Kisumu Children’s Trust Founders
Peter, an accomplished statistician known for producing the UK Church Statistics book, and his wife Cherry, responded to a request from a Kisumu pastor in 1994. Since then, over 200 children have now been helped.
Despite being in their ninth decade and with several grandchildren, Peter still loves to crunch numbers and Cherry runs Bible studies at their home.
KISUMU CHILDREN TRUST (UK)
Leadership Team in the UK
Graeme is a lay minister in the Anglican Church, a retired IT Consultant, a local politician, and a volunteer for a local Christian charity (aka Gideons). He is married to Jackie.
He was born in Kenya and in 2024 made a mission trip to Narok in Kenya, which reignited his interest in the country.
His hobbies include playing the piano, tending an allotment, cooking, eating, and travelling.
Peter serves as our Executive Officer, overseeing daily operations and driving strategic initiatives.
Steve has special responsibility for the promotions team and the charity’s IT needs in Kisumu.
He works for University College London in software development. He lives in St Albans and is married to Liz. Together they attend a local Baptist church. In his spare time Steve is an amateur radio enthusiast.
Jonathan became a Christian when he was 7 or 8 and studied Social & Religious Studies, then pursued a career in accounting. He has been an accountant for over 25 years.
He has three children aged 21, 19 & 17.
Jonathan’s father was a loyal supporter of the work in Kenya, and his mother continues to be.
He loves skiing and adrenaline sports when he has the time.
Staff in the UK
Aneta is passionate about Mission and enthusiastic about making a difference through her role at KCT. Previously, she worked for Christian Charities: EMBRACE NI and Mission Agency Partnership. She loves using Social Media to reach people with the Gospel. Aneta is from Poland and lives in Newry, Northern Ireland.
Rebecca is a mother of three children.
She previously worked in the UK media industry, specialising in television sponsorships and partnerships.
She is also a bookkeeper and administrator.
David has a background in not-for-profit and charity finance and grant applications and is passionate about helping others.
He also loves to travel and play football.
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KISUMU CHILDREN MINISTRIES (Kenya)
Trustees:
Staff in Kenya
Philemon is an ordained Anglican minister who still works closely with the Bishop of Kisumu. He has led the Kisumu team for several years and lives nearby with his wife, Linda and their children.
In his spare time, he loves using his social media and teaching visitors the Luo language!
Pamela is the ‘mother’ of the children’s home and is respected by all for her caring but firm love of the children. In her spare time.
She serves voluntarily on the board of Tieng’re Primary School and works tirelessly in the local Anglican church.
Winnie works alongside Pamela in looking after the welfare of the very needy children in our care. She therefore has a very close relationship with each of the children in her care.
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So many children in Kenya struggle through incredible poverty. They regularly go hungry and expect nothing more.
