Our team

Jane joined JLF in 1978, succeeding her brother Peter as Chair in 2018. After establishing a local Cystic Fibrosis Group, she became a trustee of the Cystic Fibrosis Holiday Fund, though her key focus has been dementia.  In 1988 the formation of a pioneering specialist training programme led to the launch of Dementia UK in 1995.  As founder Jane chaired the charity’s Board for ten years, remaining a trustee till her retirement in 2015 when she was appointed Honorary President.  In 2007 Jane was awarded the OBE for services to those with dementia.

James is a Director of a central London based commercial property company. He currently chairs the Board of the Cystic Fibrosis Holiday Fund. Representing this charity and then JLF, he was a member of London Youth’s estates management team working to secure the future of its centre Woodrow High House. He joined the JLF Board in 2005 and now works closely with other trustees on the Joseph Levy Education Fund offering support in the career development of young people living with CF moving into further education.

Katy is a primary school/ SEN teacher with a BA in early childhood studies with a particular interest in dyslexia. She joined the JLF Board in 2016. Her role includes working with other trustees to provide educational grants for young people living with Cystic Fibrosis and advising the foundation on grants related to autism.

Mark worked for leading auction house Christie’s, London for over 12 years and is currently an active member of the art world, working as a consultant and also as a Director of a London property company.  He joined the JLF board as an observer over 10 years ago and was appointed a trustee at the end of 2020.  He is also a long-time supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Holiday Fund and Dementia UK, and has a particular interest in sport, art and creative projects for disadvantaged young people. 

James joined JLF in June 2017. He has previously led a range of grant-making and fundraising charities in Birmingham, London and the South East of England.  He currently volunteers as a mentor with a charity that supports care experienced young people into employment.

Orshoya’s background is as a career guidance professional enabling people to achieve their dreams. She supported people to enter education for the first time, to progress to higher education as well as to secure employment and progress in their professional life. She also organised popular tabletop sales at a community venue and Restart Parties for people to have their electrical items repaired, prolong their working life and save the environment. Orshoya also supports people with physical and learning disabilities by organising opportunities for socialising and promoting well-being. She facilitates a walking group called The Adventurers.

Ben joined in 1999, which means he is JLF’s longest serving employee.  In his part-time role he provides admin support to JLF as well as admin work for the Cystic Fibrosis Holiday Fund which shares JLF’s offices.  Ben is a resident at Langdon, a charity which enables people with learning disabilities and autism to lead independent lives.