
Beth Friend
Trusts and Foundations Manager
Beth Friend joined British Wireless for the Blind Fund in 2025, bringing her strong experience in fundraising and strategy.
In her role as Trusts and Foundations Manager, Beth oversees income from charitable trusts - managing a pipeline of existing and prospective funders, researching new opportunities, writing applications, and ensuring excellent stewardship of grants. She plays a central part in sustaining and growing the support that helps BWBF deliver its vital work.
Beth brings a wealth of experience from across the charity sector, including roles with Shelter Scotland, Change Mental Health, and Groundwork London. Her previous career spanned corporate, e-commerce and education, including several years teaching English overseas in Thailand, South Korea, Myanmar and Poland.
Beth holds an MA in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh and has completed a Bid Writing Masterclass with fundraising expert Clive Goulden. Her key skills include writing, editing, budgeting, forecasting, and relationship-building - all of which she brings to BWBF with creativity and rigour.
Outside of work, Beth enjoys cinema, theatre, travel, cooking, creative writing, and browsing independent bookshops. She’s never far from a great story - whether on the page or in the world around her. What Beth values most about working at BWBF is the openness and sense of shared purpose.

Sophie Jones
Chief Executive Officer
Sophie became the CEO in March 2024. Before becoming our CEO, Sophie led the charity's service delivery team.

David Beard
Head of Technology
David joined our charity in 2011 as a volunteer. Today, he leads our technology department.

Sarah Howes-Jones
Assistant to the CEO
Sarah joined our charity in 2023. Before BWBF she worked for charities including Citizens Advice and Marie Curie.

Steven Poole
Service Delivery Manager
Steven joined our charity in 2009, bringing a lifetime of experience in supporting people with sight loss.

Jenny Cameron
Head of Communications, Marketing & Income
Jenny joined our charity in 2022 and oversees the charity's communications and income generating activities.

Simon Luget
Financial Controller
Simon has worked as a consultant for BWBF since 2019, managing the charity’s finances.

Julie Hocking
Individual Giving & Legacy Manager
Julie joined our charity in 2016. She looks after our donors and people who leave gifts in their Wills.

Beth Friend
Trusts and Foundations Manager
Beth Friend joined British Wireless for the Blind Fund in 2025, bringing her strong experience in fundraising and strategy.

Divya Kohli
Communications & Data Assistant
Divya joined us in 2024, having previously worked in charities, journalism and teaching.

Suresh Kuwar
Web Developer
Suresh has been part our technology team since 2014, helping develop our digital services.

Kallie Taylor
Customer Service Advisor
Kallie joined joined BWBF in 2024. Based in the wilds of Scotland, she is our most remote team member.