RICHARD ISAACS, TREASURER
An experienced Finance Director and travel industry professional, having worked with such notable brands as Kuoni and TUI Travel before joining Exodus, Richard has a passion for travel, international development, and sustainability. He is an active member in his local community (including auditing the accounts for the local primary school) and a keen cyclist.
CRISTA CULLEN
Olympic Gold Medallist Hockey player, adventurer and conservationist, Crista is determined to change the world for the better. She already sits on the board of a number of organisations and has set up her own charity, Tofauti Foundation, empowering communities and supporting conservation in Africa. Crista brings to the board of Trustees her breadth of experience and her passion for conservation and development.
HILARY THOMAS
An experienced fundraiser with nearly 20 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector, Hilary is a corporate partnerships specialist who is passionate about harnessing the power of the private sector to drive positive change in the world. Her career and passion for travel has taken her around the world and she looks forward to sparking the same spirit of adventure in her two young children as they grow up.
GILES TOTTERDELL
Giles has extensive experience of financial management and governance across a number of charities both large and small. He is particularly passionate about helping rural communities to thrive and prosper through economic development. Giles is also a regular Exodus client, combining his love of travelling with cycling and trekking.
The Exodus Travels Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1182265). 100% of your donation will go to our work on the ground. Donations can be made from any country, though are eligible for a tax deduction in the UK only.
Yes, your entire donation will go directly to the specific partner you have chosen. Alternatively, you can give to the Exodus Travels Foundation as a whole and we will distribute all of your donation to our trusted partners, where we feel it will have the most impact.
The Exodus Travels Foundation is a separate entity from Exodus Travels and other financial supporters. The Exodus Travels Foundation is an independent, non-profit organisation with a board of directors who determine strategy and monitor progress.
We certainly do! We are based in the UK, but our donors come from all over the world. You can choose to donate in a range of currencies.
Donations from the UK are eligible for tax deduction. As most of our partners are small, grassroots organisations that are not recognised as international charities, we can’t offer tax deductions on donations made from outside of the UK.
The Exodus Travels Foundation has a board consisting of senior staff at Exodus Adventure Travels and at least three Trustees from external organisations. The board ensures all beneficiary organisations and partners are assessed and monitored according to approved criteria. Our accounts are audited by an external, independent auditor.
The Exodus Travels Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1182265).
Yes, you absolutely can. Firstly, we recommend that you seek qualified legal advice when making or changing a Will. Click here for further information on leaving a legacy.
The Exodus Travels Foundation regularly shares updates about our partners and projects on our social media accounts and we send a quarterly newsletter providing a snapshot of our activities and their impact on local communities globally. Make sure to follow The Exodus Travels Foundation and the social media accounts of the partner organisations you have donated to, in order see how your donations are supporting communities, conserving nature, and providing disaster relief around the world.
