About Amigos - amigos trustees/Directors

Amigos in the UK

Phil Pugsley - CEO
Phil founded Amigos in year 2000. Phil and his wife Ann have a strong belief that everyone is of value. Coupled with their Christian faith it was easy for them to see the need in Africa and the desired to do something tangible about the huge numbers of AIDS orphans,war displaced and disadvantaged young people there.
Phil is responsible for researching overseas development and raising funds through income-generating projects. He is also the main coordinator for the UK teams. Phil is constantly working to raise funds, inspire and build vision for Amigos and in developing new and existing projects.
Born in Ilfracome and educated at Shebbear College, Phil worked in retail for 10 years before spending 30 years in print. Since January 2009 he has worked full time for Amigos.
Phil and Ann’s passion is to give opportunities and the gift of education to empower the next generation of Ugandans to become confident, caring, and self-supporting mothers and fathers.

Andrew Friend Ph.D - International Development Consultant
Before coming to Amigos, Andrew has had an intense and varied career. He has over thirty years experience working overseas in agricultural reconstruction, specialising in animal production, tropical veterinary work and crop cultivation. His work has taken him all over the world, including a number of countries in East Africa.
Andrew has worked for many organisations, including the FAO, UNHCR, World Bank Procurement, World Vision and Tear Fund to name but a few. His extensive knowledge of agriculture and development coupled with experience with International Aid Organisations makes him a very valuable asset to the Amigos trustees board.

Stephen Thomas BSc (Agr) Hons – Chairman
By profession, Stephen is a Cattle and Poultry Farmer and an Agricultural Consultant who has worked within the agricultural sector his whole life. Starting his career as a Beef and Sheep Advisor for the Meat and Livestock Commission, his career has also seen him working with NGO Youth on a Mission, running a Livestock Consultancy business and farming 2000 acres of land.

Glyn Brooke - Consultant