Committee
The day to day running of the Association is in the hands of the elected Officers, but any important decision is taken by the Association members themselves at ad hoc meetings called by either the Committee or at least 10 members
The Officers of the Association are as follows:
Committee
Robert Surcouf
Chairperson
Robert Surcouf is CEO of RaEM Advisory Limited and specialises in risk and enterprise management having over 30 years’ experience in local financial services. Originally qualifying as an accountant locally he worked in trust and company services at a senior level both here and in Dubai before eventually focusing on risk and compliance matters for the last decade.
In terms of voluntary service, he is currently a Procureur for the Parish of St Peter and has been an active member of local motor racing clubs holding a number of voluntary roles and currently is treasurer of the Jersey Kart & Motor Club and press officer for the Jersey International Motoring Festival, a major local event attracting competitors and visitors to Jersey in early June every year.
Peggy Gielen
Deputy Chairperson
Peggy is a seasoned finance professional and Legal Manager at Jersey Finance, with extensive experience in banking and inward investment. Originally from Belgium, she also serves as the Honorary Consul for Belgium in Jersey, fostering strong connections between the two regions.
Peggy holds a Master's degree in Economics and the Certificate in Company Direction from the institute of Directors, providing her with a robust understanding of strategy and corporate governance. In her role as an officer of the AJC, she is keen to support the success and sustainability of the charity sector in Jersey.
Dedicated to community service, Peggy has volunteered as a reading volunteer for Every Child Our Future. With dual expertise in finance and law, and a strong commitment to the community, she aims to support and enhance the charity sector in Jersey, promoting a collaborative and supportive environment for all.
Charlotte Brambilla
Honorary Secretary
Charlotte is a qualified Jersey and English lawyer. She has worked in both private practice and in the public sector in policy development. She is Jersey born and educated. She has worked for the last 20 odd years in Jersey, primarily in its finance sector in one capacity or another.
Charlotte previously supported the AJC in its charitable registration with the Charity Commissioner and in its grants programme.
Adrian Franklin
Honorary Treasurer
Adrian Franklin is a Senior Financial Sevices Professional with over 25 years experience, Adrian is currently the Group Operations Director at Belasko in Jersey having previously held senior roles at TMF as Regional CFO, Elian as Global Head of IT and Change and Intertrust as Jersey Operations Director.
Adrian is focused on working with businesses to implement strategic change and deliver sustainable solutions. He has significant experience in business transformation projects, acquisitions and mergers, delivering regulatory change, business outsourcing and risk management. He uses his wealth of operational experience to work effectively with senior stakeholders, bring the best out of his peer group and empower the functional teams he directs.
Adrian has a Masters in Business Administration from Herriot-Watt University, Edinburgh and more recently a Diploma in Charity Accounting from Cass University (Now Bayes), the course work included field work with a UK Charitable Foundation with very similar aims to the AJC,
Adam Riddell
Committee Member
Adam is a Director at locally-based public relations agency Crystal PR and leads on PR, communications and reputation management strategy for a number of major international financial services businesses and public sector organisations. With almost two decades of PR experience, he is formerly Chair of the IoD Jersey’s PR sub-committee, a CIPR Chartered Practitioner and a CIPR Fellow. He has supported the AJC’s communications sub-committee for the past five years.
Simon Finch
Committee Member
Simon is a director at investment consultancy firm Enhance Group, having joined them in 2020, which followed 12 years working as a fund manager, and having qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2004 with a Big Four accountancy firm.
Simon has always been passionate about environmental causes, and when possible, has integrated those interests into his various roles. Simon is a co-founder of Cycle 4 Jersey, a local active travel advocacy group that engages with government, schools and other groups to encourage and enable greater participation in active travel.
Simon is also a co-founder of the Future Sustainable Finance Leaders network that seeks to share ideas and education topics to further Jersey’s participation in sustainable finance initiatives.
Jonathan Le Maistre
Committee Member
Jonathan was born and brought up in Jersey before moving to London where he qualified as a chartered accountant. After twenty years in software and engineering, travelling extensively, he moved back to Jersey in 2007 with his (then) young family to work in finance, where he became group finance director at Sanne.
Since taking semi-retirement, he has kept himself busy with part time contracts covering acquisitions and integrations, system design and implementations, governance and project management. Jonathan is currently a trustee, director and volunteer at Beresford Street Kitchen and is keen to devote more time to supporting local charities.
