Meet our team in England

Our UK trustees play an important role in supporting and guiding Education Exchange’s work in Kenya. They bring a range of skills and experience to help ensure our projects run smoothly and make a real difference for the people we support. 

  • Dave Shorten

    LEAD TRUSTEE

    “Our involvement in our partner community in Kenya over the last 20 years has helped so many people, which makes me proud to be a trustee.”

  • Tim Shorten

    FOUNDER

    "I started Education Exchange to give back to the community I had lived in, hoping to make a small difference in rural Kenya. My goal was to provide people with the opportunities they deserve to build brighter futures."

  • Abbie Stewart

    LIAISON TRUSTEE/ CONTENT DIRECTOR

    "Working with Education Exchange allows me to share powerful stories of resilience and determination, highlighting the real impact our work has on communities in rural Kenya. It is a real privilege.”

  • Naomi Stewart

    MEDIA AND WEB DEVELOPER

    “I love seeing the direct impact of our work, from giving children a safe nurturing home to teaching people new skills to broaden their job opportunities.”

  • Sue Shorten

    TRUSTEE

    "As trustees we have been privileged to be invited into the projects and the homes of the leaders, thus giving us a wonderful insight into Kenyan life.”

  • Ellie Stewart

    TRUSTEE

    “Being a trustee for Education Exchange is incredibly rewarding—I get to be part of a team that creates real, lasting change for communities in rural Kenya.”

  • Maggie Waugh

    TRUSTEE

    "It is a joy to be able to support our friends in Kenya as they continue to work so hard to help those around them and bring hope for a better future.”

  • Rob Waugh

    TRUSTEE

    “There is great satisfaction in playing a part in changing people’s lives. I love that every penny donated goes to the projects and that even what we think is a small donation can have such a big impact”

  • Paul Nicholls

    TRUSTEE

    “Being part of a charity where we can hear about and see the impact of our work is a privilege.”

  • Maggie Nicholls

    TRUSTEE

    “It’s great being part of the education exchange team as a trustee, seeing how the projects develop and improve opportunities for everyone involved.”