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Our trustees

As a charity, ReMind UK has a Board of Trustees who are collectively responsible for developing our strategic objectives. The Trustees also help to govern ReMind UK and direct how it is managed and run.

The Senior Leadership Team work closely with the Trustees to carry out the day-to-day running of ReMind UK.

Meet our trustees

Chair

Dr Mark Kingston

Appointed to the board in February 2020

Mark Kingston’s history with the charity dates back to 1986 when his wife, Marjorie was a research nurse in ReMind UK’s early days. Mark Kingston has spent much of his working life as a GP, combining medical practice with NHS Management.

Nicky Moorey

Appointed to the board in February 2023

Nicky has a background in communications and marketing, running her own consultancy for over 25 years. Having cared for her husband who was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia at The ReMind UK Centre, she is acutely aware of the challenges faced by people with dementia and their carers.

James Scott

Appointed to the board in February 2023

James joined ReMind UK having been the Chief Executive of the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) NHS Foundation Trust for the previous 13 years. James was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Health from the University of Bath in recognition of his contribution to the NHS.

Dr Robin Fackrell

Appointed to the board in January 2019

Dr Robin Fackrell is a Consultant in Geriatric and General Medicine and a specialist in Parkinson’s and related disorders. He is also an Associate Medical Director in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care System (BSW ICS).

Belinda Bowling

Appointed to the board in November 2023

Belinda has more than 15 years of leadership and senior management experience in international development, including the public health sector. She has worked around the world with a range of charities, social businesses, corporates, and the UN. She has three post-graduate degrees, including a law degree, a masters in law, and a MBA.

Amy Clarke

Appointed to the board in November 2023

As a family carer and passionate advocate for early brain health diagnosis, Amy knows what it’s like to navigate the health and social care system as power of attorney for a parent.

Amy is a Senior Civil Servant and Head of Short Term Business at UK Export Finance. Her team has secured £bns in finance or insurance for small UK businesses trading overseas. Before this, Amy worked for 17 years in private credit insurance, and at the World Bank. Amy brings knowledge of small entity finance to the team of trustees.

Fiona Hobbs

Appointed to the board in May 2024

Fiona is a solicitor and was a partner in Linklaters LLP for over 25 years, specialising in the building and financing of major infrastructure projects worldwide. She was born at the RUH and has lived in Bath all her life.

Rick Watson

Appointed to the board in May 2026

Rick has held senior positions in the capital markets financings side of a variety of large European and global investment banks, and most recently led the capital markets, membership and events teams at a major related trade association. He was also previously chair of the Development as well as Finance & Administration committees as trustee of the East End Community Foundation.

Paul Nicols

Appointed to the board in May 2026

Paul has spent over 20 years in financial leadership and governance roles within a major UK bank, where he’s learned that good decisions come from clear thinking, strong relationships, and genuine care for the people affected by them. Outside his day job, he’s served as Finance Director of his local rugby club, helping steer a grassroots community organisation through its finances and future planning. He believes sound governance and financial stewardship are what let good causes turn intention into lasting impact, and he’s glad to bring that experience to the board.

Richard Wilson

Appointed to the board in July 2026

Richard has more than 30 years’ experience in financial services and pensions, holding senior leadership and board roles with organisations including Mercer and MUFG. He brings extensive experience in business strategy, growth, governance and organisational transformation.

Richard is also Chair of Expedition Zero, a sustainable marine technology business. He has a personal connection to dementia through a close family member, giving him first-hand understanding of the impact it can have on individuals and their families.

Steven Johnson-Wood

Appointed to the board in July 2026

Steve brings extensive leadership experience in large-scale innovation, governance and strategic transformation.
 
He specialises in forging high-value healthcare partnerships that fund and scale impactful community projects. Throughout his career, Steve has focused on driving solutions that transform regional services, boost economic growth and improve patient outcomes. This strategic expertise is underpinned by a strong scientific foundation, including a background in biomedical sciences, clinical trials and a PhD in cancer biology.

Find out more about what our trustees do

Our trustees hold an annual strategic meeting which provides an opportunity for trustees and the senior leadership team to review progress against the strategy and discuss future plans and activities

There are two sub-committees

  1. Finance and Audit Committee which meets four times a year and is chaired by a financial trustee. The committee oversees ReMind UK’s financial position and fundraising activities and makes recommendations as needed to the Board.
  2. Remuneration Committee which meets once a year and is chaired by the Chair of the Board. All trustees are involved in the committee which agrees any pay awards due and any changes to agreed pay and pension structures.

Trustee FAQ's

Find out more about the role and responsibilities of a trustee.

A trustee is legally responsible for helping to govern the charity and ensuring it is run in line with its charitable purposes. Trustees make important decisions about the charity’s strategy, finances, activities and future direction.

The essential trustee guidance provides further information.

Trustees are responsible for ensuring the charity is delivering its purposes, managing its resources responsibly, complying with legal and regulatory requirements, and acting in the charity’s best interests. They also provide oversight of areas such as finances, risk, safeguarding and organisational strategy.

No. You do not usually need previous trustee experience to become a trustee. Charities benefit from people bringing different skills, experiences and perspectives. Depending on the charity’s needs, useful experience might include finance, fundraising, communications, HR, legal matters, governance or lived experience relevant to the charity’s work.

The time commitment varies between charities and roles. Trustees will generally be expected to attend regular board meetings, prepare for meetings, contribute to discussions and take part in relevant activities or committees. It is important to understand the expected commitment before accepting a trustee position.

Trustees have legal duties under UK charity law. These include acting in the charity’s best interests, protecting and using its assets responsibly, ensuring the charity is accountable and complying with relevant laws and regulations. Trustees can be personally responsible for certain decisions or actions, so understanding their duties and seeking appropriate advice when needed is important.

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