Learn more Continue Help For YouAbout usLatest NewsFAQs Meet the Team The governance and development of the Trust is overseen by a group of unpaid Trustees drawn from across the UK, led by the Chair, Helen Chorlton. The Executive Team, led by Chief Executive, Jessica Taplin, manages the day to day operations of the Trust. Struggling with the rising price of energy? Support is available. WHAT SUPPORT IS THERE FOR YOU? FIND LOCAL MONEY & ENERGY ADVICE Introducing our Trustees and Executive Team Our Trustees Helen Charlton Position: Chair Helen has over 20 years’ experience working in the utilities sector in consumer advocacy. Read more Albert Chong Position: Vice Chair Albert is passionate about making a meaningful and lasting impact on our society. Read more Mark McGillicuddy Position: Treasurer Mark graduated in Economics before moving on to complete a training contract with KPMG Chartered Accountants. Read more Hardial Bhogal Position: Trustee Hardial is a Director of a community interest company that he co-founded, which offers a range of support and advise to fuel poor communities and individuals. Read more Susan Deacon Position: Trustee Susan was awarded a CBE for services to business, education and public service in the 2017 Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. Read more William Gillis Position: Trustee William was Managing Director of Warm Zones community interest company (WZcic) until his retirement in March 2018. Read more Laurie Lee Position: Trustee Laurie is the Chief Executive of CARE International UK, one of the world’s oldest and largest humanitarian and poverty charities. Read more Christina Thwaite Position: Trustee Christina is passionate about working alongside others who share a common purpose to achieve great things for all. Read more Sheila Wheeler Position: Trustee Sheila has spent much of her career to date in the public and not for profit sectors. She is a qualified CIPFA accountant and has worked in local government. Read more Our Team Jessica Taplin Position: Chief Executive Officer As British Gas Energy Trust’s first full time CEO, Jessica brings with her significant sector leadership and grant making experience. Read more Juliah Mackenzie-Luck Position: Financial Controller Juliah has worked with British Gas Energy Trust since March 2020. Read more Ros Halley Position: Programme Manager Ros leads on the development of the Trust’s funding programmes and is passionate about empowering communities through innovative and accessible initiatives. Read more Lindsey Berthoud Position: Assistant Programme Manager A creative project manager, Lindsey loves collaborating with colleagues to deliver effective programmes that have a positive impact. Read more Kirstie Berridge Position: Board Secretary Kirstie joined British Gas Energy Trust as Board Secretary in April 2021, providing high quality and efficient Board and CEO secretariat support. Read more Emma Harvey Position: Team Administrator Extremely organised with excellent administration skills, Emma works across the Trust, helping to ensure the smooth running of the office. Read more British Gas Energy Trust is Registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation no 1179578 ©2021 British Gas Energy Trust. All Rights Reserved. Data Protection Policy Privacy Policy – Contact Privacy Policy – Customer Legitimate Interests Cookie Statement Complaints Policy