We had a busy summer recruiting new board members and are delighted to announce three new appointments to the Board of Trustees* and a number of exciting appointments to our group of Associate Trustees** who work closely with the Chief Exec and staff team.
After a period of induction they are now in post and ready to help us develop our plans for the future.
Joining us are:
Trustees
Nigel Chappell – Treasurer
Nigel was previously Treasurer for Sherborne Abbey PCC and brings with him a wealth of experience to his role and local knowledge and connections.
Chris Cooper – Trustee
Chris currently works for Rethink, a national mental health charity, but from a previous life brings with him management accountancy experience to boost the Board’s financial acumen.
Alex Boyd-Williams – Trustee
Alex is Deputy Head of Sherborne School and keen to help us develop the plans for our Learning project.
Associate Trustees
Jack Bukin – Digital Champion
Jack was a Digital Consultant and Trainer for Cosmic for over 11 years but has recently joined the Somerset and Cornwall Fire Service. Jack will be helping us develop our digital plan.
John Stokoe CB CBE – Community
John has an illustrious army and industry behind him and brings with him connections with organisations such as The Friends of the Yeatman Hospital who have so kindly supported us in recent years and play a positive role in the community. John is helping us developing our engagement with the community at a strategic level.
Kate Reynolds – Education
Kate is known for being the ex-Head of Leweston School although her career is impressive and wide-ranging. She is working with our new educational Trustee, Alex Boyd-Williams and our Head of Learning to explore the future options for our learning provision. She is also volunteering as a tutor.
Sarah Childs – People and Premises
Sarah stood down as Young Parents Lead at the Rendezvous two years ago but couldn’t keep away. She is helping us with premises to ensure we have the best resources possible for the young people we work with and the best environment possible for everyone to work in. Sarah is also providing 1:1 support helping us address our waiting list.
* Trustees – the full list of trustees can be found here.
** Associate Trustees have no legal responsibility for the charity and hold no voting rights but are there to add expertise and support on specific work areas as needed.