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Our Current Trustees, Staff and Volunteers

Adrian Schmieder

Adrian Schmieder

Adrian Schmieder

Chair of the Board of Trustees

He was nominated as Chair without objection in October 2025

Lee Hurley

Adrian Schmieder

Adrian Schmieder

Founding Trustee


A writer and artist from Belfast who has been published in a number of mainstream outlets and now runs his own news websites. He is a trans man, who has been involved in LGBTQ related politics and activism for 30 years.

William Jeffrey

Adrian Schmieder

William Jeffrey

Founding Trustee

Bill Swailes

Caroline Litman

William Jeffrey

Founding Trustee

Caroline Litman

Caroline Litman

Caroline Litman

Founding Trustee

Samantha Walker

Caroline Litman

Caroline Litman

Chief Executive Officer


Sammy brings a wealth of experience from previous roles as a writer, content editor, charity professional, policy advisor and social enterprise operator. She was elected by the Trustees as CEO of Esse House UK in October 2025

Siobhan Craig

Siobhan Craig

Siobhan Craig

Volunteer

Siobhan acts as the organisations voluntary secretary, but also brings nearly 15 years experience as a Teacher, including specialism in SEN.

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