Our team

Matt Jackson DSO

Chief Executive Officer

Matt is the Chief Executive of RMA – The Royal Marines Charity, bringing 30 years of experience as a senior Royal Marines Officer. He is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s operations, fostering a strong team culture, and ensuring that the charity meets its objectives by managing both human and capital resources; he is the public face of the charity.  Matt is accountable to the Board of Trustees.

Simon Wright QGM

Chief Operating Officer

Simon’s role is an enabling one which encompasses oversight of all Charity HR, contracts, governance, health and safety, information systems and technology, insurance, infrastructure, strategic planning, risk management and mitigation, amenities funding and Company secretarial duties.

Danny Egan

Director of Health & Wellbeing

Danny leads the Health & Wellbeing team from our Portsmouth Office – delivering the charity’s Health & Wellbeing delivery outputs to support the Corps Family.

Caroline Casey

Director of Fundraising & Communications

Caroline leads the Charity’s communications and fundraising teams, responsible for managing voluntary income derived from community fundraising and major events, and for the marketing and communications strategies across all platforms. She is principally based at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, Lympstone.

Tom Wilson

Director of Development

Tom is responsible for the management and leadership of the major donor, corporate, trusts and legacies income generation and relationships
with the business network. Tom works collaboratively with the wider fundraising team, to develop a strategy and revenue streams that enable the delivery of the charity’s crucial outputs. Tom is based principally in London.

Phil Gilby MBE

Membership Operations Director 

Phil’s role includes the planning and conduct of membership events.  Additionally, he plays a vital role in the promotion of the development of new branches, holding responsibility for specialist non-geographical branches. He is principally based at Commando Training Centre RM.

Wendy Sheen

Executive Assistant

Wendy is the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive. She is responsible for timely preparation of materials required by the Chief Executive and acts as the first point of contact between the Chief Executive and outside parties.

Sue Holloway

Health & Wellbeing Service Development and Casework Manager

Sue works alongside Director of Health & Wellbeing (HWB) providing support to all pillars of delivery in developing the services offered to the Corps family. In addition to line management of TSOs and Tribunal Advocates she is responsible for administration and management of HWB case recording system and provides casework guidance and direction to team.  She is also responsible for team training, charity Safeguarding training and HWB policy.

John Reed

Welfare & Grants Manager

John is responsible for delivering and managing our grants to the Corps Family.  He works with other charities and SSAFA caseworkers to almonise grants and provide the best possible support to the Royal Marines Family.

Hazel Maxwell-Payne

Clinical Psychotherapy Lead (contractor)

Hazel supports veterans and their families to access psychological treatments primarily through the NHS and when this is not available, via RMA – The Royal Marines Charity funded psychotherapists.

She provides ad hoc crisis support and advises the Health & Wellbeing team on mental health issues.

Jim Morris MBE

Transition Support Officer (South & Wales) and RMA Support Volunteer Manager

Jim provides our vital vulnerable service leaver support. He identifies holistic need which includes physical and financial needs and links the service leaver with the most appropriate support, helping them develop new strengths and ensures they still feel that important sense of identity and belonging to the Corps family.  Jim also supports veterans leaning back into the charity requiring support.  Recently he has begun managing our group of 45 Support Volunteers who provide valuable assistance to the Health & Wellbeing Team.

Jim has been in post since 2017 and currently works out of Bickleigh Barracks, Plymouth.

Paul Barrett

Transition Support Officer North (and Scotland, Northern Ireland)

Paul provides our vital vulnerable service leaver support.  He identifies holistic need which includes physical and financial needs and links the service leaver with the most appropriate support, helping them develop new strengths and ensures they still feel that important sense of identity and belonging to the Corps family.  Paul also supports veterans leaning back into the charity requiring support.   Paul has been in post since 2021 and currently works out of Condor Barracks, Arbroath.

Paul Kirby

Welfare & Grants Officer

Paul works within the Welfare & Grants team. He is responsible for assessing new assistance requests and decides on the level of assistance given. Paul makes decisions on both financial or non-financial support, whichever is appropriate to the case.

Steve Willett

Tribunals Advocate & War Pension Advisor

Steve works alongside Kevin Jensen as one of our Tribunal Advocate and War Pensions Advisors. They provide advice on Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) claims, War Pensions (WP) and compensation. He also represents serving and former Royal Marines beneficiaries at WP and AFCS tribunals – ensuring they receive the best possible compensation following injury.

Steve works out of Stonehouse, Plymouth.

