This page contains an introduction to UKMT and detailed information about the impact of UKMT events.
I. Introduction to UKMT
The United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT) is a registered charity established in 1996. Its primary purpose is to improve mathematics education in the UK, from children to teenagers, by providing a wide range of national-level mathematics competitions and activities for students aged 11-18 across the country. The BMO competition within the UKMT serves as a pathway for British students to participate in the International Mathematical Olympiads.
The UKMT organizes three levels of competitions: Junior Mathematical Challenge (JMC), Intermediate Mathematical Challenge (IMC), and Senior Mathematical Challenge (SMC). Chinese students tend to participate more in the SMC (Senior Mathematical Challenge).
About UKMT
The UKMT was founded to promote mathematics education for children and teenagers, but its goals are not solely achieved through organizing and hosting mathematics competitions.
Governance
The Board of Directors comprises mathematicians and mathematics enthusiasts, bringing diverse backgrounds and expertise to ensure we do our job well. The Chairman of UKMT is Dr. Geoff Smith, MBE.
UKMT Team
The charity is managed by a board of directors, providing mathematical challenges and enriching projects through volunteers, supported by a small team of staff.
The board of directors and administration maintains control and bears legal responsibility. The board sets the organization's long-term strategic direction and delegates tasks to board committees and the managing director. The general manager can delegate tasks to the executive committee and staff. UKMT operates in accordance with its articles of association.
The UK Mathematics Trust is a limited liability company (No. 3271283) and a charity registered in England and Wales (No. 1059125). Our VAT number is 214255439.
Trustees
The board comprises mathematicians and passionate individuals who bring diverse backgrounds and expertise to the charity.
Dr. Jeff Smith, MBE
Role: Chair
End of Semester: May 2026 (3)
Dr. David Crawford
Role: Treasurer
End of Semester: April 2024 (3)
Dr. Vesna Cadelburg
Position: Vice Chair and Secretary
End of Semester: April 2026 (1)
Dr. Andrew Katz
End of Semester: June 2026 (3)
Dr. David Burke
End of Semester: January 2027 (1)
Dr. James Crankie
End of Semester: July 2024 (1)
Mr. Steve Mulligan
End of Semester: April 2026 (1)
Dr. Ava Lobo Young
End of Semester: April 2025 (1)
Mary Winbury
End of Semester: September 2025 (1)
Tricia Lunell
Term End: September 2025 (1)
David Vaccaro
Term End: September 2025 (1)
Staff Team
Our multi-skilled staff team is led by our Managing Director. Our core objective is to support UKMT volunteers and implement the strategies set out by the Board.
Charlotte Emory
Position: Head of Internal Operations
Kit Regan
Role: Operations Manager
Priya Riat
Position: Senior Treasurer
Sophie Brady
Position: Treasurer
Anna McLeod
Role: Challenge and Olympic Competition Administrator
Chris Curry
Role: Team and Enrichment Coordinator
Charlie Gill
Role: Team Coordinator
Heather Griffiths
Role: Volunteer Manager
Vickers Moening
Position: Digital Marketing and Communications Manager
Stuart Ramsey
Role: Challenge and BMO Officer
Natalie Redman (On Fertility)
Role: Challenge and BMO Coordinator
Haley Richardson
Role: Challenge and BMO Coordinator
II. The Impact of UKMT
Impact
We support thousands of young people in the UK and elsewhere to improve their problem-solving and math skills. Without outstanding volunteers, we could not accomplish this charitable work.
Promote mathematics education for teenagers
Key Statistics
Here are some of the positive impacts our donors and volunteers have on mathematics for young people.
700k
700,000 young people participate in our math challenges each year.
25,000
2.5 million people visit our website annually for math resources.
400
400 volunteers provide UKMT challenges and enriching programs.
