Ann is a community development worker and researcher based in North Lincolnshire but works across Yorkshire and the Humber and the East  Midlands. She is a Quaker and is a member of the Doncaster Society of Friends and became involved in the Wharfedale Foundation because ​of its  commitment to social justice.​  

 John is currently the Project manager at Community Matters (Yorkshire) having spent the last 13 years supporting organisations on behalf of both national charities and local authorities. ​  

 Jane has extensive professional experience of working in the voluntary and community sector having worked as a trustee, volunteer, junior employee and senior manager in more than 10 charities. She has a great deal of knowledge about the funding and management of voluntary organisations ​.​ 

 Imran is a financial analyst and currently works  for a local housing association.  When not working  Imran's passion is walking and climbing. In summer 2019 he climbed Mount Snowden and Ben Nevis before completing a 10 day trek in northern Pakistan raising money for a cancer patients.  Since returning he has completed the Yorkshire 3 peaks and next his sights are set on climbing  in the Atlas Mountains .

 Kaye is a funding advice worker at Voluntary Action Leeds supporting third sector organisations.  She has worked in the sector for over 25 years, mainly training and supporting voluntary, community and faith groups to access a range of funding sources. Kaye is also involved in the Y & H Funding Advice Worker Network and Yorkshire and Humber Funders’ Forum.  

Uell  worked in business finance  for many years (he is qualified as a Fund Manager) before giving up the corporate life to work for the  church.   As a Chuch of England.priest he had a diocesan wide role advising on fundraising, stewardship and governance until his retirement in 2018. Uell is member of the Institute of Fundraising. 

 Mary has over 15 years’ experience working with a variety of children and young people’s charities in the areas of disability, health and education. With a background in third sector project management, her roles have included Director of Development and Chief Executive. She is currently taking a work break to study for an MA in English Literature and is looking forward to returning to work in the sector once this is complete.

Rachel worked for 20 years as an IT professional and project manager for a multi-national manufacturer. She is a member of South Parade Baptist Chiurch, Headingley and since 2007 she has supported churches and charitable ​organisations with their administation and IT.​   

 Iain is a community development worker based in South Yorkshire. He has a background in voluntary, community and faiths sector infrastructure and is currently leading a later life engagement strategy with Age UK Rotherham. Iain is an experienced charity trustee and has volunteered and led local community and faith based responses to poverty and social exclusion for over 30 years.