Trustees:

Jonathan MoncktonJonathan Monckton – Chairman of Trustees

Jonathan Monckton has worked in the voluntary sector since 1990 when he was appointed as director of the Research Council for Complementary Medicine. Subsequently from 2000 to 2004 he was director of Yizura, a cutting edge online medical research database and from 2004 to 2006 director of Kbira Network. In 2006 he was appointed to his current post as director of Richmond Parish Lands Charity.

Bob NorthBob North

Bob is a Chartered Surveyor and an Agricultural Valuer and was formerly a partner in the 35-office Kent firm of Cobbs, acquired by General Accident in 1986. After a spell as Sales Director for GA Property Services, Bob joined GCG Consulting as a principal. He specialised in applied technology including website functionality, and the introduction of IT systems and applications. He is now a member of the International Golf Travel Writers Association. Bob lives in Kent and is a keen supporter of local Kent charities.

Ruth MurphyRuth Murphy

Ruth’s career began in the voluntary sector in 1982, where she worked for Scope for nine years. In 1991 she joined the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) as executive director of charity services, managing CAF’s investment, banking and administration services for charities. In 1999 Murphy moved into the City, joining Newton Investment Management and in 2011 she joined Brewin Dolphin. Ruth is a committee member of the Charity Investors’ Group.

Nicholas Fisher Nicholas Fisher

Nicholas has over 20 years' experience as a banking lawyer. He works in the City and is a partner in Osborne Clarke, specialising in banking and finance, restructuring, turnaround and insolvency. He advises banks, other financial institutions and corporate borrowers on a wide range of finance matters. Nicholas lives in Kent and is a keen supporter of Kent’s many historic churches.

Director:

Jacqueline RaeJacqueline Rae

Jacqueline has worked with grant-making trusts and foundations for over twenty years. Her proven track record includes: Assistant Director Baring Foundation, National Co-ordinator Independent Broadcasting Telethon Trust and Grants Advisor to the Burdett Trust for Nursing. Jacqueline works for Colyer-Fergusson Charitable Trust on a part-time basis, also working as an established consultant advising on all aspects of grant-making and in particular using new technologies to streamline administration.

 

Ruth Murphy, Jonathan Monckton, Simon Buxton (ex-trustee) & Nicholas Fisher

 

 

April 2011 - REVIEW OF CHURCH FUNDING
The Trustees have decided to review their church funding programmes and consider how their funds can be best used to support Kent churches in the future. Only a few new church applications will be supported until further notice.
February 2011 - WEST FAVERSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE RECEIVES A MAJOR AWARD FROM THE TRUST
West Faversham Community Association is to receive a major award of £2 million from the Colyer- Fergusson Charitable Trust for a new £3 million community centre building. The new Centre will act as a ‘Community Anchor’ for the West of Faversham, providing a full range of community facilities, services and activities.
January 2011 - Cyclopark receives major award from Colyer-Fergusson Charitable Trust
Cyclopark, located just south of Gravesend, has been awarded a major grant of £1,500,000 from the Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust.
October 2010 - C J Gallards's Almshouses to be renovated with the help of a major grant.
The charity situated in Southborough has been of service to the community for nearly 100 years. This grant will help them improve the homes of vulnerable, elderly people, enabling them to live independently in the way they choose.