Stephen Pittam

Stephen Pittam has worked at Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust "since 1986 and has been the Trust Secretary since 2001. Whilst at the Trust he has overseen the expansion of the Trust's work from Northern Ireland into Ireland, and the setting up of a local Racial Justice programme in West Yorkshire. Before joining JRCT in 1986 he spent 10 years in local government in London in roles involving liaison with the voluntary sector and support for community development.  Previous to this he worked in community development projects in Ireland, Jordan and in the UK.

"Stephen is now responsible for the Power and Responsibility programme of the Trust. He represents the Trust at the Network of European Foundations and is chair of the European Policy Centre steering group on multicultural Europe."