Our Board of Trustees

Jo Allison

Director

Jo is director of the Press Office at Chanel and sister to Jamie Strachan. Her expertise in event organisation and dare we say it, party planning, is second to none and invaluable in fundraising. She carries an unrivalled Rolodex of contacts and friends.

Will Amies

Director

Will is Founding Partner at Brunswick Real Estate, a market leader in Nordic property investment. He is a close friend of Julia and Jamie and, over the years, an immense support of the family, giving time, friendship and counsel. His impeccable organisational skills and expertise with regard to governance and best practice is enormous.

Gavin McAlpine

Director

As Chair of the RES Group, a global renewable energy company, Gavin brings a clarity of thought and decision-making to the charity. His business, due diligence and financial expertise make him a formidable presence on the board of trustees.

Julia Strachan

Director

First and foremost, Julia is the mother of a child who lives with PAH. Her first-hand experience of the challenges of caring for someone with this disease is invaluable to the trust: she ensures we understand what needs to be done. She also brings great business acumen, with over ten years’ experience of running her own company.

Jamie Strachan

Director & Chairman

Chairman of the trust and father of Archie. Jamie founded the trust, and it is his vision which has driven the direction of the charity since its inception. He loves to work with our medical research partners and binds all elements of the charity together.