Our spokespeople

We have experts readily available to talk about our Programmes in Africa and our Educational projects here in the UK.

To arrange an interview with any of the following, or to request further information about any aspect of our work, please call the Media Centre on 01225 871 940.

Martin Geake, Chief Executive

After 5 years management consultancy to farming businesses in the UK, Martin lived and worked in Africa for 17 years where he has extensive experience of leading and managing growing organisations. This includes development of smallholder programmes in Malawi, running an international management training centre in Swaziland and the management of high profile business and development projects in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. He has been with Send a Cow since 2000

 Martin Long, Head of Programmes

Martin joined Send a Cow in early 2007, having previously worked for 13 years in a similar role for Action on Disability and Development. He has extensive overseas experience, including co-ordinating a nutrition programme in Zambia and many years as VSO programme director in places such as Uganda, the Caribbean and Pakistan.

David Bragg, Founding Farmer and Programme Coordinator

David was one of the founding farmers who sent cows to Africa over 20 years ago. He’s still working at the heart of the organization today, using his farming experience to ensure that Send a Cow delivers its promises on the ground. Whether working with our projects regularly in Africa or working here in the UK, he brings learning and guidance to expand the Vision he helped to begin.

John Cleverley, Education Manager

Previously a school teacher, John brought a wealth of education experience to Send a Cow, including special educational needs teaching. Over the last 5 years, he has developed a set of inspiring and award winning materials for teachers and pupils alike, including bag garden growing kits, online lesson plans and creative fundraising ideas. He also manages our Government funded project Grow it Global, which has so far enabled thousands of school children to meet African farmers and learn about poverty, food security and environmental issues.

Ida Hadoto, Gender and Social Development Manager

Working with groups including orphans and disabled people, Ida heads up Send a Cow’s social development teams. In each country where we work, she helps tackle issues such as low status, gender prejudice, lack of confidence and health concerns.