Meet the Trustees

  • Vicki Beach, MBE

    Founder & Trustee

    Vicki focuses on raising money in the UK and communicates with the headteachers and community - always mindful of cultural differences. We want to nurture a gentle empowering partnership. She visits regularly (apart from during Covid) staying for several weeks at the school.

    Vicki received an MBE in 2023 for her services empowering girls in Uganda.

  • Fiona Beach-MacGeagh

    Trustee & Educational Consultant

    First went to Uganda in 2002 and has been returning ever since.

    Fiona is passionate about Education and volunteered as a teacher at St Michael’s in 2002 and fell in love with the school & community.

    Fiona works as an Educational Consultant based in Somerset and helps families find the perfect school for their children.

  • Sue-Lyn Cashley-Reid

    Trustee

    Sue-Lyn’s visit to St Michael’s in 2015 as a volunteer left her wanting to do more for the charity. Initially an ambassador, she was delighted to be invited to be a trustee in 2016.

  • Mary Morrison

    Trustee & Retired teacher

    Mary is a Special Needs specialist and has run workshops with the teachers to encourage that all classroom teaching is Dyslexia Friendly - some teachers have picked a real interest in this specialist teaching.

  • Julian George

    Trustee & Retired Solicitor

    Julian although he has not been out to Uganda helps with compliance and is a wise head on all matters.

  • Kay

    Our wonderful ambassador for the charity.

    Kay has spent two very happy visits at the school over the years and is a wonderful supporter of the work we do.