Bash supports HFTF's financial activities, including budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

bashkim.muca@hftf.org.uk

Jonny's background is in charity and higher education leadership. Currently CEO of the University of York's Graduate Student Association, Jonny has served as a trustee of six charities, most recently as the Vice Chair of St Nicks, an environmental charity in York.  Jonny's growing concern about political inaction on climate issues led him to Hope for the Future - drawn to the charity's positive, inclusive, and impactful approach to creating change.

James brings over 10 years of experience in finance roles, with expertise in accounting, audit, risk management, and strategic financial planning including working with charities.

Cristina is a professor of politics at the University of Leeds and has worked on parliament and public engagement for 20 years. She is passionate about empowering people to enable change and she wanted to work with Hope for the Future to help achieve meaningful action on climate and the environment.

Uday has well-rounded experience of Investment Oversight, Risk Assurance, and Governance within the Financial Services industry. He believes that climate risk is investment risk and is passionate about transitioning away from the present scale of climate risk.

Rodolfo’s background is in policy and communications with a career that spans central Government and the charity sector. He is Vice Chair of East Street Arts in Leeds and former Ambassador for Young Trustees Movement. Rodolfo joined HFTF to better support civil society and local communities to make their voice heard in how we address the climate emergency.

Jacob is currently a researcher at a community-interest consultancy, where he is Co-Director of a research centre exploring future trends. He has a broad range of research, policy and public engagement experience across energy and technology areas, having previously worked for charities, a think tank, and a regulator.

Sam is a senior climate and energy analyst currently working at the Committee on Climate Change.  He brings over eight years of extensive experience in advancing climate action within the UK government and internationally, combining expertise in climate science, policy analysis, and strategic oversight.

Richard is a social anthropologist  and senior research fellow at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London.  He has worked  on political engagement and communication projects in the UK, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Ethiopia.

Xihui Haviour Chen is an Associate Professor at the Keele Business School. Her expertise lies in climate governance, green innovation, environmental management and sustainability. She has showcased her research at prestigious international conferences and has contributed to esteemed academic journals. Her  work has also featured in Financial Management Magazine, Scottish Left Review, and on Tunisia TV. She is Associate Editor of the Journal of Environmental Management and Review of Accounting and Finance.

Adam is Deputy Director of Energy UK, and has a background in climate and energy policy in both the UK and EU. His work has been focused on driving progress in tackling climate change.
From forging coalitions across civil society, to giving evidence at Parliamentary committees and working with senior policymakers, Adam is experienced at developing advocacy programmes that persuade people of the need for change.

As a charity engagement specialist with extensive experience in engaging people to become active citizens. Cassa brings experience in  charity finance and fundraising, HR,  monitoring and evaluation and marketing/ communications