OUR STORY

CHAIR

Angie is a Hackney local. After obtaining a degree in Physics from Durham University she pursued a career in software development. Angie heard about CHCC through a member of her walking group. Angie developed a strong appreciation of the challenges faced by carers following her sister’s stroke.

Frank joined the City and Hackney Carers Centre as a Board Trustee in 2024. Frank has had a career across technology, travel and consumer businesses in senior management roles, and was introduced to CHCC during his work at Expedia whose offices are nearby. Frank has much experience caring for his mother over the last 10+ years and understands how incredibly challenging and difficult it can be for carers, and how much they can benefit from the great support that charities like CHCC can provide.

Maria is a Risk Manager in the asset management industry with a professional background in finance and risk oversight. She has been working in the financial sector since 2017, focusing on strengthening risk controls and governance frameworks across various organisations.

She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Economics and in Economics & Finance, a Master’s in Statistics, and is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM). Maria brings her analytical skills, strategic thinking, and commitment to good governance to her role as a trustee.

She joined the board in 2025, motivated by a desire to give back to the local community and support carers who play such a vital role in society. Maria is passionate about ensuring that carers have access to the guidance and resources they need.

James graduated from Sheffield University with a degree in Japanese language. He has since worked in the Finance industry including 6 years in Tokyo with is wife and three children. He is new to the role of trustee but was keen to join CHCC after a work place event to promote charities in the Greater London area. He’s very keen to use the skills built up over his career to help the invaluable work of the charity

Originally from Nigeria, Cassim came to the UK in 2011. Cassim has a teaching qualification, a Masters in Cyber Security and works within the cybersecurity field. Cassim cares for both of his adult children.

Mary is one of the founders of the City and Hackney Carers Centre. She began her career as a staff nurse before transitioning into health visiting. Mary has experience caring for both of her in-laws and for her son. She understands first-hand the caring role and how demanding it can be at times. In addition to being a trustee for CHCC Mary also sits on the board of trustees for Choice in Hackney.

Jonathan is one of our longest standing trustees. After reading law at the London School of Economics Jonathan practised in the City for many years. As well as sitting on the board at City & Hackney Carers, Jonathan is a trustee of Friends of the Elderly.

Tess joined CHCC in July 2022. A chartered secretary by profession with a career in governance mainly in social housing but culminating in local authority democratic services. Tess took early retirement in 2020 to focus on caring for her partner following his severe stroke in 2018.