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 Our Team

Charityworks is governed by a board of trustees and is delivered by the team at Koreo. Koreo is run by Charityworks founder Rachel Whale, and has been the managing agent for Charityworks since its launch in 2009.

 

Sara Cruz
Project Coordinator

Sara is a Project Coordinator in Koreo’s Programme Team, working on key projects across our flagship programmes – Charityworks and Propel. Having worked at organisations such as AIESEC, Just Like Us, and The Prince’s Trust, Sara has been at the intersection of youth development and inclusive education, supporting individuals to grow their potential and create change in their communities.

With experience spanning programme design, partnership building, recruitment, and operational delivery, Sara is interested in building pathways for future leaders across sectors through programme coordination, strategic partnerships, and inclusive outreach.

Currently pursuing a Master’s in International Development, Sara is passionate about addressing inequality through systems change and community-based solutions, with a strong focus on amplifying underrepresented voices, centring lived experience, and ensuring the social sector reflects the diversity of the communities it serves.

Ben Dewhirst
Project Manager

Ben is a dynamic Programme Manager, facilitator and coach at Koreo, bringing energy, empathy, and expertise to a diverse range of programmes. He plays a key role in the design and delivery of flagship programmes like Charityworks and Propel, working closely with clients, partners, and participants to create meaningful impact. A skilled facilitator and coach, Ben combines oversight with hands-on support, helping emerging leaders grow with confidence.

His background spans fundraising, community engagement, and political advocacy, with a particular focus on homelessness and housing - experience that grounds his work in a deep understanding of social justice.

Known for his thoughtful approach and ability to manage large-scale projects with precision, Ben is passionate about building inclusive spaces where people can thrive, lead, and drive change.

Sinmi Labisi
Project Coordinator

Sinmi is an experienced Project Coordinator, overseeing project delivery, data management, and communications across both the Programmes and Consultancy portfolio at Koreo. As the first point of contact for stakeholder support, Sinmi works closely with participants and partner organisations throughout their programme year, ensuring a smooth and supportive experience. Sinmi also facilitates learning spaces and peer support sessions that foster connection amongst programme participants.

Driven by a deep commitment to outreach and social impact, Sinmi is passionate about working with organisations and communities to promote social justice, inclusion, and empowerment. Before joining Koreo, she worked in the education sector, supporting schools and delivering a national education programme aimed at improving attainment outcomes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Sinmi has an academic background in Sociology, International Development, and British Sign Language.

Amy Kimmins
Marketing & Business Development Manager

Amy is the Marketing and Business Development Manager at Koreo, where she leads on strategic marketing to grow the reach and impact of our social change programmes – Charityworks and Propel.

With over a decade of experience in marketing – spanning Fast-Moving Consumer Goods brands and student recruitment in the higher education sector – she is passionate about crafting data-led communication strategies that deliver real impact. She also loves building strong, lasting relationships with clients, grounded in trust, openness, and shared values.

Having lived in Singapore, Korea, America, and the UK, Amy brings a multicultural perspective to her work and thrives in diverse, collaborative environments. She believes the best ideas come from bringing together different voices and experiences, and she’s excited to support organisations to grow with purpose and drive meaningful change.

Dan Fardon
Senior Partnerships Manager

Dan is the Senior Partnerships Manager at Koreo, responsible for the strategy and delivery of growth across our programmes, including Charityworks and 2027. Dan oversees our programme marketing and recruitment teams and works closely with the delivery team to ensure the best service for all current and prospective partners and participants.

After 6+ years in recruitment, business development and account management, alongside a background working in charities and social outreach programmes, he was keen to pursue a career that combined this experience with his passion for working to see a more just and equitable society.

Dan cares deeply about building strong, diverse partnerships and networks across the social change ecosystem, connecting people of all backgrounds to help mobilise the movements that are changing our world for good.

Rachel Whale
Charityworks Co-Founder & Koreo CEO

Rachel is the Founder & CEO of Koreo and a leadership and organisational development specialist with 30 years’ experience working in the public and non-profit sectors in the UK and internationally. Having spent 10 years as an operational Director in the mental health sector before starting Koreo, Rachel has led the development of Koreo’s learning and development practice since 2004, researching, embedding and sharing a unique combination of evidence based approaches and creative human centred techniques that mobilise the power of the collective to drive progressive social change.

Her organisational clients in the last 5 years have included National Lottery Community Fund, the Mind Federation, The Health Foundation, Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing, Care International, AgeUK, FrontlineAids. She has also led the design and delivery of a range of innovative leadership programmes (2027, Charityworks Fast Track, Change100) which are focused on supporting clearer and more inclusive career routes through social change. Rachel is a learning designer, practitioner, coach, facilitator and action learning expert.

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