Sukhita Child

Lee Wilson (Chairperson)

Lee is a former senior civil service professional with 30 years experience. His specialities lie within the areas of Business Transformation; Project Management; Integrated Emergency Management; Contingency Planning and Disaster Recovery; Resource Planning; Law Enforcement and Team achievement. A BSc graduate, Lee intently studied environmental, social, economic and political issues within a global context. This has complemented a vocational humanitarian career spanning in excess of 30 years. Most notably, he was instrumental in his sustained support to many families who lost a loved one during the World Trade Centre terrorist attack in New York. Then, in 2004, he became part of a specialist team to attend and provide direct humanitarian support to the Tsunami devastated country of Sri Lanka. His support to these vulnerable communities continues to-date. Lee says, "The aim of Sukhitachild is to support the needs of others much less fortunate than ourselves. It is a privilege to work with dedicated and like-minded people towards a common humanitarian goal and I am delighted to be part of this worthwhile team journey. To embrace one child in need is a wonderful thing but to support many more is simply magical."

John Fisher (Treasurer)

John is a Marine Draughtsman by profession. He entered the haulage industry in 1977, when he established his own business. He brings a wealth of managerial experience to the Sukhita team. John and his wife Linda have supported fundraising activities for many years, latterly for families who lost a loved on during the World Trade Centre Attack. In 2005, John was asked to team up as a trustee to establish the Sukhita Child charity. John says "This has been an incredible journey and enlightening experience. To see a child who has nothing smile back at you when you help them is such a humbling emotion that warms the heart."

Ranil Samarasinhe (Sri Lanka Field Co-ordinator)

Mr Ranil Samarasinhe joined the Sukhita team in 2007 and is the Field Co-ordinator for our humanitarian work in Sri Lanka. With a sound business background, he is also a trusted individual with unquestioned integrity, who ensures that our commitments in Sri Lanka (whether financial or otherwise) are managed appropriately. An unpaid volunteer, Ranil will make occasional visits to project areas where he can provide support and assistance as necessary as well as feedback to the charity trustees. Ranil comments "I am honoured to be part of the Sukhita team, identifying and helping those who genuinely need our assistance".

Linda Fisher

Hi, I am Linda Fisher and I have been helping with various charity fund raising for 23 years. All of this work is on a voluntary basis and usually involves some kind of social event planning and participation. To me the most enjoyable of these events are family oriented ones, and having two grand children I like it best when we can do things together while helping others. (Like the Fun Day Cycle at Ayr or the balloon release in George's Square, Glasgow). I am 51 years old and am currently employed in the Finance Department of a Housing Association. My husband John and I have been together for nearly 30 years and do most of our charity work as a team. This arrangement works really well for all of the events we organise and also helps us keep our relationship fun. Hopefully we still be coming up with new ideas for many years to come.

Sharleen Wilson

Sharleen is a Regional Nurse Manager with a leading National Occupational Health Organisation. Part of the Sukhita team for over 7 years, she truly believes in the values of the charity. Always present at any charity event, she exudes a positive and pleasant demeanour, happily performs any task that is required. Sharleen hopes that at some point in the future, she will be fortunate enough to be able to visit the projects in Sri Lanka where her professional and practical experience will be invaluable.

Stewart Fisher (IT Specialist)

Stewart brings over 15 years of professional IT experience to the Sukhita team. A software engineer by trade, Stewart has experience in a wide variety of sectors, building software systems for large scale multi-billion pound capital investment programmes. His areas of expertise include; Systems Analysis, Software Development and IT Project Management. Stewart says "A lot of people want to give to charities, but cannot be sure where their money is actually going. The main reason I got involved with Sukhitachild is because I know for a fact that every pound I donate is getting to those who really need it. All charity trustees and helpers are unpaid volunteers. This means that every penny donated goes straight to good causes and that for me makes all the difference."