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Who we are

Our trustees

Our Board of Trustees sets the strategy and direction for the charity, its governance and financial wellbeing.
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    Angela Wright - Chair

    Angela Wright is a senior quality manager in the NHS and is passionate about ensuring all members and communities have a chance to find out and be part of the charity's work.

  2. Joe McIndoe
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    Joe McIndoe - Vice Chair

    Joe has worked in business development in the charity sector for more than 20 years, including with Groundwork UK.

  3. Trustee Mark Mitchell at Garden Organic's Demonstration Garden
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    Mark Mitchell - Vice-Chair

    Mark has over 20 years experience working for membership organisations. As As well as being a member of the travel Senior Leadership Team at Midcounties, he also oversees his own team of 6 managers across product, marketing, operations and revenue.

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    Keith Arrowsmith - Treasurer

    Keith first heard of Garden Organic when he helped set up Hereford Seed Swap in 2007. Since then, he's acquired a much deeper understanding of the natural environment and horticulture through his work.

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    Catherine Dawson

    Catherine has worked in peat-free growing media for more than three decades, and continues to be actively involved in the new Responsible Sourcing of Growing Media Scheme.

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    Leslie Robinson

    Leslie has been in management roles for some 30+ years, holding positions as Managing Partner (large Chartered accountancy practice), Financial Director, COO, Managing Director and CEO, plus many years in Education.

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    Nadia Mazza

    Nadia is a mathematician who has been working in academia for over 20 years. In her role, in addition to research and teaching, she has been actively involved in equality and diversity, outreach and sustainability matters.

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    Rhiannon Davies

    Rhiannon has a strong background in senior Communications and Marketing roles for not-for-profit organisations. She has worked with a number of environmentally focused charities including Groundwork UK, Sustrans, Bristol Energy and the Soil Association.