Team
FISCH is made up of two trusts, Fisch Tanzania & Fisch UK.
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FISCH Tanzania is responsible for the day to day running of operations, programmes and care for the children and families on the ground.Â
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FISCH UK is made up entirely of volunteers and focuses on generating and managing funding, as well as collaborating with the Tanzanian Team to support the varied programmes and initiatives.
FISCH Tanzania



Erasto Nzogela
Operations Manager
Oversees day to day operations and managing the team.
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Lazaro Ngimba
Patron
Ensures the safety, well-being and emotional stability of children in temporary stays.
Lucy Mpesa
Matron
Supervising the domestic operations of the accommodation and overseeing meal planning.



Gasper Nsanye
Social Welfare Officer
Registering children, counselling & guidance, advocate for vulnerable individuals and families experiencing social or economic hardships.
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Emiliana Stanslaus
Education Co-ordinator
Plans, develops and oversees learning programmes, curricula & daily educational activities
Nassoro Mlimakifi
Programmes Co-ordinator
Planning & co-ordinating day to day social clubs and timetables for resident children.



Jane Gaifalo
Administrator
Managing administrative staff, maintaining office infrastructure and keeping reliable organisational records.
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Eva Mkembela
Sewing Teacher
Provides practical sewing and tailoring training, guiding learners in garment making and skills development for future self employment.
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Rehema Mtwangaa
Security Officer
Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of people, property, equipment and the premises.
FISCH UK

Rich Gercke
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
CEO, Fundraising committee member, Prayer team member
rich@gofisch.org
Trustees & Volunteers
Elizabeth Murphy - Chair of Trustees, Education Lead, Fundraising Committee
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Bob Murphy - Trustee, Education Lead, Risk Management
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Grace Tolan - Trustee & FISCH village designer
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Marelise Carpenter - Trustee & Finance Director
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Shirley James - Trustee & UK Safeguarding Officer
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Sarah Maguire - Trustee & Thank you letters, donation acknowledgements
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Stacey Muncey - Fisch UK Administrator
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Philip Cannon - UK Accounts Manager
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Andrew Butterfield - Tanzania Accounts Reviewer
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Paige Ingledow - Newsletters
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Georgie Jefferies - Website lead & Fundraising Committee
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Luke Ingledow - Prayer Group Leader
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Correne Preston - Prayer Group & Fundraising Committee
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