Meet the team
Our People
Our charity is supported by a committed and talented team, each bringing their own skills and passion to help us deliver our goals. You can meet just some of our team below.
Jakie Jewell
CEO of Children's Sailing Trust
Cornish born and raised by the Helford River, Jakie’s career includes 30 years in the commercial accommodation sector. This means Jakie stepped into the CEO role with a wealth of experience, an understanding of the strengths and challenges of being a charity based in Cornwall and a drive to continue the positive impact of Children’s Sailing Trust.
Trustees of Children's Sailing Trust
Coralie Green
Chair of Trustees
As well as heading up the charity, Coralie also serves on the management committee. Her career includes time at Citizens Advice in Cambridgeshire as a Trustee and Chairman, and fundraising and event management at Ely Cathedral. She was an elected District Councillor in East Cambridgeshire 2015-2019. Moving to Cornwall in 2019, Coralie is also a Trustee of National Maritime Museum Cornwall, a Volunteer Visitor for Henry Smith Charity and a volunteer vaccinator for the Covid vaccination programme.
Tom Green
Formerly CEO of European agribusiness Spearhead International Ltd, Tom now holds a number of Non-Executive Directorships. He is a Trustee of LEAF – Linking Environment And Farming; Chairman of LEAF Marque ltd, and a former Trustee of the Ely Cathedral Trust.
Stephen Watson
Presently Chairman of Wealth Manager & Corporate Chartered Financial Adviser Watson French, my professional background and experience in financial management & investments commenced in 1979. During this time I have advised and developed strong relationships with many individuals and corporates and I continue to do so. Providing opportunities, development, support and enjoyment for vulnerable and disabled children is important to me. Accordingly I am delighted to be involved with Children’s Sailing Trust.
Richard Trafford
Richard is a chartered surveyor by profession and before retiring in 2024, was Global Head of Real Estate for Zurich insurance. Richard grew up on the river Exe where, as a small boy, he learned to sail in an Optimist dinghy built by his father. Like our charity’s founder John Green, he gained a perspective on life through sailing unmatched in many other activities. Richard lives in Cornwall within sight of the sea.
Robert Ackland
Robert brings considerable expertise, having served as Safeguarding Lead for Polwhele School in Truro for many years – and is great fun to work with!
Honorary Vice Presidents
Tony Holden
Charles Richardson
Jonathan Thornton
Our esteemed colleagues and friends, who contributed so much over the years as Trustees of our charity, and now continue to support and advocate despite having officially ‘retired’ – we are so grateful for their wisdom and on-going enthusiasm for the cause!