John Humpston – Chair of Trustees
John started his career in HR in Health and Local Government. He then moved into the Voluntary Sector with National Director roles at Crisis, Citizens Advice and Groundwork. John has been a volunteer Samaritan for many years, including a time as Cambridge Branch Director. He has had several Trustee and Non-Exec Board roles and is currently a Non-Exec Director for an NHS Trust
Andrew is a former GP with a wide range of clinical interests. He also has experience of volunteering with Voluntary Service Overseas, living and working for a year in southern Ethiopia.
John was co-opted to the board in March 2016 and appreciates working alongside trustees and being involved in the life of Emmaus Cambridge.
John has a background in the technology sector, having founded a number of companies one of which deals exclusively in the charity sector. His main area of expertise is in sales and marketing and Emmaus is the first charity he has been involved with. Using his knowledge and understanding of how technology is transforming marketing and communications, he hopes to bring our amazing brand and cause to more of the general public’s attention.
Will is a junior accountant for a local accountancy firm. Having worked with a number of charities in a professional capacity, he is keen to bring these skills to his role as a trustee. Will wants to help to ensure we maintain our success and financial sustainability so we can continue to provide a community in which everyone is welcome, treated equally and with dignity. In his spare time, Will enjoys travelling and sports.
Louisa is an experienced forensic accountant and accounting tutor. She trained with a French company and worked on investigations as far afield as Italy and Uganda. She now lives in Cambridge with her young family, where she has acted as a trustee and financial director for two local nurseries.
Helena has a background in strategy with a focus on media, technology, coaching and change. She ran her own business for a number of years and is now Head of Strategy for a Cambridge-based company. Her focus as a trustee is the future development of Emmaus Cambridge and ensuring its sustainability.
Jo has been an Employment Solicitor in Cambridge for 30 years assisting mainly employees with their employment problems and Tribunal claims. She has been a Trustee of Emmaus Cambridge since 2018 and is proud to be part of an amazing Charity providing a stable home and meaningful work for our companions.
Cat is an experienced HR professional having spent many years working in different organisations covering all aspects of HR. Her other passion is theatre and she is co-founder and resident director of a small Cambridge based community theatre company. She joined Emmaus as Trustee in 2021 and is pleased to be part of such an amazing organisation who offer hope and opportunity to so many.
Join our Board of Trustees and use your entrepreneurial flair to support people out of homelessness.
The Emmaus Cambridge Board of Trustees plays an important role in the development and governance of our charity by offering skills, knowledge and experience. The role can be demanding but ultimately extremely rewarding and is a great way to put your skills and experience to good use.
We are always interested in hearing from people who want to share their expertise as a trustee.
