Our People & Partners
Arms Around The Child works across Ghana, South Africa and India through a small UK based team and trusted local partners. Our work is guided by our Board of Trustees and supported by an Advisory Committee of experienced individuals who share our commitment to long term impact.
Leadership & Operations
Ellie Milner
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Ellie co-founded Arms Around The Child and leads the organisation’s strategic direction and international partnerships across Ghana, South Africa and India. With a background spanning music management, education and cultural event production, she has developed a network of creative and corporate collaborations that help fund and amplify the charity’s work. Ellie is also a driving force behind Vocational Impact, an initiative connecting skills, volunteering and meaningful work placements that strengthen partner organisations and support long term programme sustainability.
Moses Fyfe
Director, Volunteer Manager
Moses leads Vocational Impact and works across a number of Arms Around The Child initiatives, helping develop ethical volunteering programmes, partnerships and events that support the charity’s work. Since joining in 2021, he has played an important role in coordinating placements, supporting fundraising and cultural events, and helping ensure programmes are delivered responsibly and sustainably. With a background in international politics and philosophy, Moses has a strong interest in social justice, cultural exchange and building meaningful connections between people and communities.
Victoria Gilchrist
Programme & Partnerships Manager
Victoria works across partnerships, programmes and communications for Vocational Impact and supports several Arms Around The Child initiatives. From managing university partnerships and social media to helping coordinate projects and events, she plays an important role in the day to day running of the organisation. With a background in social sciences and a natural eye for creativity, Victoria brings energy and organisation to the team while helping build relationships that support the charity’s work.
Megan Ayling
Events & Programme Assistant
Megan supports the day to day running of programmes and events across Arms Around The Child and Vocational Impact. From helping coordinate projects and update content to supporting fundraising and cultural initiatives, she plays an important role in keeping things organised behind the scenes. Before joining the team, Megan spent several years working with refugees as a case worker and continues to volunteer with Friends Without Borders, reflecting her strong commitment to community support and humanitarian work.
In Country Programme Partners
We work with trusted local partners who lead programme delivery in the communities we support.
Ghana
Seth Aseidu
Programme Director
India
Smriti Singh
Programme Director
Manmohan Singh
Programme Coordinator
South Africa
Carol Dyanti
Programme Director
Board of Trustees
Frank Runge – Chairman
Frank spent 25 years in the commodities industry before focusing on entrepreneurial ventures that support people and communities where traditional systems fall short. A long-time supporter of Arms Around The Child, he now serves as Chair and remains deeply committed to helping vulnerable children build safer and brighter futures.
Roselyn Cason‑Marcus – Trustee
Roselyn leads global partner hiring at McKinsey & Company, where she works at the intersection of leadership development and organisational strategy. A long-standing advocate for humanitarian causes, she supports Arms Around The Child through her commitment to social impact and global community engagement.
Helen Croft – Trustee
Helen is an employment law specialist and legal consultant who brings extensive professional expertise to Arms Around The Child. As a trustee she provides invaluable legal guidance and support, helping the organisation navigate governance and regulatory matters.
Advisory Committee
Our Advisory Committee provides strategic insight,
professional expertise and creative guidance in support of our mission.
Jason Colchin Carter
Gaynor Fascione
Tarek Mouganie
Neneh Cherry
Justin James
Katrina Reitman
Rahul Kapoor
Leigh Blake (co-founder)