ACEVO’s board oversees the direction and management of the association.
Board members are often involved in other aspects of ACEVO’s work such as sitting on sub-committees, chairing special interest groups and acting as ambassadors for ACEVO. We are committed to good governance and the board has reviewed its performance against the code of good governance using the methodology of ACEVO’s own governance review tool.
The board consists of up to 10 full members elected by the membership, up to four individuals co-opted by the board (including a chair from the membership and treasurer appointed by the board) and ACEVO’s chief executive.
The chair, vice chair and treasurer form the officers of the board. For further information about our board, please call 020 7014 4600 or email info@acevo.org.uk.
Mark is chief executive of UnLtd, the UK’s leading foundation for social entrepreneurs. In addition to chairing ACEVO, Mark is chair of The New School, a member of the Impact Investing Institute’s Advisory Council and was co-chair of the UK Government’s Inclusive Economy Partnership.
Mark has 30 years’ experience in education, healthcare and social entrepreneurship. He has been CEO of Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust’s charity, CW+, a partner at Leaders’ Quest and directed the Global Executive MBA at INSEAD. Throughout his career Mark has had a passion for purpose-driven leadership and people development.
Mark joined the board in 2024.
Jonathan is a nonprofit partner at Moore Kingston Smith, a top 15 firm of auditors and accountants. He has specialised in the sector for over 10 years, providing advice to a broad range of nonprofits on audit, finance, governance and strategy.
In addition to his role as treasurer of ACEVO, Jonathan sits on the executive committee of the Charity Law Association.
Jonathan is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and holds a diploma in charity accounting.
Jonathan joined the board in 2025.
Catherine has been a charity leader for over 25 years, and is passionate about equity and inclusion for children and young people with disabilities. She became chief executive of Dingley’s Promise in 2015, and has grown the organisation from a small local charity to a national charity providing training and policy influencing alongside core local support services. She was awarded an MBE in 2011 for her work with disadvantaged children, and today is an ACEVO mentor, national speaker, and advisor to a range of governmental and non-governmental bodies. In 2025, Catherine was named Charity Chief Executive of the Year at the Third Sector Awards.
Catherine joined the board in 2025.
Jane is ACEVO’s chief executive. She has most recently headed up Creative and Cultural Skills, working to create fair and inclusive opportunities within the creative and cultural sectors. Before that, she spent four years as CEO of NAVCA, where she led the transformation of the national membership body for local voluntary sector infrastructure organisations in England. She has leadership and communications experience in both the voluntary and public sectors and a genuine commitment to delivering a valuable and impactful experience for members. Jane was made an OBE for her services to charity and volunteering in December 2020.
Jane joined the board in 2022.
Jools is chief executive of Community Rail Network, a not-for-profit organisation supporting communities to engage with rail and championing sustainable, inclusive travel.
Jools has 22 years’ third sector experience, engaging communities and delivering impactful campaigns, especially around climate-safe, equitable mobility. She has an MA in political communication, exploring how we can empower communities to tackle the climate crisis and build a fairer future.
Jools joined the board in 2023.
Kye is chief executive of DataKind UK, an infrastructure charity supporting third sector organisations to achieve their missions through increased use of data science.
Kye has held several CEO positions over the past decade and a half and established an award-winning social enterprise. Kye has led and been a part of teams that have been shortlisted for the Charity Awards, and won the Santander Social Enterprise Development Award and Mayor of London’s Volunteering Awards.
Kye joined the board in 2023.
Neil Heslop OBE
Neil is chief executive of Charities Aid Foundation and co-founder of the charity Blind In Business, serving as a trustee since 1992. He was previously CEO of international pan-disability charity Leonard Cheshire Disability and acted as an advisor to the UK government on the introduction of the Disability Discrimination Act. Neil is also co-chair of the Disability Charities Consortium, a group of the eight largest disability charities dedicated to promoting the rights and interests of 13 million disabled people in the UK.
Neil joined the board in 2020.
Rashid Iqbal
Rashid is chief executive of the Winch, a place-based youth and community charity in Camden, which delivers innovative programmes, including Take Back the Power and North Camden Zone. He has volunteered in small organisations and start-ups, including as a trustee of Transform Justice and as a CAB Management Committee member. Rashid has held senior positions in national organisations, including Refugee Action, as well as contributing to the establishment of national wellbeing indicators, through secondment to the UK Government Cabinet Office.
Rashid joined the board in 2020.
Rebecca is chief executive of LawWorks, leading support for pro bono work by solicitors across England and Wales. In her role, Rebecca works closely with law firms and third sector organisations, to drive forward LawWorks’ pro bono programmes, helping to address unmet legal need for not for profits and individuals within England & Wales.
She previously managed the Law Society’s pro bono and public legal education work. Called to the Bar in 2013, she earlier worked for Community Service Volunteers, running national projects and training and motivating volunteers.
Rebecca joined the board in 2025.
Sarah is chief executive of the Social Mobility Foundation, a UK charity working to unlock potential, broaden horizons and create opportunities with and for ambitious young people held back because of their socioeconomic background.
Before that she worked for the Charity Commission where she was director of policy, strategy and communications. She has previously been a trustee of Endometriosis UK, the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years, and Womankind Worldwide.
Sarah joined the board in 2023.
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