WHO WE ARE

Trustees

 

The AIM Foundation is a registered charity governed by eight trustees, six of whom are direct descendants of our original Settlors, Ian and Angela Marks.
 

Caroline Marks – Chair since 2016

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Charlotte Bushell  - Vice Chair since 2024 

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Sophie Jones – Appointed in May 2022, leads on Children & Young People grantmaking

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​Poppy Morgan - Appointed in April 2024, leads on UK Rivers grantmaking

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Pippa Bailey – Leads on Family Fund grantmaking

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Jo Pritchard-Barnett – Leads on grantmaking in East Anglia

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Amanda Keetley - Appointed in October 2024

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Alexandra Walker - Appointed in April 2024 

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Wider Family Involvement

Other members of the Marks family act as Ambassadors and are involved in grant assessments and decisions through our programme subcommittees. Ambassadors also make recommendations for donations from the Family Fund.
 

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Staff Team

Sarah Irving – Foundation Director
Sarah joined AIM in January 2023 and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Foundation.
 

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Advisors

Emma Beeston – Philanthropy Advisor
Emma has advised AIM on its funding strategy, assessing charities, foundation governance and developing Ambassador expertise.
 

Rachel Pardoe – Early Years Advisor
Early Years Emotional Security (EarlyYES) Limited, Parent-Infant Psychotherapist
 

Sophie Marple – Environment Advisor
Impatience Earth (Climate and Philanthropy Experts)
 

Ali Hirst – Children & Young People Wellbeing Advisor
Experienced SENDCo and ex-headteacher