Trustees

Sir Robin has the progressive condition Retinitis Pigmentosa and was registered blind at 16 years old, with no sight since 1985. He is an internationally renowned British music producer, businessman and mentor. Sir Robin is one of the world’s leading record producers having gained 160 gold and platinum discs including 44 number 1 hits, representing over £450 million in sales worldwide.

He produced many classic albums during his career including Diamond Life by Sade. He is Non-Executive Chair of Blue Raincoat Chrysalis Group, one of the UK’s best-known independent music companies. Their roster includes artists such as Sinead O’Connor, Phoebe Bridgers, Cigarettes After Sex, Arlo Parks, Ultravox, The Specials and Everything But The Girl.

He is a Director of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

Sir Robin is a Member of the Governance, Nominations and Remuneration Committee.

Mark has over 10 years of charity experience. He has held executive and non-executive roles with a focus on finance and risk management. He works as the Chief Financial Officer of The Kennel Club Limited. He is also a Trustee for Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Mark has an invisible impairment. He wants to help raise awareness of invisible impairments and deliver Everyday Equality.

Mark is Deputy Chair and treasurer. Mark Chairs the Finance and Risk Committee and is a member of the Governance, Nominations and Remuneration Committee.

Matthew has spent his career in the technology industry in various roles. He is currently Global Head of Disability Inclusion, driving an inclusive and thriving workplace both at Thoughtworks and clients.

As a disability champion and digital accessibility advocate, he sees frictionless and inclusive technology as essential for a social and economic world. Matthew was born deaf.

Matthew is a member of the Impact Committee and the Governance, Nominations and Remuneration Committee.

Zeinab has over 15 years of consulting experience across Private and Financial Sectors. She works for Microsoft and prior to that worked for Deloitte UK and is passionate about creating a more balanced society. Zeinab specialises in organisational change management and where possible leverages that skill-set to create positive social and environmental change. Zeinab draws on her personal experiences to bring a unique perspective.

Zeinab was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a rare brittle bone condition. She also experiences Chronic Pain. Zeinab wants to challenge what it means to be ‘disabled’, and common misconceptions. She works hard to improve the representation of senior disabled women at work.

Zeinab is Chair of the Impact Committee and a Member of the Governance, Nominations and Remuneration Committee.

Katie was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 23. This diagnosis gave Katie a strong desire to raise awareness of the importance of equality and fairness. As well as supporting disabled people to improve their confidence, she also has a strong passion for promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.

Katie is a Chartered Accountant, with over 30 years of extensive experience in finance, risk and governance – having worked in the public, private and charity sectors. Katie is currently Non-Executive Director for Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Chair for Northumbria Primary Care and Finance Director for Northumberland Cricket Board.

Katie also has a wealth of experience as a Trustee. She is currently a Trustee for three Multi Academy Trusts in the North East, focusing on Special Educational Needs. Katie is also a Trustee for Support Dogs, Camphill Village Trust, Orpheus Centre, Epilepsy Action and the Northumberland Wildlife Trust.

Katie is Chair of the Governance, Nominations and Remuneration Committee and a Member of the Finance and Risk Committee.

Mina’s 2 younger brothers were diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age. She describes how this experience changed and charted her life from that point onwards. Mina is familiar with the difficulties that many families face when accessing services. She also acutely aware of the negativity, prejudice, and discrimination that disabled people face.

Mina has dedicated her life to the promotion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. She is passionate about ensuring that organisations are underpinned by the notions of equity and positive cultural impact.

Mina works as an Independent Consultant in the field of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and is an Associate for various companies.

Mina is a Member of the Governance, Nominations and Remuneration Committee.

Reece has over 10 years of digital campaigning experience. He has led fundraising teams, growth strategies and transformed digital and insight operations. He has driven results for Comic Relief, Movember and the UN Refugee Agency. Holding roles from Head of Fundraising to Strategy Director.

Reece is now an independent consultant and founder of Moral Media. Moral Media helps charities and non-profits get results through data-driven digital campaigning.

Reece is a firm believer in a fair society for all, and he is proud to be helping Scope achieve impact and change lives.

Reece is Chair of the Fundraising Committee.

Christopher heads Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Accessibility and Disability Inclusion at Google, focusing on product, policy, and partnerships, especially in Emerging Markets. With nearly 30 years in tech, he's worked at Apple, Sony Ericsson, and Disney, building hardware, software, games, and services.

He founded the Accessibility Discovery Centre (ADC) program in EMEA, Chairs the Immersive Captions Community Group with the W3C, and has a Music degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

Christopher is a Member of the Impact Committee.

Siân Foster is the Director of Corporate Affairs at the Port of London Authority (PLA). She takes care of stakeholder engagement, communications, and digital channels to connect people with the Thames Vision strategy.

Before this, she was the Director of Corporate Affairs at the Money and Pensions Service, where she started Talk Money Week, a campaign that reached 18 million people to raise awareness about financial wellbeing.

Siân has also spent most of her career in the aviation sector, including 13 years at Virgin Atlantic Airways as Vice President of External Affairs and Sustainability, and at the Civil Aviation Authority, advising on crisis communications and stakeholder engagement.

Siân is a Member of the Fundraising Committee and Finance and Risk Committee.

Tom has built his career in the public sector. He works closely with Ministers and senior leaders in multiple government Departments to serve the public. His experiences range from LGBT+ policy at the Cabinet Office, to stakeholder and trade union engagement at the Department for Education.

Tom is currently the Head of Legislative Strategy at the Department for Education. He leads a team to deliver the Department’s legislative agenda. He also ensures cross-Government priorities are achieved.

He has over 7 years experience as a school governor, and is former trustee of a large theatre in West Yorkshire. Tom was previously a middle leader and teacher at a large Multi-Academy Trust.

When Tom was a teenager, he helped out at his local Scope charity shop because the charity had supported his sister, who has cerebral palsy.

Tom is a Member of the Impact Committee.

Gail has over 25 years’ experience, including 18 years working in senior leadership roles in the third sector. She is currently the Chief Growth Officer for StepChange Debt Charity, having joined the charity in 2019.

Gail was diagnosed with several rare bone conditions, including Avascular Necrosis (AVN) and Bone Marrow Oedema Syndrome, which have resulted in loss of blood supply to affected bones, bone deformation, fractures, arthritis, and chronic pain syndrome. She has had several operations to enable and maintain her mobility over the past 20 years. She is passionate about removing barriers and sigma, and empowering the 1 in 4 disabled people in the UK to achieve their full potential.

Gail is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (‘FCIM’).

Gail is a Member of the Impact Committee.

Callum has nearly a decade of experience in strategic communications. Callum is a specialist in corporate reputation, risk strategy, and media relations. He brings expertise in the media landscape, brand building, behaviour change, and campaigning. He has a passion for crafting multinational communications strategies that drive real impact.

Callum champions disability rights in his role as a Senior Consultant at Shape History. He leads efforts to raise awareness of the rights and needs of disabled people in the workplace. He explores the intersectionality between disability and other protected characteristics. He advises teams and partners on becoming effective allies to disabled colleagues.

Callum has personal experience with disability and is a dedicated voice for inclusion.

Callum is a Member of the Fundraising Committee.

Luke has spent his career in political campaigns and communications. He advises politicians and clients across local, regional and national government.

Before working in politics, Luke worked as a teaching assistant. He worked with pupils with physical disabilities and sensory needs.

Luke is a Member of the Impact Committee.