Our vision of Kingston is for a resilient community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
We work to strengthen and support our community and create lasting positive change across the Borough of Kingston.
Our Patrons
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Sir Edward Davey
MP
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Julie Pickering
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Paul Cox
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Chris Hirsch
Meet our Trustees
Sam Page - Chair of Trustees
Owner of 7Dots, a Kingston-based digital agency, Sam supports us with branding and marketing direction, helping us craft compelling campaigns and drive impactful engagement.
Andy Tonner - Trustee
Andy is Managing Director at Prospectus, a leading charity recruitment consultancy. He drives client acquisition, cross-selling, and retention to achieve strategic business objectives.
Andy’s expertise in aligning sales and marketing teams, leveraging data, and identifying new opportunities, enable our growth and revenue goals.
“As a local resident I am thrilled to join the Kingston Giving board and hope to combine my professional experience, local knowledge and passion and interest in the not for profit sector to support the good governance and success of Kingston Giving.”
Charlotte Clark - Trustee
Charlotte has 20 years of experience in financial services marketing, including her role as Head of Marketing Communications at Franklin Templeton. She has held marketing positions at leading firms and holds qualifications in literature, marketing, and ESG investing, helping to shape our communications strategy.
“I am very proud of being a Trustee to the board of the Kingston Giving, and of the positive impact it has on our local community. The team has been truly welcoming, and the role has been a great way to broaden both my social and professional network, and skillset.”
Katie Lovatt - Trustee
Katie is Director of Marketing and Operations at Augustine Financial Planning and has a wealth of experience working with financial advisers to improve their business strategies and services.
With expertise in marketing, operations, and event management, Katie’s skills support our growth and outreach efforts.
“I am delighted to have been elected as a Trustee. The foundation’s wide ranging work to support those most in need in Kingston is to be highly commended. I have been supporting the charity in various ways for a number of years now, so it is fantastic to now have a greater involvement to help the Kingston community.”
Claire Holloway - Trustee
Claire retired from a 40 year career in local government in 2024 and now works as Operations Manager for a policy think tank.
A Kingston resident for most of her life (with no intention of leaving), Claire is a huge advocate for the borough, its people and everything it has to offer. In her spare time Claire volunteers as an assistant lock keeper of the River Thames and is a keen cyclist.