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Trustees and Committee members

Who runs the Ruth First Educational Trust?

Members of the Executive Committee in 2024-25

TrusteesOther members
Chair: Prof Mike ThompsonDr Margaret Masson
(St Chad’s College)
Treasurer: Francis PritchardDr Alice Nah
Secretary: Helen CharnleyDr Diana Collecott
Lotte ShanklandProf Martha Young-Scholten
Prof Patrick DoreyPatson Muzuwa
 Prof Cheryl McEwanDr Kola Mudashiru
(Durham University International Office)
Councillor Lesley Mavin
(Durham County Council)
Prof Bongani Ndimba
(University of the Western Cape)
 Dr Pearson Nkhoma
(Goldsmiths, University of London)
 
 Ruth First Scholar: Nafisa Roza

The Ruth First Educational Trust is a registered UK charity (no. 1019975)

Email: [email protected]

Patrons

Bill Bryson – writer, former Chancellor of Durham University
Sir Thomas Allen – opera singer, former Chancellor of Durham University
Gillian Slovo – writer, daughter of Ruth First and Joe Slovo

Updated Jan 2025 Mike Thompson
[email protected]
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