Trustees

Bob Taylor

Bob, our Vice-Chairman, is a former HM Revenue and Customs officer, where he used to work in his spare time. He is currently a minister in deepest Somerset as well as our Regional Representative for the South West. In Christians Aware, Bob also heads the Operations Group and the Finance Team. Away from Christians Aware and the church you can often find him watching figure skating competitions – we know well his ability to skate on thin ice!

Martin Slater

Martin has enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in the wine trade. Despite his unique background, he has found a harmonious blend with his friends and colleagues at Christians Aware. His unique blend of professional achievement in the wine trade and his dedication to Christians Aware highlights Martin’s multifaceted character and dedication to making a positive impact. Martin’s journey with Christians Aware began nearly four decades ago when he attended his first conference. This experience profoundly impacted him, and he often reflects on how much he has gained from being a part of this community. Martin is deeply inspired by Christians Aware’s vision of living in hope and feels humbled to contribute to this mission.

Frances Pike

Frances is our Treasurer who began keeping accounts aged 10 (for the school tuck shop).  Now retired, she has worked for private, public and third sector organisations in various capacities – including lecturer, HR officer, company secretary, careers adviser, and performance manager (dealing with NHS health statistics). Frances first joined Christians Aware in the last millennium when she enjoyed a visit to Sri Lanka, learning so much about the Charity’s vision.

Ian Bosman

Ian is a retired teacher who has worked in Zambia as a teacher in a Secondary Technical School, and a Methodist Mission Partner in the Cape Coast Diocese of Ghana. He looks after the property where the Methodist Chair of the Birmingham District lives, has three sons who are married, five grand children – one of whom is Ghanaian. Along with his wife, Diana, they believe passionately in education being the route out of poverty and being free for all. Recently, they have helped to fund the building of a three story classroom block at a school near Cape Coast in Ghana.

Ayub Khan

Ayub is studying for his LLB in Law while making significant strides in community service. Since age 14, he has been actively involved with Christians Aware, and in 2021, he advanced to a trustee role. Currently, he’s furthering his experience through an internship at the House of Commons. At Christians Aware, Ayub spearheads the youth program and oversees the charity’s digital presence.

Subash Chellaih

Subash was born in Kanyakumari, South India and works as a social activist and interfaith worker. He is married to Ruth Subash and has two wonderful children. Subash is a founding member of SMART and the Executive Director for Institute for Rural Community Service. Notably, in 2019 Subash won the Rotary Peace Award for outstanding Interfaith work. Currently, he is chaplain at University of Lincoln.

John Bennet

John is an Anglican priest living in Wharfedale, Diocese of Leeds. He is also a Rural Officer, married to Rita, a school governor, and they have twin daughters, both married with children. John and Rita served overseas in the Church of Bangladesh in an economical appointment and prior to that John served as a Methodist Minister, including as Superintendent. Hohn has served on the Board of Christians Aware since 2002.

Matthew King

Matthew has worked with UNICEF and is now a charity coordinator in Southend on Sea. He is married with three children.

Barbara Mayhew

Barbara lives in East Anglia and has worked with the Interfaith community in Suffolk for over 20 years.
She has studied Inter-religious dialogue at Heythrop College and is married with seven daughters.
Barbara also works in Christian publishing.