Our Board
The Winch is guided by a volunteer Board of Trustees, who bring their skills, experience, and commitment to our mission. Many of our trustees are local, with lived experience of the very issues we tackle. Their insight, diversity and dedication help make sure we stay true to our purpose and continue creating opportunities for children and young people in Swiss Cottage and across Camden.
Our Board members
Anaghaa Wagh
Anaghaa is an experienced education professional with ten years of experience in the international non-profit and public sector across the UK, Sweden, and India. She has worked in several roles including teaching, school leadership, research, and evaluation. She has a master’s degree in Education Management along with a background in business and finance.
Benny Zachariah
Benny is the Head of CEEMEA Loan Syndicate at JP Morgan. As a “third culture kid,” his global experiences and passion for education shine through in both his professional and charitable endeavours. Benny is actively involved as a mentor and coach and is a member of the Worshipful Company of International Bankers.
Debbie Moss
Vice Chair
Debbie is Chief of Staff at Barnardo’s and has extensive experience in securing change for children in public policy. Debbie has worked as Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the National Children’s Bureau, has led Public Affairs Management at V-Inspired and the National Autistic Society, and also worked as Parliamentary Officer at Parkinson’s UK. Debbie holds a Master of Laws degree from UCL and a BA in Modern History from Oxford University. Debbie is a Camden resident.
Erin Stephens
Erin Stephens is Data Protection Officer at the BBC. She is also a Non-Executive Director of the Manchester Institute of Health and Performance Limited. Erin was Principal In-House Solicitor at Sports England, where she worked on a number of large capital projects, including the Olympic Park and Wembley. She previously worked as Solicitor for the Big Lottery Fund. Erin has volunteered as Governor at South Harringay School. Erin holds a Masters in Law from The College of Law London.
Ignacio Reinoso
Ignacio works for Adobe, as Senior Technical Account Manager. He has previously volunteered for charities in Spain, Ecuador and India, supporting families and young people facing multiple challenges. He brings a wealth of digital and business expertise to our work, and is a former Camden resident. Ignacio was supported to take up the post by BoardLead, an organisation committed to opening doors for first time trustees. They offer training, mentoring and group support for all of the candidates they place in UK charities.
Jude Williams
Chair
Jude has an extensive background in working to support children, young people and their families, both in the UK and abroad. She is the Chief Executive of Literacy Pirates, a charity committed to supporting children to reach their full potential by building their confidence and literacy skills. Previously, Jude led a youth-focused international development charity.
Jude is a long-standing north London resident.
Laurene Danon
Treasurer
Laurene, a local resident, is currently the CFO of a biotechnology company developing treatments for patients suffering from genetic and environmental hearing loss. She has previously been an advisor to corporates on strategic financing projects, as an independent consultant as well as investment banks J.P.Morgan and Jefferies.
Dr Sue Godwin
Safeguarding champion
Sue Godwin was Head of External Communications at a local school, The Hall, and has a longstanding background in Early Years, having worked as a researcher, lecturer and teacher trainer at the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge. Sue, now retired has held leadership roles in schools and has chaired several voluntary pre-school organisations in England. Sue has a PhD (Psychology & Education) in young children’s development of emotional regulation.
Tina Frost
Tina is a RIBA Client Adviser and Chartered Architect, with a background in design, construction and management consultancy. She is the Founding Director of Fluent Architecture Limited, a bespoke consultancy providing independent strategic design advice to public sector and third sector organisations undertaking significant or complex capital projects and programmes with a social value focus. Tina has worked extensively in Camden over the last 12 years, contributing to the successful delivery of community, residential, educational and workspace developments, with a particular focus on enabling stakeholders to engage effectively in the architectural design process.