We are a diverse team, composed of individuals from various backgrounds, nationalities, abilities, and demographics, all united in our mission to help children rise beyond poverty.
Aimé has joined CRY from Manchester United Foundation where he was co-leading their secondary school department. He has been involved in working internationally in different capacities for numerous years. Aimé is passionate about seeing vulnerable children and young people rise beyond poverty. He loves football, reading, travelling and meeting new people.
Keziah manages all of the operations of CRY, from monitoring and liaising with the projects to organising the administration of the charity and applying for awards from grant-making bodies. Her working background is in the voluntary sector and she has a degree in Geography and International Development. Kez says that it's a privilege to do what she does and how CRY impacts thousands of lives across the world.
Wendy has been working for CRY since March 2004 and is AAT qualified. On a day-to-day basis, Wendy oversees all the income and expenditure of CRY, making sure that all the money is banked, bills are paid and each project receives all the money that has been donated by our sponsors. She has described her work as "...both exciting and demanding, with many challenges along the way".
Jay wears several hats, managing our Southsea shop and helping to coordinate our shop team. She plays a key role in the success of our daily retail operations across all eight of our charity shops.
Becky has been a key part of our Southsea shop team, serving as Deputy Manager for the past six years. She has recently stepped into the role of Compliance Officer, working closely with Kez. Becky brings a wealth of hands-on experience from the shop floor, providing her with a strong foundation to support and uphold compliance across the charity.
Jonathan Selvaraja holds a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from Bournemouth University and has professional experience in banking and financial services. He is passionate about supporting initiatives that improve the lives of children and is committed to using his accounting skills to help create lasting impact in children’s lives across and beyond the UK.
Graduated with a Bachelor's in Animation and a Master's in Digital Media. James is CRY's designated animator and graphic designer and loves anything to do with computers and technology. He is enjoying working for CRY and using his skills to contribute to its charitable causes around the world, helping children in need outside the UK.
Emma has been working for CRY since 2024, beginning as Finance and Operations assistant, and now holding the role of Operations and Fundraising Coordinator. With many aspects to her role including office management, donor management, safeguarding, partner communications and data protection, her favourite part and her driving motivation is and will always be seeing children go beyond poverty and reach their full potential.
As an award-winning coach, speaker, and mentor, Elizabeth is passionate about helping people discover their purpose, grow in confidence, and make a positive impact in their communities. She has extensive experience in public speaking, community engagement, partnership building, and working with diverse groups. As a mother, school governor, and active church leader, she is passionate about seeing the Church and wider community work together to create opportunities that enable every child to thrive and rise beyond poverty.
CRY operates eight charity shops across the South, staffed by an incredible team of employees and volunteers. These shops bring together workers of all abilities and backgrounds, united in their mission to make a positive impact on children's lives worldwide.