MEET OUR TEAM

From 2001, Lynn organized the first youth county cricket tours from the UK to Sri Lanka, as well as weddings, honeymoons and cultural tours of the island. She returned as a volunteer after the Asian tsunami in February 2005 and has since fundraised tirelessly dedicating her focus on ending institutionalization and in the meantime improving quality of care and conditions, reuniting families, supporting disadvantaged families to prevent abandonment and providing education and vocational training to change the cycle of poverty, and as a result, reduce child abandonment in the future.

Nimali, known as Nimmu, is a care leaver from Sri Lanka who spent over a decade in institutional care. Drawing from her lived experience, she has become a passionate advocate for children’s rights and alternative care.

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She holds a degree in Journalism, Advertising and Mass Communication from NIILM University in India, alongside additional qualifications in criminal investigation, psychology, and social sciences. Nimmu has represented Sri Lanka at international conferences on child protection and women’s rights, and in 2024, was honoured as a Young Change-Maker by the UN Ambassador and Neon Media.

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At Their Future Today, she leads the foster care programme, helping to ensure children grow up in safe, loving families. Nimmu is also the co-founder of two national care leavers networks and continues to raise awareness through public speaking, advocacy, and her social media platforms. Her work is guided by a strong belief that no child should grow up alone.

Simon has had experience in the charity sector for nearly 30 years but also for many years as an Independent Monitor for Prisons at HMP The Mount in Hertfordshire.  In 2000 he won The UK Fundraising Manager of the year award while at Hope for Children (HOPE) where he later became Chief Executive, establishing the organization as an international charity with support including from Comic Relief and Sports Relief.  HOPE’s main country was Sri Lanka.

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"I am thrilled to be involved with such an amazing charity as Their Future Today doing such extraordinary things on the island."

Lois Lindley is a London based Chartered Accountant after qualifying from The University of Manchester with a Chemistry degree. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, sport and spending time with friends and family.

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"I remember a very long time ago watching a documentary about the 2004 Tsunami in Sri Lanka and its detrimental impact and thinking to myself that as soon as I finished University I wanted to spend time there volunteering and trying to make a difference.

In 2013 that dream became a reality as I spent four weeks volunteering in orphanages in Sri Lanka. I was overwhelmed and saddened by the conditions and experiences the children faced there and had in my mind I wanted to come back or do something further to help the children of Sri Lanka.

In 2018, I was keen to find a voluntary post and could not believe it when I came across TFT, an organisation looking to bring change and bring children outside of these orphanages and into loving homes. I knew I wanted to be a part of TFT at the outset."

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Indy is the founder of Indypendent PR.  She is an accomplished Communications leader with a diverse career spanning over two decades across music, media and third sector in organisations such as Sony Music UK, Saatchi & Saatchi and the BBC, where over 11 years she worked across BBC Radio 1, Radio 1Xtra and BBC TV.

Indy is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. She advises on and advocates for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the music industry as a member of the BPI Equity & Justice Advisory Group (EJAG) and UK Music Diversity Taskforce.

“I am so honoured to be part of Their Future Today, a charity doing absolutely vital work on the ground in Sri Lanka, supporting and protecting the wellbeing, rights and futures of some of the most disadvantaged children, young women and families.”

Having volunteered with TFT during Sri Lanka’s 2022 "financial crisis", I witnessed how swiftly the organisation implemented strategic, grassroots interventions to support vulnerable families and communities. As extreme poverty, limited resources, and the growing lure of overseas employment led to alarming increases in child abandonment and institutionalisation, TFT’s rapid and effective responses stood out. I realised that this was far more than "firefighting". These interventions were only possible because of the extensive knowledge, relationships, and trust TFT has built in over 15 years of working in Sri Lanka. TFT's holistic approach combines grassroots efforts to alleviate poverty and prevent child abandonment with collaboration among a diverse range of stakeholders to promote alternative care, social inclusion, and best practice. These include affected families, care professionals, law enforcement, and the judiciary. At the same time, TFT works with local and national government bodies, civil society, and intergovernmental organisations to build political will, remove barriers, and drive systemic reform. This positions TFT uniquely to lead and support the development of a comprehensive and sustainable strategy for childcare reform and alternative family care systems in Sri Lanka.

