Helen is responsible for developing fundraising relationships and managing the Sea-Changers grants programmes. This is a voluntary role, which she does when not working as a Learning and Development specialist.

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Helen says, "I learned to scuba dive in 2002, but I didn't realise what a life-changing hobby it would become. After a few years of diving, it became clear that the sea was experiencing some very serious problems. My concern resulted in action, and with the support of some fantastic people, Sea-Changers was born." 

Rachel is responsible for the development of partnerships at Sea-Changers, a voluntary role that she carries out alongside running her own business, Community Research. 

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Rachel says, "As a scuba diver, I feel privileged to have seen the amazing landscapes and creatures that lie hidden to many. At Sea-Changers, I am proud of all the great work we've funded and I'm looking forward to more opportunities for us to make a difference to the UK's beautiful coast and seas."

Helen is a marine biologist, diver, surfer, broadcaster and writer who has spent hundred's of hours underwater watching fish.  Her latest book, The Brilliant Abyss, explores the deep sea and the importance of this hidden world.  Her work combines a passion for science, conservation, exploration and storytelling.

As a scientist, Helen has a PhD from St John’s College, Cambridge. She acts as a scientific adviser to Sea-Changers in our grant assessment process, ensuring that successful applications, where relevant, have a sound scientific basis. 

Rosy is Sea-Changers' paid support worker and has been managing all things grants and admin related since early 2019. Before that, she was a Sea-Changers trustee and has been involved in developing our marketing and communications strategy and identifying new funding opportunities. She has experience in the education and environmental sectors at senior leadership level.

Rosy is a keen but untalented bird and wildlife watcher and takes great interest in environmental policy and current affairs.

Paul is a Management Consultant based in SW London.  He has had an interest in natural history and conservation since he was a small boy wanting to emulate Gerald Durrell.  He is a keen angler, occasional scuba diver and paddleboarder.  As a father to two small children Paul is hoping to help Sea Changers make a difference to the UK's oceans and preserve our environment for the next generation.

Steve is a private markets fund manager in the city of London. He has had a life-long interest in nature and all aspects of conservation. A former rower, Steve now enjoys time spent with his young family and trusty black labrador, Sully, on and around the coastlines of Sussex and the Isle of Wight.

Tanya is the Environment Manager for the Port of London Authority, where she advises on environmental work relating to the tidal River Thames. She leads the Authority’s statutory licensing and environmental duties, the Cleaner Thames Campaign, and is a member of The Thames Litter Forum.  As an active swimmer, diver, surfer and sailor she continues to promote marine conservation outside of her work. She also has voluntary roles in a number of marine and estuarine committees and groups, and volunteers in Marine Life, ORCA survey work and Seasearch diving. She sailed two legs of Exxpedition Round Britain in 2017.

Sue has a background in charity management including the Woodland Trust, the National Trust and Earthwatch. A passionate geographer, Sue is also a trustee of The Geographical Association. She has been passionate about nature, landscape and seascape for as long as she can remember and has always enjoyed the outdoors, particularly sea-kayaking and windsurfing. She now leads a small statutory body responsible for a designated landscape. She wants to help Sea-Changers because of her love of the sea, and her respect for the two founders.

David has worked in marine management for over twenty-five years. His experience includes running environmental campaigns on the beaches of Australia, researching marine plastic pollution in the Pacific, leading on policy advice at a pivotal time for the UK’s marine legislation, and working on the world’s largest offshore renewable energy programme.

David has held numerous senior posts in the marine management sector, including as Head of Marine Planning and Coastal at the Crown Estate and as Marine Policy Manager for the Environment Agency. He is currently the Global Projects Director for the Blue Marine Foundation, leading a suite of ocean conservation projects. David has a marine science doctorate and is a Fellow of the IMarEST.

Leigh started his career as a horticulturist, developing more into a conservationist while at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. His love of the sea came from scuba diving, fishing, boats and beach combing! Leigh was involved in conservation in the South Atlantic for two years before starting his role as CEO of Manx Wildlife Trust, where he now heads-up a wide marine remit, including membership of The Wildlife Trusts Irish Sea Working Group. Outside work hours, Leigh is a keen Seasearch diver and part of the Manx Eelgrass Group.

Lesley has worked with Sea-Changers for several years as a Trustee and as Vice Chair. In 2023, Lesley stepped down from the Board and stepped into the role of South West Regional Representative for Sea-Changers.

In her new role, Lesley will develop relationships with new and longstanding business partners based in the region and she will also liaise with Sea-Changers' funded projects across the south west.