Our Trustees

The trustees constitute directors of the charitable company for the purpose of the Companies Act 2006. Trustees are formally appointed at the AGM but can be appointed between AGMs by the board of trustees. The trustees appoint a Chair, a Treasurer and a Company Secretary and meet monthly. Individual trustees lead on particular project areas.

Current Trustees

Ina Chantry

Ina Chantry is Chair of Trustees. She has extensive experience of the education sector as a retired head of special needs at a local secondary school.  She advises the Board on HR and educational issues and has been a trustee since 2002.

Neil Jenkin

Neil Jenkin is Deputy Chair of Trutees. He has a background in finance and business management, as well as having an interest in delivering effective services for autism.

Jonathan Jenney

Jonathan Jenney is Company Secretary. Jonathan runs his own small business providing IT solutions for the legal sector.  He understands the dynamics of running a small business.  He has been a trustee since 2007.  He has a son with autism.

Will Roseff

Will Roseff is Treasurer. He is a successful businessman and a chartered accountant. He has ongoing involvement at director level in large and small businesses. As Child Autism UK’s treasurer he advises the board on finances, risk and strategy.

John Urban

John Urban has 35 years of experience in Treasury Management and is an active fundraiser for Child Autism UK. Due to family links, John was keen to offer his support to Child Autism UK.

Alexandra Beckwith

Alexandra Beckwith is a Board Executive and Global Capital Markets professional with almost 20 years of experience in Financial Services and Corporate Finance. She is passionate about the Behaviour Analysis approach, having studied behaviour analysis at a postgraduate level, and is a strong advocate of neurodiversity at all levels.

Nils Feddersen

Nils is experienced in digital analytics, marketing, and business consultancy, with invaluable skills for ensuring the charity reaches as many people as possible.  As an ASD parent he is highly engaged and passionate about our cause.

Yogeta Partridge

Yogeta is an experienced property finance solicitor and runs her own consultancy, where she empowers housing associations to build and strengthen their internal expertise and unlock new opportunities. Her personal experience as a parent of an autistic son informs her perspective as a trustee, enabling her to advocate for family-focused initiatives that make a real difference in the lives of autistic children and their families.

Riccardo Iannucci-Dawson

Riccardo is a dedicated board trustee of Child Autism UK and an advocate for autism support, driven by personal experience as a parent. His three-year-old daughter is non-verbal and has autism, which has given him first-hand insight into the challenges families face. With extensive experience in technology and leadership, Riccardo is the CEO of Alto Software Group, a market leader in property software solutions, and a passionate proponent of data-driven innovation. He brings his expertise in strategic planning and operational efficiency to the board, helping Child Autism UK broaden its impact and deliver meaningful support to families.

New Trustees

Child Autism UK would welcome interest from anyone who wants to help with our work.  If you are interested in becoming a trustee, please contact Suzy Yardley by email at [email protected], or call 01344 882248, for a follow-up call.verall governance and management of the charity