Trustees

Andrew Godfrey has lived in Haringey since 2019.  He started his career working as an adviser for Citizens Advice York and then for a local authority as a welfare benefits adviser, before joining the NHS.  He is now the managing director  for Learning Disabilities and Forensic Services at Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation NHS Trust.

Cruz is a senior policy and strategy advisor in the government.  He also is a school governor at Tiverton Primary School in Tottenham.

Giselle has lived in Haringey since she was 7 years old.  She is a barrister specialising in insolvency, property, and tax law.  After starting her career in-house with HMRC , moved to private practice in 2013.

Gloria is the director of CARIS Haringey.  She has over 30 years experience working on various homeless projects and contributing to the fields of immigration, education, training and community development.  Her contribution was recognised in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours list when she was awarded the British Empire Medal.

Lorna is the Chair of Citizens Advice Haringey. Her background includes being a Haringey Councillor between 2003-2016, including periods in the Cabinet and as Deputy Leader. She was also a the CEO of a national disability charity specialising in disability and related benefits for 14 years. Prior to her retirement, she was CEO of Healthwatch Enfield and she is currently chair of the Tottenham District Charity which provides grants to people in need locally.

Peter lives in Wood Green and prior to retirement worked as a trade union official as well as serving as a Haringey Councillor for the ward of Woodside between 2015-2022.  He is also the Chair of the Wood Green (Urban District) Charity, which provides both pensions and grants to eligible residents of the area.

Richard has lived in Haringey for over 45 years.  His career in the telecoms industry culminated as the Customer CIO for Openreach.  Since his retirement he continues to act as a consultant for Ofcom.

Sean has been a Haringey resident for over 30 years.  In 2023 he was elected as a Haringey Councillor for Tottenham Hale ward.  He previously worked as a MP’s caseworker/researcher.

Richard has had a 43 year career in international development as a senior civil servant, working to further global poverty reduction including in the Department for International Development/Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Since retirement, he’s wanted to be more directly involved in supporting vulnerable people.

Rachel has been a resident of Haringey for over 10 years.  She is a qualified solicitor with extensive dispute resolution experience within a city law firm as well as in house experience as European legal lead for consumer rights & experience at Amazon. Throughout her career,  she has used her legal knowledge to provide pro-bono support to a number of charities including local Citizens Advice bureaux and legal advice centres.