trustees of Zamcog

Mrs Julie-Anne Uggla, founder
Julie-Anne Uggla, founder of Zamcog, has been a non-profit fundraiser for 16 years, working successfully in the Ukraine, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Rwanda, the UK and now Zambia.  'The only way to successfully impact an impoverished country is through education' says Julie-Anne.  'We are providing choices and opportunities for these kids, that can break the chain of poverty.'

Br Raymond Hetu
Brother Ray has taught at Mount St Charles Academy and Bishop Guertin High School in the United States. In 1999 he worked at Loreto High School in Silobela, Zimbabwe. Since coming to St Albans as Dean of St Columba’s College, Ray has annually accompanied groups of sixth formers to Zambia for service experiences that foster personal relationships between English and Zambian students.

Mr David Buxton
As deputy headmaster of Cardinal Newman High School in Hove, David initiated the school’s participation in the British Council’s Connecting Classrooms programme. Developing links with clusters of schools in Tanzania and Senegal, David acted from the conviction 'that British and African schools are equal partners in promoting learning and interaction between students and teaching staff.' He became headmaster of St Columba’s College in 2008.

Mrs Finola McManus
Finola is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and has been actively involved in Public Practice and Business Consultancy in the UK for more than 20 years. Finola lives in St Albans, England with her husband and two young sons. Having visited Shitima School in Kabwe for the first time in 2010 and more recently with her youngest son in 2011, she decided to commit her support in the Treasurer role in order to provide assurance that all funds raised are effectively utilised and accounted for. Finola is passionate about providing children at Shitima with an opportunity to make an independent life for themselves through education and practical skills training. On return from her most recent trip Finola reported 'Seeing is believing.....a little really does go a long way.'