Award Applications
OpenCloses 31 August 2026 at 10:00 (54 days left)
Our People
Our people are passionate about breaking down the barriers faced by social entrepreneurs and delivering market leading support to grow their impact
Executive Team
Our Executive Team are committed to delivering on our mission, values and strategic ambitions, leading UnLtd so we're offering outstanding support to the most impactful social entrepreneurs alongside our valued partners and supporters.
Sara Woodward
she/her/hersExecutive Assistant to CEO
Sarah Harrison
she/her/hersDirector of People and Culture
Trustees
We have a richly diverse, talented and committed Board of Trustees, ensuring our governance and strategic oversight have a breadth and depth of lived and learned expertise. Half of our board are social entrepreneurs and former UnLtd award winners.
Social Entrepreneur Support Directorate
We find, fund and support social entrepreneurs dedicated to addressing some of society's most pressing challenges across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Empowering them through targeted funding, expert guidance, and a network of peer support, we provide the resources and connections needed to amplify their impact. Committed to fostering equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, we are actively working to dismantle the barriers faced by those who are most marginalised.
Alex Phillips
she/her/hersSocial Entrepreneur Support Manager
Amanda Johansson
she/her/hersSocial Entrepreneur Support Manager
Amjid Hussain
he/him/hisSocial Entrepreneur Support Manager
Ashley Raywood
he/him/hisSocial Entrepreneur Support Manager
Asli Abdi
she/her/hersSocial Entrepreneur Support Administrative Officer
Jane Ryall
she/her/hersSocial Entrepreneur Support Manager
Joel Attar
he/him/hisHead of Social Entrepreneur Support
Keely Woodley
she/her/hersSocial Entrepreneur Workshop Delivery Manager
Kyla Hall
she/her/hersSocial Entrepreneur Support Manager
Lisa Bond
she/her/hersUser Journey Support Manager
Nafisa Muhtadi
she/her/hersUser Journey Support Manager
Nuala Smyth
she/her/hersSocial Entrepreneur Support Manager
Sharmilla Nannra
she/her/hersUser Journey Support Manager
Thomas McAlister
he/him/hisSocial Entrepreneur Support Manager
Victor Shaw
he/him/hisSocial Entrepreneur Support Manager
Delivery and Investment Directorate
We are focussed on breaking down the barriers that social entrepreneurs face. We do this by working with a community of partners; from funders and supporters - enabling us to deliver greater support and funding to social entrepreneurs - through to specialist connectors, individual mentors and pro bono partners. We also enable social entrepreneurs to access the right investment through the Growth Impact Fund, a social investment fund we run in partnership with Big Issue Invest.
Tara Shah
she/her/hersProgramme and Support Coordinator
Raheem Manan
he/him/hisPortfolio Manager
Tara Shah
she/her/hersProgramme and Support Coordinator
Impact and Influence Directorate
We exist to understand and champion the changes social entrepreneurs need to flourish and positively impact their communities and wider society. We conduct rigorous research and tell powerful stories, giving us the knowledge to evolve and improve our support, whilst amplifying the voices of social entrepreneurs. We're driven by a commitment to create a more just and equitable society, with social entrepreneurs driving positive social impact.
Melanie Thomas
she/her/hersEvents Manager Temporary Cover
Corporate Services Directorate
We look after our systems and finances to ensure a well governed organisation to always deliver value for money support to social entrepreneurs by maximising the impact of available financial resources.
Ashley Sutherland
she/her/hersCRM Manager
Ben Kuevidjen
he/him/hisHead of Finance
Dean Offei
he/him/hisInformation Technology Systems Technician
Matakin Ali
he/him/hisData Integrity Manager
Sangita Kharel
she/her/hersFinance Assistant
Susanna Vas
she/her/hersFinance Manager
People and Culture Directorate
Sarah Harrison
Director of People and Culture
Our ambition is for UnLtd to become an employer of choice. We are committed to making UnLtd a great place for everyone to work. We focus on all aspects of People and Culture including HR, Learning and Development, EDIB, Well-being, Remuneration and Recruitment. We create opportunities for staff in UnLtd to connect with each other and seek to listen to and engage with everyone employed by UnLtd.
Maxine Black
she/her/hersPeople Coordinator
Tony Arpino
he/him/hisBuilding Manager