As a British-Sri Lankan, I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute my legal and policy expertise in support of TFT’s mission.

Mr Percy has worked with TFT for over 15 years, attending international alternative childcare conferences, is also a highly respected businessman and Justice of the Peace in Sri Lanka and is responsible for the smooth running, management and development of TFT Projects in the Southern Province and Countrywide.

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His limitless generosity of spirit has no bounds and he is an invaluable asset to TFT and all our 36 staff and 4000 beneficiaries. 

Joel has been an integral part of Their Future Today (TFT) since 2005, when he first assisted with the charity’s fundraising events. At just 13 years old, he demonstrated his passion and creativity by writing a script and producing a short promotional film to support TFT’s mission.

By the age of 16, Joel was actively involved in community outreach, managing stalls at local events such as Small Charity Week in London and the Sunbury Regatta. At 18, he took on an apprenticeship in business and administration with TFT, further deepening his commitment to the organisation’s cause.

Now, as Chief Operating Officer, Joel oversees the day-to-day operations of the charity, ensuring that its vision of a future where no child is left behind remains at the heart of everything TFT does. With a strong dedication to keeping children within loving families, he works tirelessly to strengthen the charity’s impact and drive sustainable change.

Chair of Trustees at Their Future Today. Dee Gibson is a London based Sri Lankan whose roots have always run deep. Dee works extensively in Sri Lanka and is founder of boutique accomodation ‘Kalukanda House’ in Sri Lanka and recognised as  ‘Woman Leader in Hospitality 2025’ at the International Women in Travel and Tourism Awards, and ‘23 Influential Women in Travel 2023’ by Travel Pulse, for her work combining travel with conscious community engagement, empowerment and inclusion.

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"I am proud to be Chair of Trustees for TFT and I have actively chosen to endorse this impressive NGO for making impactful strides at grass roots level while lobbying for long term system change. In this next chapter, TFT will continue to work at all levels, identifying  collaborators and aligned organisations to build sustainable, regenerative solutions that support families, women and children through times of crisis. I will work together the brilliant TFT team, Board, Patrons and all stakeholders to collectively empower underprivilaged people at the margins of society to become skilled, happy, independent and thriving”

Michelle started her career as a speech therapist working with children with disabilities. She dedicated herself to inclusive education and equal opportunities for marginalised children. She volunteered in six Asian countries and interned with the United Nations in Laos and the development organisation Christian Blind Mission UK, focusing on advocacy, research and projects. She also holds a master's in Education, Health Promotion, and International Development from University College London. 

Currently, she applies her expertise in education and health project management at a local organisation for children with disabilities. Inspired by the Young Trustee Movement, she aspires to join TFT, leveraging her experiences in education, work and volunteering to advocate for children's rights in Sri Lanka.

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Sophie has over 25 years of employment in the charity sector with extensive experience of funding, project management and communications. Her career history includes working at senior level management positions in fundraising, project management and communications for large international NGOs including Amnesty International and HelpAge International and smaller UK based charities in CEO roles. She brings leadership experience working in funding, project and grant management, communications and leveraging strategic networks with high-profile stakeholders including politicians and prominent dignitaries. Sophie connected with Their Future Today during Covid and whilst on furlough starting voluntary fundraising for Their Future Today.

Having worked for the majority of her career in human rights and more recently humanitarian aid, she connected with the vision of Their Future Today to replace institutionalised care for children with family and alternative care provision such as foster care and the support they gave to families and communities to prevent institutionalisation of children. In 2023 she was delighted to be asked to be Trustee at Their Future Today. 

Ryan Stanier was part of the initial visit to Sri Lanka post-tsunami. Overwhelmed by the extensive need he saw there, he has been pro-active in the launch of TFT and helped reunite the first family. His knowledge and expertise in events and ongoing fund-raising efforts has successfully helped us raise the money to support our ongoing projects . 

"TFT is dedicated to improving the lives of these children and building a future for them. We are now seeing the results of this vision and are focused on improving the lives of many more children."