Charity Bank in the North

Simon Thorrington - Regional Director, North

Prior to joining Charity Bank, Simon had a career with a major high street bank, worked for a faith charity and established and chaired the board of a regeneration charity. Simon has a passion for the sector, and particularly values helping charities to realise their full potential, and to change the lives of their beneficiaries. With four grown up children he is now trying to get some ‘me time’ back to walk the hills of the north.

Paul Harrison - Senior Manager, North

Paul heads up the team at the bank’s regional office in Leeds.  Before joining Charity Bank, Paul worked at a number of high street banks, with responsibility for lending to housing associations and the public sector. He enjoys working with the many different organisations Charity Bank assists and finds their dedication and determination inspirational.  Outside work Paul is a keen tennis player but has given up hope of playing at Wimbledon.

Claire Trenaman - Lending Manager, Charity Bank in the North

Claire has spent the majority of her career in corporate banking but her interest for the voluntary sector drew her to take on a Project Manager role within supported housing for a registered social landlord in Leeds. While managing a hostel for women and children fleeing domestic violence she also completed a Masters degree in International Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies before joining Charity Bank.

Azlina Bulmer - Programme Manager, Charity Bank in the North

Azlina previously worked for several local authorities in North Yorkshire and has a keen interest in community and economic development. In her spare time, Azlina enjoys travelling and participating in all types of horticultural activities in particular gardening and vegetable growing.

Regional Representatives

Jeremy Ince is part of Charity Bank in the North’s small but busy lending team. He has worked in financial services for many years. He finds it incredibly rewarding to be able to use his business skills and expertise to help charity and voluntary groups and feels that he is really making a difference.

Richard Cadman