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Who we are
The AHF is a registered charity, founded in 1976 to promote the conservation and sustainable re-use of historic buildings for the benefit of communities across the UK, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas.
Our purpose
The AHF exists to help communities find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love. We help them with advice, grants and loans. Our support acts as a catalyst for putting sustainable heritage at the heart of vibrant local economies.
For over 45 years, we’ve been the leading social investor in creating new futures for historic buildings.
Our Trustees
Liz Peace CBE (Chair until September 2022)
Ros Kerslake CBE (Chair, from September 2022)
Ade Alao
Myra Barnes
James Bowdidge
Audrey Carlin (from February 2022)
Kate Dickson (retired December 2021)
Graham Fisher (Chair of Grants Panel)
Roy Hodson (Chair of Audit & Risk Committee)
David Hunter (Chair of the Credit Panel)
Karen Latimer OBE
Eleanor McAllister OBE (retired December 2021)
Greg Pickup
Esther Robinson Wild (from February 2022)
Neal Shasore
Suzanne Snowden
Our Team
Matthew Mckeague – CEO and Company Secretary
Oliver Brodrick-Ward – Administrator and Team Coordinator
Programmes and Impact Team
Kelcey Wilson-Lee – Director of Programmes
Gavin Richards – Transforming Places Manager (England)
Josephine Brown – Programme Officer (South West England)
Annoushka Deighton – Programme Officer (North West)
Mandy Hall – Programme Officer (West Midlands)
Emily Knight – Programme Officer (East Midlands, Yorkshire & Humber and North East)
Louise Stewart – Programme Officer (South West England)
Laura Williams – Programme Officer (London, South East & East of England)
Gordon Barr – Development Manager (Scotland)
Jo Robertson – Support Officer (Scotland)
Adam Hitchings – Development Manager (Wales)
Rita Harkin – Consultant Support Officer (Northern Ireland)
Fay McCulloch – Monitoring & Impact Officer
Tia Jackson – Communications Officer
Finance Team
Fiona Hollands – Director of Finance
Umedha de Zoysa – Finance Assistant
Investment Team
Asha Karbhari – Director of Investment
Andrew Hitches-Davies – Investment Manager
Madeleine Blyth – Investment Manager
Emily Greenaway – Investment Officer