CEO Benjamin Downing
Benjamin Downing joined us as the Chief Executive on 1st December 2022. He previously worked for Open Doors International and prior to that worked for 5-years with Kids Alive International as their Vice-President of International Programmes. Kids Alive works with vulnerable children who have suffered trauma, through programmes and residential sites based in a number of countries across the world. He implemented a cross-organisational change focussing on Trauma Informed Care to bring greater healing and impact to the children affected. Benjamin has a wife, Charmari, and four boys Daniel, Jonah, Elijah and Nathan. They returned to the UK in 2020 after living overseas in Guatemala and the USA for 10 years.
Executive Assistant Sarah Hurst
Sarah joined Keychange as Executive Assistant to the CEO & Trustees in January 2024.
Sarah has a background of providing administrative and strategic support in charitable and non-profit organisations, including the care and education sectors, as well as building community through previous voluntary and part-time projects. She enjoys providing directorate and board support to enable vision to become deliverable change.
Director of Operations Graeme Gentry
Graeme joined Keychange as Director of Operations on the 1st September 2023. He previously worked for the NHS and the private sector in a variety of leadership positions including Operational, Commercial and Clinical appointments. Graeme is married to Caroline and with their daughter Lilly enjoys serving in a local evangelical church in Chessington. Graeme is a Trustee of two other charities and has a heart to serve the vulnerable in our society.
Facilities Business Manager Peter Clark
Peter joined Keychange as Business Support Manager in September 2011. He commenced his current Facilities Business Manager role in April 2018 and is responsible for Health and Safety, buildings maintenance and improvements, IT, central contracts and other facilities functions.
Peter is married, lives in North London and attends a local church in Edmonton.
Director of Finance Jeremy Simpson
Jeremy Simpson has over 20 years of experience in finance and management roles across various sectors. As the Director of Finance for Keychange Charity, he oversees financial performance, strategic planning, and systems development. His core competencies include financial management, system integration, and digital strategic leadership. Jeremy is committed to leading organisations through evolving environments, fostering team development, and contributing to successful mission outcomes.
