Meet the Team

Ray and Vi Donovan MBEs

Ray and Vi have become prolific campaigners for restorative justice,

Giving talks in prisons, schools, probation services, Youth Offending Teams and youth clubs across the UK.

They also take part in face to face meetings with gang members and run workshops on the benefits of restorative justice or victims.

Ray and Vi own charity the Chris Donovan Trust, was established in memory of their son, and aims to educate prisoners and young people on the impact of violent crime.

Ray and Vi were awarded the MBE for Services to Restorative Justice in 2018.

Sian West
Chair Person
Sian is a freelance consultant in the fields of prison operations, reducing reoffending, and restorative justice development. I'm also proud to be a Trustee of the Chris Donovan Trust (www.chrisdonovantrust.org), and Chair of Kentish Opera (www.kentishopera.co.uk). Really enjoying working as a volunteer Domestic Abuse Victim Supporter, and "coaching" singing (classical, jazz, or natural voice style) and basic keyboard skills to individual adult learners

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John Martin
Treasurer
I have recently been invited to join the team as treasurer. I have a career of over 30 years in banking, currently working in central London. In my spare time I am a member of our local church council and a school governor, both with finance related responsibilities.

Terry and barbara Woods

Trustees and fundraisers