PoC Staff

Lynn Carter MA - Director, full-time
Following several years working for an educational travel company and also teaching English abroad, Lynn joined PoC in 1996 as a volunteer, becoming employed three months later, responsible for fundraising and co-ordinating the PoC education courses. She became Director in May 1999, succeeding Tom Blumenau OBE, who was one of the founders of PoC.

Kirsty Bennett BA - Grants Officer, part-time
After completing a degree in Modern Third World History at the School of Oriental and African Studies, Kirsty volunteered with the UNHCR before giving up work to bring up her young son. Kirsty joined PoC in April 2002 and now alongside Claire, she assesses, processes and researches grant applications.

Rachael Tyndall - Administrator/Volunteer Co-ordinator, part-time
Rachael joined PoC in 2001, following a year-long world trip, prior to which she had worked as a PA in London. In addition to running the office and being in charge of donor relations, she also co-ordinates the volunteer programme. 

Claire Izzard BA - Grants Officer, part-time
Claire recently obtained a first class degree in Culture and Politics as a mature student after being a full-time mum to her three children, now aged one, eight and twelve.  Wishing to return to work and gain experience in her chosen field of human rights, Claire joined us in 2007 to offer maternity cover to the Grants Team, initially as a volunteer, and then joined our small team permanently in 2008.

Claire Ranyard MA- Development Officer, part-time
Claire has an MA in Human Rights and International Law and a background in fundraising and marketing. She has recently returned from two years in South America where she spent a year working in Bolivian prisons coordinating education and welfare projects.