Martin Russell Hughes
Martin will be working to ensure the continuing development of the charity to maintain and grow the way in which it brings practical and realistic support for those who need it.
He brings over forty years of international business experience to the role primarily through working to develop the performance of people and their organisations across a variety of commercial industries.
Alongside his role at Emmaus, he is an advisor to the Cancer Support Engagement Group at the Derby and Burton Hospital Trust.
A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, he also retains a seat on the Harvard Business Review advisory council.
Anthony Brown
Anthony works for Coventry Building Society as an Operational Risk Business Partner. He is a certified Change and Project professional with over 20 years’ experience, predominantly in Financial Services but also in Insurance and Private Healthcare. Anthony studied at Bournemouth University and is also qualified in Mental Health.
Nicky Gascoigne
Nicky joined the charity in 2024. She is a qualified marketing professional, with more than 20 years’ experience of B2B and B2C marketing within Financial Services and Professional Services. Nicky first became aware of Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland when she moved to the area, 10 years ago. Having seen the work involved in helping people to rebuild their lives, she was motivated to become more involved.
Jane Grice
Jane has volunteered at our charity since 2018 when she was instrumental in setting up an upcycle craft section – now found within the Emporium shop. A retired university lecturer and programme director, Jane is passionate about sustainability and waste reduction. She is keen to foster acts of solidarity and collaborations that will benefit both Emmaus and the wider local community.
Sarah Johnson
Lindsey Orton
Lindsay joined our charity in 2021. She is a holistic therapist specialising in aromatherapy, reflexology and Qi Gong. She has over 12 years’ experience working in wellbeing development particularly mental health and dementia. On our trustee board, she takes the lead on safeguarding.
Simon Stacey
In addition to his trustee role with us, Simon is also a business mentor for The Prince’s Trust. Prior to retirement, Simon was Managing Director of DHL Supply Chain Consumer and Manufacturing Division after 18 years with the company. Previous experience includes 12 years working for Tesco and starting his career as a teacher.