Our People
Executive Body
The management, office bearers and volunteers who guide UEWS — setting direction, overseeing programmes and keeping the organisation accountable to the communities it serves.
President’s Message
A word from our President
When we established UEWS in 2014, we began with a simple conviction: that no child should be denied an education because of what their family can afford. That conviction still guides every decision we take.
Since then we have worked to put learning within reach — free books and uniforms for students who need them, scholarships for those who earn them, technical and computer training for young people entering work, and support for families facing illness, disaster or hardship. We do this without a single paid employee. What you see here is the work of volunteers who give their time because they believe the same thing we do.
There is far more to do than we can manage alone. If this work speaks to you, join us — as a volunteer, a partner or a supporter. Every contribution becomes an opportunity for someone who would not otherwise have had one.
Executive Roster
Office bearers, members and volunteers
Ten people carry the work of UEWS, in the order of office set out below. Open a name to see what the role covers.
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Chairs the executive body and represents UEWS in its dealings with donors, partners and government bodies. Sets the direction of the society and carries final responsibility for how it conducts its work.
- Chairs the executive body
- Represents UEWS externally
- Approves annual plans
Runs the day-to-day administration of the society — convening meetings, keeping the official record, and making sure decisions taken by the executive body are carried through.
- Convenes and minutes meetings
- Maintains official records
- Follows through on resolutions
Keeps the accounts of the society, oversees receipts and disbursements across every programme, and prepares the financial statements the executive body reviews.
- Maintains the accounts
- Oversees programme disbursements
- Prepares financial statements
Serves on the governing body, contributing to oversight, planning and review of organisational activities, and helping keep programme delivery answerable to the communities UEWS works with.
- Reviews programme reporting
- Votes on executive decisions
- Supports community outreach
Serves on the governing body, contributing to oversight, planning and review of organisational activities, and helping keep programme delivery answerable to the communities UEWS works with.
- Reviews programme reporting
- Votes on executive decisions
- Supports community outreach
Serves on the governing body, contributing to oversight, planning and review of organisational activities, and helping keep programme delivery answerable to the communities UEWS works with.
- Reviews programme reporting
- Votes on executive decisions
- Supports community outreach
Serves on the governing body, contributing to oversight, planning and review of organisational activities, and helping keep programme delivery answerable to the communities UEWS works with.
- Reviews programme reporting
- Votes on executive decisions
- Supports community outreach
Advises the executive body on registration, regulatory compliance and contracts, and reviews agreements before the society commits to them.
- Advises on compliance
- Reviews agreements
- Guides governance matters
Supports the Finance Secretary with bookkeeping, vouchers and record-keeping for programme spending, so that every disbursement can be traced.
- Bookkeeping and vouchers
- Programme spend records
- Supports the annual review
Leads delivery of UEWS programmes on the ground — coordinating volunteers, schedules and reporting for each initiative, from scholarships to skills training.
- Coordinates programme delivery
- Manages volunteer teams
- Reports on outcomes
Get Involved
Work alongside our team
Volunteer your time and skills, partner with us, or support our programmes.