Abhishek has been a driving force in Nepal since the earthquake of 2015, taking personal responsibility for overseeing the rebuilding of 15 out of 20 Juniper schools and managing the new Nepal Evergreen tree planting project.

Ron, a retired chartered accountant, is an active climber, walker, runner, and skier who also serves as a town councillor. Despite his busy schedule, he still manages the Juniper Trust’s finances.

For almost 30 years, Glenn has been a Trustee of the Juniper Trust and is dedicated to giving back to the communities he has visited during his extensive travels to the Himalayas over the past 40 years.

Despite leading a busy life as a freelance graphic designer in Chamonix and occasionally traveling to Nepal and Bhutan, Geraldine always prioritizes her family and still manages to volunteer for both the Juniper Trust and her local community.

Ayub’s passion for the mountains of northern Pakistan is widely known, as he has worked as a trekking guide and volunteer for many years. He is known to visit even the most remote villages to provide assistance wherever needed.

After long careers in education, Justin and Chris recently retired to the UK’s Lake District. Looking to broaden their horizons, they have plans to travel to Nepal in Autumn 2023 to assist with teacher training at the Juniper Trust Schools.

Durlav, a photographer known for his work with National Geographic and other magazines, has volunteered to use his skills to capture the stories of communities aided by The Juniper Trust.

Angela Locke, a writer and poet, founded the Juniper Trust nearly 30 years ago after being handed a Juniper branch by a young girl on a trek in Nepal. Her inspiration to help the children of Nepal led to the establishment of the trust.

Hayley is an avid volunteer who loves to travel and hike volcanoes. She spends her free time raising funds for and volunteering at the Karama Children’s Home in Tanzania, taking the kids on hikes when she’s not scaling a volcano.

Chris, a renowned UK mountaineer and Everest summiteer, supports and serves as a patron of The Juniper Trust, aiming to give back to the country that played a significant role in his climbing career.

Aadarsha, a seasoned QA Automation Engineer with experience in US and Australian IT firms, dedicates his expertise to the Juniper Trust. Passionate about giving back to the community, he offers technical support and guidance, enriching the organization’s endeavors with his skills.

Laura, a lecturer at Lancaster University with expertise in biodiversity net gain, carbon sequestration, ecology, and tree works consultation services, has generously volunteered to oversee The Juniper Trust’s Nepal Evergreen Project.