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Wikimedia UK has a small paid staff, whose main role is to support the work of volunteers. Most of the charity's employees are based at our London office, but some work in Wales or the North of England. Everyone else involved with the chapter is a volunteer, including Board members. Updates on the activities of the staff can be read in News from the Office.

Click on a person's name for more information about them, and click on their job title to learn more about what they do with Wikimedia UK.

A * denotes that the position is open or unfilled.

Meet the staff

Hello from July 2013

Executive

D'Arcy Myers Chief Executive D'Arcy is the Chief Executive of Wikimedia UK. His job is to lead the staff team and make sure that the programme is delivered using everyone in the community. He is responsible for the effective use of the charity's resources and reports to the Board.

Finance and Administration

Richard Symonds Office and Development Manager @ImTheCavalry Richard is the Office & Development Manager. He handles Wikimedia UK's finances, creating reports for the board and staff. He also organises payment of volunteers' expenses, and interprets the Finance Policy for other staff. He reports to D'Arcy Myers, and is ably assisted by Richard Nevell.

Davina Johnson, FCA Financial accountant Davina is our financial accountant. She supports the Chief Executive in producing financial reports for staff and the board to ensure the highest levels of compliance by Wikimedia UK. Community and Programme Daria Cybulska Programme Manager @DCybulska Daria is the Programme Manager at Wikimedia UK. Her aim is to develop and deliver Wikimedia UK’s programme of activities and events throughout the UK, part of which is line managing GLAM and Education Organisers. She reports to the Chief Executive. Stevie Benton Head of External Relations @StevieBenton Stevie is Wikimedia UK's Head of External Relations. He looks after all aspects of communications, including press and media, design and print, our blog and social media channels, audio and video content and internal communications. He reports to the Chief Executive. Robin Owain Wales Manager Robin is Wikimedia UK Manager in Wales. He will be taking a lead on our Llwybrau Byw – Living Paths Project (see also project page). He will also be leading our efforts to expand both Wicipedia Cymraeg and the English language Wikipedia in Wales mainly through training sessions. Stuart Prior Project Coordinator Stuart helps deliver Wikimedia UK’s programme by running projects with partner institutions and supporting volunteers. Bekka Kahn Open Coalition Project Co-ordinator As Co-ordinator of the Open Coalition, Bekka's role is to improve communication between open groups where their missions overlap and to help them work together. Technology Tom Morton Technology contractor @errantx Tom is one of two technology contractors, his role focuses on administering the charity's web infrastructure and providing technical/security support. Emmanuel Engelhart Technology contractor @kiwixoffline Emmanuel is one of two technology contractors, his role focuses on administering the charity's web infrastructure and providing technical/security support. 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