Mr. Matthew Hunt BA (Hons). LLM.
Chair of Trustees and Specialist in Charity Law
Matt is a Legal Director at a leading law firm in London. He began his academic journey studying English Literature at the University of Southampton before pursuing a career in law, earning an LLM with distinction. Matt has since gained broad legal experience across several firms, with a specialist focus on group litigation, environmental law, and access to justice.
Throughout his career, Matt has led teams delivering pro bono legal representation in areas such as social security, employment, and community care law. He also has significant experience in facilitating legal advice for small not-for-profit organisations.
In 2018, Matt was appointed Head of Not-For-Profits at LawWorks—a charity operating across England and Wales that connects volunteer lawyers with individuals and community groups in need of legal support but who are not eligible for legal aid.
As Chair of Trustees at OCEAN, Matt brings a deep commitment to ethical legal practice and a wealth of expertise in charity and social justice law to help drive forward OCEAN’s mission and impact.
Dr. Thomas Bloomfield MA (Oxon). MBBS. FRCA. FFPMRCA.
Specialist in Anaesthetics
Tom is a Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthetics at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He trained at the University of Oxford and Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’ Medical School, graduating with first-class honours in Medical Sciences and distinction in Clinical Medicine. He is a Fellow of both the Faculty of Pain Medicine and the Royal College of Anaesthetists, and a member of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP).
Tom is dedicated to improving patient care through innovation, service development, and sustainable healthcare practices. With a broad skill set and a holistic understanding of the patient journey, he works across multiple areas of healthcare delivery to drive meaningful, compassionate change. He has led and contributed to a wide range of projects focused on streamlining care pathways, enhancing resource efficiency, and embedding new technologies into clinical practice.
As a trustee of OCEAN, Tom is committed to collaborating with partners in Nepal and other LMICs to create practical, long-term solutions that strengthen both patient care and health system resilience.
Dr. Ben Short BSc (Hons). MBCHB. PGCert (med ed). FRCEM.
Specialist in Emergency Medicine
Ben is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust. Before studying medicine, he worked in microbiology, focusing on the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria. He later pursued graduate-entry medicine, ultimately choosing Emergency Medicine for its constant challenge, fast pace, and clinical variety.
Ben has a longstanding interest in medical education, training, and quality improvement. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education and has led the development of numerous clinical guidelines and service improvement initiatives across departments at Portsmouth Hospitals. In addition, he has played a key role in training Resident Doctors across the Wessex region in quality improvement methodologies.
As a trustee of OCEAN, Ben brings a wealth of experience in clinical governance, education, and systems improvement. He is passionate about applying these skills to support and shape sustainable global health projects in partnership with colleagues overseas.