PFC Ethiopia is managed by a committed group of trustees who have a varied set of skills and experience, with a small but dedicated staff and many enthusiastic volunteers.
Colin Battell
Colin is the founder of Partners for Change Ethiopia (PFC Ethiopia) which he set up during the 1983-1985 famine when he was Chaplain of St Matthews Anglican Church in Addis Ababa.
He worked alongside an Ethiopian Orthodox church group, the Jerusalem Memorial Association to care for 1,000 children and since then we have evolved with a focus on supporting local communities to care for their children.
Colin is now a Roman Catholic Benedictine monk but remains a trustee and honorary President of PFC Ethiopia.
John Binns
John is co-chair of trustees. He first visited Ethiopia in 1993 where he encountered JeCCDO projects and has kept in touch since then, visiting regularly and supporting the work of PfC in the UK. He has also researched the life and the history of the church in Ethiopia, and wrote The Orthodox Church of Ethiopia: A History, published in 2017. He is an Anglican priest and was vicar of the university church in Cambridge for over 20 years and retired from that in 2017. He now lives in Staffordshire and enjoys exploring the wonderful countryside and baking bread.
Andrew Proud
Andrew is Co-Chair of Trustees alongside John. He was Bishop of the Horn of Africa from 2007 to 2011 and was especially concerned with refugee communities on the border of Ethiopia and South Sudan. He was also a trustee of our partner organisation JeCCDO including as secretary for five years. On his return to the UK he became Bishop of Reading for 8 years and is now a licensed honorary assistant Bishop in Peterborough Diocese.
Andrew sings with the Northampton Chamber Choir and loves to tend his double allotment with his wife Janice. He is passionate about art, long leisurely walks, whipping up delicious meals, discovering new music and reading historical fiction!
Caroline Field
Caroline is an International photographer based in London with over 25 years of photographic experience. She has a passion for travel and people photography. She loves to observe people and capture relaxed natural portraits. As a Mum of 3 boys and a labrador puppy she doesn’t get much spare time but when she does she enjoys all sports including running, bootcamp and yoga. Caroline has successfully set up links between schools in London and Ethiopia and has also captured stunning photographs of our projects in Ethiopia
Alina Listopad
Alina, Fellow ACCA joined PFC Ethiopia in 2025 as Treasurer. She is a finance and governance professional with over two decades of experience helping organisations build strong, transparent financial systems. Her journey into development work is deeply personal—after spending time in rural Sierra Leone and supporting her daughter’s extended family there, she witnessed firsthand how education and community-led initiatives can transform lives.
As Treasurer of PFC Ethiopia, Alina brings both technical expertise and heartfelt commitment to the cause. She has worked with global corporations, community organisations, and charities, always with a focus on making finance accessible, accountable, and aligned with purpose. Her work includes streamlining financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and supporting teams through change with empathy and clarity.
Alina is passionate about supporting grassroots development and ensuring that every resource is used wisely to create lasting impact. She is proud to contribute to PFC Ethiopia’s mission of empowering children and families through education and sustainable community support.
Angela Robson
Angela is an award-winning journalist, documentary maker and communications consultant. She has visited countries on every continent and has reported from more than fifty countries for the BBC, the Guardian, Le Monde, Comic Relief and many other media organisations, foundations and charities.
Rose Yombo-Djema
Rose is our Campaign Officer. She brings over ten years experience in fundraising and international project management having worked for charities involved in international development, cancer, military and children. When she is not fundraising she loves travelling and is always planning where to go on her next adventure!