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How we are governed

Since its creation as a patient's association in 1979, Crohn's & Colitis UK has grown in size and influence, providing support, campaigning and influencing, and driving research. And because people affected by Crohn's and Colitis are at the heart of everything we do, they are heart of our governance structures.

Here's our guide to our Board of Trustees and Committee structures. If you wish to contact any of the Trustees, email edith.agyemang@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk or call 01727 617348.

Board of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees is responsible at a governance level for the general control and management of the administration of the Charity. They provide us with leadership and provide strategic direction  to achieve our vision. Our Trustees have a wide range of valuable experiences and skills, and many of them have a personal connection to Crohn's and Colitis. They are all volunteers.

Our Articles of Association set our the framework for how the Board will operate and our governance generally.

Jackie Craissati | National Chair
Ashish Patel
Ashish Patel
Ian Patrick
Ian Patrick
Lucie Waters
Lucie Waters
Antony Lorman
Paul Richmond
Paul Richmond
Rachel Quinn
David Buckle
Dr Christian Selinger
Rosie Cook
Sam Chivers
Iain Kemp
Colin Williams
Amelia Ehren
Amelia Ehren

Board committees & panels

The Board has a number of committees to help with its work. 

Below you can find the people involved:

Finance and Audit Committee
People and Organisational Development Committee
Research Strategy and Funding Committee
Research Awards Panel
Young Adults Advisory Panel

Finance and Audit Committee

  • Andrew Adie (Ex officio)
  • Angus McLean (Independent advisor)
  • David Ashton (Independent advisor)
  • Ian Patrick (Trustee)
  • Jackie Craissati (Trustee)

People and Organisational Development Committee

  • Jackie Craissati (Trustee)
  • Janice Byrne (Ex officio)
  • Andrew Adie (Ex officio)
  • Katy Olivera (Independent advisor)
  • Sarina Jesudason (Ex officio)

Research Strategy and Funding Committee

  • Dr Rachel Quinn (Chair)
  • Dr Ali Momin
  • Ashish Patel (Trustee)
  • Mr Charles Maxwell-Armstrong
  • Caroline Brocklehurst (Lived Experience member)
  • Prof. David Wilson
  • Emma McMillan (Lived Experience member)
  • Dr Emma Gray
  • Kelly Rust (Lived Experience Member)
  • Dr Rachel Cooney
  • Richard Howard (Lived Experience member)
  • Prof. Shaji Sebastian (Non-voting member)
  • Dr Tamas Korcsmaros

Terms of reference - Research Strategy and Funding Committee (PDF)

Research Awards Panel

  • Dr Mairi McLean (Co-Chair)
  • Dr Terry Dovey (Co-Chair)
  • Dr Simon Chan 
  • Dr Chris Lamb
  • Dr. Gwo-tzer Ho
  • Dr James Lee 
  • Pearl Avery
  • Dr Lynn Williams
  • Dr Rahul Kalla
  • Prof Richard Pollok
  • Prof Steven Brown
  • Dr Shellie Radford
  • Dr Elaine Kingwell
  • Dr Matthias Friedrich
  • Dr Nuru Noor
  • Dr Richard Hansen
  • Dr Calum Moulton
  • Marilyn Smellie (Lived Experience Representative)
  • Daniel Montgomery (Lived Experience Representative)
  • Emily Ridley (Lived Experience Representative)
  • Sameer Mannick (Lived Experience Representative)
  • Dr Shaun Chuah (Shadow Panel Member)

Research Awards Panel Terms of Reference (PDF)

Young Adults Advisory Panel

  • Paige Karadag (chair)
  • Selan Lee
  • Ross Axworthy
  • David Cohen
  • Serena Allman
  • Oliver Kaye
  • Kate Coventry
  • Lisa Donaldson
  • Samah Rafiq
  • Ethan Tolan
  • Rachel Youds
  • Joe Beese

Young Adults Advisory Panel Terms of Reference (PDF)

Meet our Young Adult Advisory Panel

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Key policies

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Annual General Meeting 2025

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Helpline Service

Last updated: 22/07/2026

Our Helpline team can't take calls, chats or ring you back for the rest of the summer. But you can still reach us by email. 

If you need to contact the team, please email helpline@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk and we'll answer you as soon as possible. 

Thanks for bearing with us.

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