Ensuring Purpose, Integrity, and Impact
Meet Our Trustees
Our managing trustees ensure the charity fulfils its purpose for the public benefit, complies with its governing document and the law, acts in the charity’s best interests, manages resources responsibly, and maintains strong accountability. Our dedicated board brings a diverse range of skills and experience, strengthening our work and helping us earn the trust of the Filipino community.
Emma Chu, Trustee
Emma, originally from Lingayen, Philippines, is a co‑founder of the charity and a Senior Nurse within the largest teaching hospital trust in West Yorkshire. With more than a decade of community volunteerism, she has been involved in numerous committees for cultural events, dedicating her time, skills, and personal resources to strengthening Filipino representation in Leeds. Emma is also passionate about nurturing young talents in the community, encouraging the next generation to take pride in their heritage and develop their skills. Her commitment to community building has played a key role in serving the large Philippine diaspora, fostering connection, pride, and cultural celebration through the charity’s work.
Cherry Mullins, Trustee
Cherry began her nursing career in Manila, Philippines, before moving to the UK to continue her professional journey. As one of the first trustees to join the charity, she has been an active and creative contributor since its early days. With a strong interest in the arts, Cherry uses the charity as an outlet to express her creativity, adding colour to cultural costume designs and helping improve the visual presentation of community events. Her dedication and creative contributions continue to enrich the charity’s cultural celebrations and strengthen its connection to Filipino heritage.
Vivian Bartolome, Trustee
Vivian, originally from Malasiqui, Philippines, is a Senior Nurse within one of the leading teaching hospital trusts in West Yorkshire. She has been involved with the charity since its inception, generously offering her spare time to support its activities. Vivian plays an essential role in overseeing the charity’s administration and financial accounts, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and effective financial management.
Ronald Chu, Trustee
Ronald was a registered Architect in Iloilo City, Philippines, and one of the founding members of the charity. Now based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, he works in the Asset Data and Compliance team within a local authority. Since moving to the UK, Ronald has devoted his free time to volunteering within the Filipino community, generously sharing his visual arts and craft skills to support cultural events and community initiatives. He chairs the board of trustees, contributing to the charity’s governance and fundraising, and helping to strengthen its foundations, ensure its continued impact, and support the long‑term sustainability of the organisation.
Revson Ignacio, Trustee
Revson, an Electrical Engineer practitioner in the Philippines from Bolinao, later moved to Leeds where he joined a multinational energy management company. He has a strong passion and artistic flair for the performing arts, particularly contemporary and traditional Filipino dance. His enthusiasm and creativity have made him one of the most sought‑after choreographers within the Filipino community in Leeds, where he regularly creates and leads dance performances for cultural celebrations. By joining the charity’s board, Revson continues to share his time and talent with Filipino organisations and social groups, helping to promote culture, creativity, and community spirit through the arts.