Board of Trustees

Simon Aron

Trustee

Having spent time with hundreds of IT Directors, working on their technology strategies, I believe that I can apply my knowledge to the next generation and even re-educate people on how to use IT to better enhance their lives and careers. Education in certain parts of the world is the only path to follow to counteract a vicious circle with no way out. British ORT gives me the opportunity to make a difference, it’s a fantastic charity with a long heritage in education.

Paul Corren

Trustee

Stuart MacDonald

Trustee

One has a sense of being involved in something very big and very significant, but at the same time, quite quiet. Without razzamatazz, ORT enriches innumerable peoples’ lives and prospects through the education and skills that they acquire. It also fulfils an invaluable ambassadorial function, touching parts of the world and communities with its expertise and projects that are conventionally beyond the reach of most Jewish voluntary organisations. What could be more worthwhile?

Mark Mishon

Trustee

ORT has been a major part of my life for more than 30 years and ORT is a charity whose aims are as relevant today as they were not only in 1980 but in 1880. To help others to help themselves - quietly and effectively ensuring that they no longer need to rely on charity is the ultimate level of giving. What better reward than be a part of this mission.

Peter Plaut

Trustee

I became a Trustee of British ORT because I could bond with it's ideals and beliefs. I also wanted to put something back into society after I retired which can be hard to achieve when working full time. There is a terrific feel good factor from charitable work and that is what I gain from being a Trustee.

British ORT espouses the view that education should be made available to everyone, irrespective of their financial position. What an amazing ideology!

Richard Sehayek

Trustee

British ORT is a fantastic organisation that helps to improve the education of children around the world.  Being lucky enough to be part of British ORT has allowed me to spend time with incredibly talented and selfless individuals working on many meaningful and fulfilling projects.  By supporting British ORT you are helping to provide so many people with the necessary tools they need to build themselves a better future.

Roslyn Wagman

Trustee

It is amazing to think that nine years have rushed by since I joined the Friends of ORT Committee as a favour to the then resigning President. I became Chair almost immediately to fill the gap and having begged my friend Susan Roffman to help me with this task, she thankfully agreed and so we became Co-Chairs in 2002. I became a Trustee of British ORT shortly thereafter. Over the years my work with ORT and my understanding of the huge importance of our work has grown as I visited our ORT Schools and attended ORT meetings worldwide. Educating our Jewish children is vital for their future success to enable them and their families to become independent and it is indeed very rewarding to meet these young people from all corners of the world and see and feel their gratitude at the opportunity they have been afforded. I do enjoy being part of the ORT Family and witnessing the difference ORT continues to make.