Our trustees
Behind everything we achieve at SARSAS is the unwavering support of our amazing board of trustees.
Their time, dedication and expertise help steer our work and strengthen our impact, ensuring we can continue supporting people affected by sexual violence. We’re incredibly lucky to have such passionate champions guiding us.
Meet our Trustees
Charlotte Chappell – Vice Chair
Charlotte is Head of Services at Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (GRASAC). A qualified and registered Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA), DHR Chair and Freelance Trainer, Charlotte also serves in the Family Courts, bringing frontline and judicial experience to the board.
Jen DeKalb-Poyer (she/her)
Jen is Business Development Manager at Knowle West Heath Park. She previously spent many years at Age UK Bristol as Communications and Fundraising Manager, with extensive experience in income generation, community partnerships, and strategic communications.
Glow Marie (they/them)
Glow is a nightlife equity and inclusion consultant, designing sector‑wide initiatives that strengthen safety, access, and belonging. Their work spans training, policy development, and partnership building across cultural and events spaces, focusing on cultural and structural change to enable marginalised communities to participate safely and fully.
Rosie May (she/they)
Rosie is Senior Trusts & Grants Manager at SafeLives, with a background in international development and gender-based violence. Their work has focused on philanthropic and community fundraising, and they are also training to become a therapist.
Clare Meraz (she/her)
Clare is Associate Director of HR Operations at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, leading teams across HR advice, casework, workforce planning, employee relations, and pay and reward. Clare also oversees people governance and strategy, helping to shape a supportive and effective workplace for staff across the organisation.
Rachel Notley FCA (she/her) – Chair of Trustees
Rachel is Finance Director at Emerging Futures and Treasurer of Somerset-based charity We Hear You (WHY). A Chartered Accountant, she brings strong leadership in finance, governance, and strategic oversight to her role as Chair.
Hannah Pickering (she/her) – Treasurer
Hannah has a background in consulting and finance and is currently Director of Strategic Partnerships at Expedia Group. Hannah specialises in building business-to-business relationships and driving sustainable growth across the organisation.
“As a board, we are focused on ensuring SARSAS is able to provide high quality support inline with our purpose and that we always remain true to our ethos to listen, believe and support. We see first hand the life changing impact our services can have on survivors, and this compels us to ensure that we continue to hold ourselves and the charity to the highest standard.
I am so fortune to be surrounded by such a talented board of trustees who make that possible.”
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