Emma Veitch
Committee Member
Emma Veitch is a Senior Business Advisor at Jersey Business. With over 15 years experience leading operational improvement, strategy and digital transformation from within organisations, as well as through consultancy and business advisory roles, she has helped organisations grow, improve and achieve their ambitions.
Emma has a genuine passion for Jersey’s charity and community sector and believes charities play a vital role in supporting Islanders and strengthening communities. Through her work, she has supported a number of charities and voluntary organisations and is committed to using her skills and experience to help the sector continue to thrive.
She brings a collaborative, people-focused approach and enjoys working with organisations to solve challenges, embrace digital opportunities and turn ideas into practical outcomes.
Dennis Howard
Committee Member
Dennis Howard is Head of Coutts Crown Dependencies, responsible for leading the private banking and wealth management business offshore. He also leads International Personal Banking for NatWest International. With more than 20 years in banking, Dennis has built a career advising ultra-high-net-worth and internationally mobile clients while leading businesses across the UK, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. He is recognised for combining deep wealth management expertise with a collaborative approach, helping clients navigate complex cross-border financial considerations through the strength of Coutts and the wider NatWest Group. Dennis has been named in Private Asset Management's Top 40 Under 40 on three occasions and is a passionate advocate for inclusive leadership, having previously served as Global Co-Chair of the bank's disability network, Enable. He also has previous experience as a trustee for a UK charity. Outside work, he enjoys travelling, keeping fit and spending time with his husband and two dogs.
Independent Grants Committee Members
Liz Le Poidevin
Independent Grants Committee Member
Liz Le Poidevin has volunteered with the AJC since 2007. Liz was educated in the UK and read social sciences at London University, including economics, government and social policy.
Liz’s career was in the finance industry, she was a shareholder and director of the Abacus Financial Service Group and latterly Fiduciary Services Director with RBC, with responsibility for the work of international multi generation families plus management of the business. Liz is a fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute and past member of the Society of Trust and Estate Professionals. She is also a qualified mediator.
Staff
Marcus Liddiard
Chief Executive Officer
Marcus Liddiard is an experienced commercial and operations director. He has spent much of his career working in the Intellectual Property industry most recently as Director of Commercial & Pricing at CPA Global (a multinational Intellectual Property software, services and data business headquartered in Jersey).
Marcus also has an interest in sustainability (and has just completed a certificate in Business Sustainability Management with the University of Cambridge) to complement his background in life sciences (he holds a first class honours in Zoology from the University of Aberdeen). Marcus’ biggest passions are problem solving, adventurous pursuits and his family.
Andrew Lewis
Grants Manager
Andrew's business career centered within the digital and communications sectors running and owning some of the Channel Islands most successful online retail, Marketing, Design and PR agencies.
He also has spent time in the Public Sector serving two terms as a States Deputy holding both Ministerial and Scrutiny posts. Andrew has served as a Youth Court Panel Member (Magistrates Court) he is a past Chairman of the Institute of Directors
In more recent years, having sold most of his business interests he has committed some of his time to a number of third sector roles. He currently chairs the St Helier Community Trust, and is the President of the Squash & Racketball Association as well as sitting on the Advisory board of the Jersey Living wage.
Determined to remain as active as possible, as he is a great believer in an “active body ensures an active mind” so in his spare time he continues to pursue his life long passion for racket sports playing Racket Ball, Squash, Tennis and Padel as well as running, boating and fishing.
For any matters relating to grants, please email andrewl@jerseycharities.org
Lyn Pullen
Administrator
Lyn Pullen has volunteered and worked in the voluntary sector for 32 years. Previously, after 25 years in finance, and realising the work was no longer satisfying, she spent 5 years retraining for her new vocation, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Policy, and a Master of Science degree in Voluntary Organisation Management. She has worked for the AJC for 22 years, firstly part time, alongside 3 other jobs in the sector, and latterly full time.
For general enquiries regarding matters relating to the work of the Association, please contact the administrator.
Lyn Pullen
Association of Jersey Charities
7 Bond Street
St Helier
Jersey, JE2 3NP
Telephone: 840138
Website: www.jerseycharities.org
E-mail: lyn@jerseycharities.org