Claire is responsible for driving forward JRF’s strategy to inspire action to solve UK poverty. She oversees JRF’s evidence and impact, economics, policy and partnerships, advocacy and public engagement, and external affairs across the UK, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Paul was previously Director of Finance but has more recently been leading JRF and JRHT through a process of incorporation. This was achieved on 1 January 2020. Paul will be retiring from JRF/JRHT at the end of March and his focus in the remaining period will be on making sure that there is a thorough handover on the new legal structure and governance matters.

Claire is Director of Corporate Services for JRF and JRHT. She leads the specialist functions that work in partnership with all colleagues, supporting them to work effectively and efficiently as they focus on our outcomes.

Tracey leads the Finance and Procurement teams, providing high-quality financial management information and services. She is also responsible for the JRF investment portfolio and is lead Director for JRF’s social investment programme which is focused on reducing poverty and disadvantage.

Abigail is passionate about collaborating with others in winning hearts and minds to solve poverty in the UK.

Chris Goulden is Deputy Director of Evidence and Impact at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Helen leads JRF’s Policy and Partnerships team, developing credible solutions to UK poverty and working with partners to put them into practice.

Frank leads on JRF’s external profile, positioning JRF as a leading authority on UK poverty, with an authoritative, compelling and impactful presence.

Dr. Jim McCormick is Associate Director for Scotland with JRF, an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty through research, policy, collaboration and practical solutions.