Person

Sam Pearson

Sam is an Engineering Consultant, based in Birmingham UK. He has a strong technical background, and assists with the marketing materials for the charity, particularly for live events. When not at work or supporting the charity, he’s normally out hiking or rock climbing!

Sam with Dr Moïse and supervisor Mbafele overlooking the Rift Valley above Beni

As a trustee, he

  • maintains the direction, the values, the integrity, the probity, the prudence, and the reputation of the Trust. All significant decisions are taken by the trustees. Working as a team, the trustees are responsible for the management and administration, and the governance of the Trust.
  • Ensures that the global objective, and the specific objectives are being met and that the Trust activities are consistent with the charitable objects in line with the “ways of carrying out the objects” and that the trust does not breach requirements set out in the governing document. 
  • Exercises oversight of the management of all assets of the trust, principally financial accountability, and ensure that all accounts are audited to required standards and that the Trust remains solvent.
  • Creates marketing content, including pictures, videos and blogs, to raise support for the charity.
Sam with health coordinator Bahati visiting Bushusha Health Centre on Idjwi Island