Kevin Jensen

Tribunals Advocate & War Pension Advisor

Kevin works alongside Steve Willett as one of our Tribunal Advocate and War Pensions Advisors. They provide advice on Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) claims, War Pensions (WP) and compensation. He also represents serving and former Royal Marines beneficiaries at WP and AFCS tribunals – ensuring they receive the best possible compensation following injury.

Kevin works out of 47 Commando, Plymouth.

Paul Gray

Transformation-Collaboration and Consensus Project Officer

Paul is our Transformation-Collaboration and Consensus Project Officer.  His role is to deliver the Transformation-Collaboration and Consensus Project.

Kate Stoakes

Clinical case Administrator

Kate works within the Health & Wellbeing Team, coordinating the clinical case administration.

Zoe Darnbrough

Head of Employment and Education

Zoe ensures the delivery of Employment and Education strategy. She supports and maintains a relationship with potential employers. She is responsible for the management of caseloads and ensures the best possible support is given to those facing medical discharge.

Tony Radford

Employment  Relationship Specialist

Tony has a focused approach to growing our employer relationships. He is responsible for supporting all compulsory discharged, veterans and spouses into sustainable long term employment. Tony delivers careers advice and guidance to all applicable as well as signposting to charity partners and relevant training providers.

Gaby Applegate

Membership Office Manager

Gaby is responsible for coordinating memberships for Association Members. She also is responsible for the PR activity of the Charity.

Adrienne Kamester

Membership Coordinator 

AJ is part of the Membership Team, managing all aspects of the charity’s membership. She is based at CTCRM.

Lucy Ekins

Membership Coordinator

Lucy is part of the Membership Team, managing all aspects of the charity’s membership. She is based at CTCRM

Zan Whale

CRM & Major Events Manager

Zan is responsible for database, office and fundraising administration within the Charity.

Colin Hunt

IT Database Manager

Colin is our IT and Database Manager, specialising in networks, systems and databases.

Tom Eaton

Development Manager

Tom works on the management and delivery of the charity’s research and tracking programme. He is also responsible for supporting the delivery of events organised by the charity’s Department for Development.

Lindsey Barry

Community Fundraising Manager

Lindsey is Community Fundraising Manager and is responsible for fundraising through events and challenges. She is based at CTCRM.

Hannah Pym

Fundraising Officer

Hannah assists the Fundraising Manager and Team with various events throughout the year, helping to raise much-needed funds for the RMA – The Royal Marines Charity.

She is based at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines.

Sharon Russell

Finance Officer

Sharon is responsible for charitable finance processing, regular giving and fundraising income.

Ashleigh Andrews

Welfare & Grants Officer

Ashleigh works within the Welfare & Grants team, assessing new assistance requests and determining the appropriate level of support. She is responsible for making decisions on both financial and non-financial assistance, ensuring those in need receive the most effective support tailored to their circumstances.

Heidi Lewis

Addictions Specialist.

Heidi works within the health and wellbeing team, based at Stonehouse barracks.

Her role is to ensure best practice and efficiency for all addictions interventions nationally.

Tracy Broun

Tracy serves as the Membership Coordinator and Finance Officer within the Membership strand of RMA – The Royal Marines Charity. She is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to ensure efficient office operations and serves as the primary point of contact for all financial matters, queries, and requests from members and Branches.

Robert Heatly MBE

Rob is responsible for developing and improving the charity’s concept of operations in Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England.  He maintains liaison with relevant devolved government personnel, supporters of the charity and other military third sector organisations.  Within the region he represents the charity, promotes membership activities, supports major events and provides a link with the serving Corps.

Lisa Tooby

As Employment Officer I will be providing comprehensive career guidance and targeted signposting to employers and training providers.  

Responsible for supporting service leavers, those being medically discharged, veterans, and spouses within the Corps family.  This will include conducting one-on-one career consultations, developing personalised career plans, and facilitating connections with potential employers and educational institutions.  

Support will be ongoing ensuring successful transitions into civilian employment.

Leo

Meet Leo, our first ever official mascot! Leo joins us to help bring even more smiles, connection, and Commando spirit to our Corps Family. Whether it’s at fundraising events, community days, or meeting our incredible veterans and supporters, Leo is ready to bring joy wherever he goes.

Neil Foreman

Neil is responsible for co-ordinating all fund-raising events in Scotland, Northern Ireland and prescribed population areas of northern England (collectively known as the region). This will include Major Events and Community Fundraising.

Ellie Beverley

Ellie assists in a variety of events throughout the year, alongside the Fundraising Team, to help raise funds for the RMA – The Royal Marines Charity.

She is based at CTCRM