Meet the people behind Just Helping

Chair of Trustees

Nick Stammers

Nick Stammers is an Entrepreneur, Leader, and Adventurer in all areas of his life. He is the founding Trustee of Just Helping, established in 2012.

His past achievements include a number of leadership roles in technology companies including co-founder and Managing Director of Teleca UK, and CEO of Teleca AB (Stockholmsbörsen).

Nick regularly volunteers his time on a variety of projects and is very involved in supporting the work of the Tony Robbins Foundation, working as a volunteer trainer since 2004.

www.thetonyrobbinsfoundation.org

Inspired by the coming together of local communities on fundraising projects across the world, he was compelled to utilise his expertise to provide the opportunity for more people to come together and benefit from fundraising events.

Trustee

Iain Tittle

After graduating from the University of Huddersfield Iain joined a fashion wholesale company in a sales position. Within 7 years he was made CEO and then Chair in 2004. He was instrumental in the 15 fold growth of the company during his tenure there.

Iain continued his highly successful business career sitting as Company Director until retirement.

Iain now enjoys spending his time with his family whilst bringing his wealth of experience to Just Helping in his role as Trustee. Iain is instrumental in the growth and leadership of the flagship Manchester collection whilst contributing his first-hand knowledge of running a collection to the wider Just Helping community.

Trustee

Martin Heath

After graduating from Nottingham University with a first class degree in Chemistry, Martin joined Price Waterhouse (PW) in Manchester where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. During his 21 years as a Partner in PW and from 1998, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Martin worked with a broad range of clients.

Martin enjoyed a number of leadership roles as a Partner and became Office Senior Partner in Liverpool until his retirement from the firm in 2017.

Dedicated to using his years of experience and expertise for good, Martin also sits on the Board of Directors of the Seashell Trust www.seashelltrust.org.uk and is Governor of the Royal School Manchester.

Chief Operating Officer

Alexandra Bryer

Alex joined Just Helping in March 2022 and brings years of experience in Senior Operations from the private sector. Alex enjoys applying her skills & experience to now benefit the charity sector.

She particularly enjoys working on environmental strategies to bring the private, public and charity sector in collaboration together.

Alex enjoys participating in fundraising and volunteering within her local community and helping to raise funds for local school PTA.

Junior Digital Operations Manager

Faye Maders

Faye joined the team in May 2022 and holds qualifications in art and design and administration. Before joining Just Helping Faye worked for a large non-profit organisation working in IT and project & data administration.

She enjoys the creative aspects of web development and relishes getting involved in new projects whilst offering support to our collection leads.

When not working, Faye loves to spend her free time cooking, gaming and playing with her two cats.

Marketing & Communications Manager

Sophie Stammers

Sophie joined Just Helping in March 2024 as Marketing Manager, bringing experience across B2B and consumer marketing in the FMCG, beauty and events sectors.

Since moving into the charity sector, Sophie has helped strengthen Just Helping's national marketing, brand and reach, championing the communities and organisations at the heart of its work.

Outside of work, Sophie loves keeping active particularly tennis, padel and pickleball. She is also a keen skier and previously volunteered for 3 years as Vice President & President of her university Snowsports Club.

Partnerships and Development Manager

Georgia Vacher

Georgia joined the Just Helping team in May 2024 and has extensive experience in both Event Management and Business Development. She worked on not-for-profit events as part of her studies at The Arts University of Bournemouth and again when working with Bournemouth BID after graduation.

Georgia discovered a passion for charitable events and was eager to get back into this field after spending some time working in Business Development.

Georgia will be utilising her skills to continue to grow the work of Just Helping and support our community.

Development Manager

Maz Keenan

An integral and well-known member of the Just Helping team. Truly passionate about bringing communities together, enabling them and providing fantastic support to everyone involved.

Maz is a key support and mentor for many of our Collection Leads. Maz imparts her extensive experience and knowledge of working within the sector as a Fundraiser and Event Lead.

Maz has had a rich, professional career in service within the Armed Forces, Police Force and Hospice Movement.

Administrator

Olga Chernyatina

Olga joined the team in January 2022 as our In-house Administrator. Olga is highly experienced in IT & Software development.

In addition, she is also the Technical Director of a non-profit community interest company focussed on supporting children’s development & learning.

Olga loves to help others and leads both a Russian and Chess School for children in Greater Manchester. In her free time she loves to get out in nature with her family and regularly hikes in the Cheshire countryside.