About the Trust
Our Dream
The Eifion Trust is a charitable organisation with one aim: to alleviate the many ill effects of poverty in developing countries. The work we do across the developing world form part of our overall vision for the world, that:
The Earth is one country and humankind its citizens.
The individual projects we support fall into a number of categories that are defined by the International Monetary Fund (IMF): the prevention of poverty, education, health, citizenship and community, the protection and improvement of the environment, and the relief of those in need.
This is achieved by working with organisational structures or other charitable entities such as Rotary to find, fund and closely monitor each project.
Who we are
The Eifion Trust is a family trust founded by Ann and Barry Evans over 10 years ago to provide funds for projects all across the world. Today, it is run by dedicated family members and trustees who support wholeheartedly the aims of the founders. With Ann and Barry’s three surviving children and their thirteen grandchildren between them, the future of the trust is assured; several younger family members have already visited or spent considerable time in Nepal at their keystone project, Charlotte’s Haven on Earth and have come home inspired. Over in CHoE, many of the alumni, their peers who lived, loved and benefitted from being there, are commited to keeping the ball rolling and giving a hand up to those following in their wake.
In this way, it is very much a ‘family’ trust, always including with their own thirteen grandchildren, the many children and young people the founders considered their Nepalese “grandchildren”and who called them Granny Ann and Grandpa Barry. Although, currently the main funding from the Eifion Trust is directed to ongoing projects in Nepal, chiefly CHoE and Q Learning Schools, there has in the past been considerable funding for projects in other parts of the world which the Eifion Trust hopes to resume in the future. In the UK, donations are given through the Ann and Barry Evans Foundation (ABEF).
Our Trustees
Kate Jackson
Chair
Following a degree in Latin American Studies, and considerable time living, working and travelling there, Kate co-founded a silver jewellery importing business based in Mexico. For over a decade the company worked closely with small family workshops and artisans growing their businesses together.
Since then, her family have divided their time between living on the coast in Kent and working abroad in Europe and Asia. Kate speaks several languages, is a qualified language teacher, and has spent the last few years working in international schools in China. Whilst based in the UK, Kate and her husband ran an international education consultancy, placing overseas pupils in UK independent schools and providing homestay and guardianship. Kate also has considerable experience of recruitment as the Director of Admissions in an independent school in the UK.
Married with three sons, with a keen interest in world affairs and a background in developing countries, Kate strives to continue her parents’ legacy and involve the younger generation in finding ways to make the world a better place for all.
James Evans
Founder and Treasurer
James graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in Estate Management before working for a property auction company. He subsequently became Development Director for a large crematorium development and management company. After this business was sold, James took two years’ holiday to spend more time with his three young boys. A period of building a residential property portfolio followed before taking on a new challenge of a technology-based business.
James took on extra responsibilities in 2017 when he and his wife became foster parents; they have cared for four children. James is a keen fan of Liverpool FC and has a passion for cars, in particular, Porsches. He also actively supports his four boys when they are playing rugby and football.
Anne Spurr
Safeguarding Officer
Anne has worked in UK primary schools for some years as an experienced teaching professional with children who have additional needs. She was also a carer for her parents and has done various voluntary roles within local charities.
She lives in Swansea and is married with four grown up children.
She has a great interest in Nepal and have had the privilege of visiting a few times, spending time with the staff and children at CHoE and in Hangdewa at the Q Learning school where she is also a trustee and donor.
She enjoys music, being outdoors, surfing and walking.
David Evans
Trustee
David has recently retired. He was a partner with a prominent Architectural Practice during an extensive and enjoyable career spanning forty plus years as a design consultant, within the challenging building industry.
During this time, David worked for and alongside many high profile clients from both public and private sectors and has developed considerable and valuable experience in many aspects of architecture, design, contract law, Health and Safety and construction management.
David was involved with and oversaw extensive new build and refurbishment projects throughout the United Kingdom, covering the major sectors including, Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, Education, Ecclesiastical, Leisure and Hospitality, Entertainment and the Arts, Financial and Private/Social Housing.
David is married with two daughters and has recently become a grandad for the first time and his granddaughter, Lennon (Lenni) now takes up a lot of his time. He is a keen cyclist, although an unfortunate accident a few years ago has restricted his regular outings. David’s hobbies include:- reading, listening to most genres of music, and cooking all types of world cuisine.