The Foundation is administered by four Directors; Morag Williamson, Ewan Reid, Ian Bretman and Wyndham James and had its inaugural Board meeting at The Fairtrade Foundation offices in London in April 2009. As well as the Board of Directors, The David Williamson Rwanda Foundation has two very involved Patrons in actor Colin Firth and musician and actor Shirley Manson. As a charity registered in Scotland DWRF follows governance protocols in compliance with OSCR requirements.

Ewan Reid Ewan was a colleague of David's for 15 years at Matthew Algie where he is currently Technical Director. He has been involved in coffee sourcing from small-holder organisations throughout the world and experience in linking producer organisations into value added international markets. Ewan is also an active member of the Rwanda Scotland Alliance.

Morag Williamson Morag Williamson is Director of the David Williamson Rwanda Foundation. She has had a lengthy career in arts and education marketing and development, and is currently working with the National Theatre of Scotland. She has three daughters and is on a steep coffee-learning curve.

Ian Bretman Ian has worked in the charitable sector for a great many years. He has been involved with the Fairtrade Foundation since 1997 most recently as Deputy Director and as well as holding the role of Executive Vice Chair of FLO International.