Our trustees
Hilary Law - Chair
Hilary has been involved in MiA since the early days, both sponsoring a child and rolling her sleeves up and getting stuck in on a weekly basis. She has always worked in the charity sector and loves to lead projects and initiatives that change people's lives. MiA is no exception.
As an adventurer at heart, and a lover of travel Hilary has visited the projects in the Philippines several times and taken teams to be involved. Over the years she has been especially involved in championing women and family relationships and set up training courses both locally and internationally.
Favorites are her family, food, design and looking after her chickens and sheep.
Rachel Bedicer
Rachel served as a missionary in the Philippines for 10 years with a UK charity that supports, houses and educates Filipino children. Rachel and her husband, Ric, were youth Pastors for the church in Subic, training young people to lead a children’s ministry program in the local community, which is still running today. During this time Rachel met Tim & Emily and was able to visit and see first hand the work of MiA in Cebu.
Since returning to the UK Rachel has begun a career in finance administration, currently working for a Housing Association as a Rent and Income Accountant. She has four children and enjoys serving on the church worship team in Manchester.
Rachel joined the board in 2023
Frank Clark
Frank had a 37-year career with BT in various network design roles and has always given his time and skills to his Church in different voluntary roles. He is a Church Elder overseeing 12 overseas connections , a Church Trustee and part of the worship team. He also currently serves at a drop-in centre for the homeless.
Frank has been married to Sharon for 39 years, they’ve raised two sons and now also have two grandsons. Sharon is a senior church leader. Together they LOVE travelling, their children used to joke that they were mostly brought up in airports!
In 2005 they visited The Philippines and saw MiA work first hand. Since then they have visited regularly and been Team Leaders. They have run fundraising events for MiA and been huge advocates and encouragers to the entire team in Cebu and the UK.
Frank joined the board in 2021 and we are excited to have his wonderful passion and skills
Craig Kinnear
Craig Kinnear is a highly accomplished and dynamic leader known for successfully managing large projects in multiple industries across Africa and the UK. Craig's leadership is characterized by a strong emphasis on relationships, both with employees and customers, contributing to a motivated and engaged workforce. Craig is also involved in philanthropy, serving on a charity board and supporting community initiatives. His passion for initiating projects, building relationships, and fostering positive work environments makes him an inspiring and standout leader in his field.
Craig takes joy in exploring diverse cultures and cuisines. He proudly embraces the roles of a devoted husband and a father to two amazing children.