meet our team
Kainé seeks to educate, empower and entertain through the implementation of Arts, Community and Education programmes. We work alone and in partnership with our sponsors to support all ages to gain new experiences, increase knowledge, address disadvantages and inherit positive futures.
Our Directors
Youth Director Volunteer
Maha Malik
Hello! I am Maha Malik, and I currently serve as a Youth Director. For the past five years, I have been volunteering with Kainé Management Projects, particularly on the Better Together initiative. I am passionate about creating spaces where young people feel supported, connected, and able to thrive.
I truly value the lasting impact these projects have on our community, and I believe that I can continue to build opportunities for local youth to grow and succeed.
Company Secretary
Janice Richardson
Hello! I am Janice Richardson, and I come from Leicester. I was born and raised in Leicester. I volunteered with ACE Saturday school at Leicester’s Afro-Caribbean Centre after returning from higher education. A keen supporter of the voluntary and community sector, currently a Chatty Cafe volunteer at Kainé Management.
Over the years, I have seen social and economic changes in the city as well as memorable events that have seen the City unify, such as the discovery and re-interment of Richard the Third, celebrations of Leicester City FC winning the Premiership against the odds in 2016, this year’s Leicester Carnival Parade, which captured the spirit of its eighty’s heyday.
Treasurer/Finance Director
Jennifer Adaeze
Hello! I am Jennifer Adaeze. I have a passion for supporting charitable causes; my desire to give back is deeply rooted in my heritage and in the awareness that many people are not privileged as I am. This inspires me to be kinder, more gracious, and more committed to making a difference.
I am a Chartered Accountant and Financial Analyst at Kainé Management, and over the years, I have worked with both publicly listed organisations and NGOs on economic development and community impact projects, supporting and empowering young people, while providing financial and analytical expertise to strengthen their work and broaden their reach.
I believe that numbers can tell powerful stories, and I enjoy using my skills in finance and data to bring transparency, accountability, and lasting change to the communities I care deeply about.
Strategy Director
Cherkie Wong
Having moved from Hong Kong to the East Midlands with my family, I know first-hand what it means to build a life as a minority in the UK. Community groups are often where people first find belonging, confidence and a voice. For minority communities, that solidarity and support matter even more. Kainé has long created exactly those spaces in Leicester, and I am proud to be part of its journey.
Throughout my career across Asia-Pacific and Europe, I have helped organisations decide where they want to go, then shape the strategy, plans and teams to get there. I have learned that good strategy is rarely about the boldest idea. It is about making clear choices, understanding the people they affect, and improving steadily as you go.
That is the perspective I hope to bring to Kainé: helping it see the bigger picture, connect its strengths into a shared direction, and build foundations that will serve its communities for generations to come.