Meet the people that drive our work

Daryl is a portfolio NED and Charity Trustee, which she combines with a part time CEO role at a charity which she co-founded 7 years ago which supports education and training in young adults leading to greater social mobility. As author of The Brand Book, she enjoys delivering keynote addresses and guest lectures, where she tries not to get drawn into too many “war stories” about her time in executive director roles at Vodafone, Mondelez, Independent Newspapers and Ogilvy. Daryl joined First Give because of her belief in awakening generosity and agency in young people and the potential long-term impact that has on society.

Mike is currently COO of Cumberland Lodge, an educational charity that nurtures young thought leaders to be both ethically minded and committed to social progress. He was previously Deputy CFO of Oxfam GB and has extensive commercial experience. Mike is particularly enthusiastic about helping First Give expand its reach and impact, delivering its programmes to as many young people as possible across the country.

Barry is the Managing Director of London-based brand agency Creative & Commercial. The agency’s passion for the not-for-profit sector is evidenced in its delivery of fundraising campaigns for clients totalling more than £300m. It is this that pushed Barry to First Give - to further the organisation’s mission to take charitable giving to the widest possible audience – starting with those still at school. In his spare time Barry is occasionally a Jewish Chronicle columnist, permanently a father of four & he loves them all as much as he loves Arsenal.

Jeremy's career background is as a senior exec in the tech sector, typically in PE backed enterprises. He has served as a trustee on a number of charity boards. Jeremy joined First Give because he believes it has something very important to teach young people – that giving, in whatever way you can, is a responsibility that we all share, and that there is joy to be found in doing so.

Sue is a management consultant, advisor and coach specialising in working with professional services companies. Sue has a passionate desire to change and develop the culture of philanthropy in this country which is why she got involved with First Give. Sue is also a trustee of a mental health charity, a magistrate, a school governor and a lay member of a HRA Research Ethics Committee.