Our committee of trustees are responsible for oversight and all significant decisions regarding Friends’ policies, finances and operations.

Chair – Colin Muid
Colin Muid has been Chair since March 2016.

President – Pieter Morpurgo
Pieter Morpurgo was Chairman from 2007 to 2012. Pieter undertakes the scrutiny of planning applications affecting the parks.

Vice Chair – Barry Purdon
Barry Purdon is Vice Chair, the Appeals Coordinator, represents the Friends on the Safer Parks Panel, and is the Friends’ safeguarding officer.

Treasurer – Adrian Heywood
Adrian Heywood ensures funds and accounts are properly controlled and arranges for their inspection to meet Charity Commission requirements.

Secretary – Fred Squire
Fred Squire ensures that the Friends’ operations are in accordance with its’ constitution and Charity Commission rules.

Minutes Secretary – Iris Hawkes
Iris Hawkes records Friends’ formal meetings.

Volunteer Coordinator – Rosemary MacColl
Rosemary MacColl manages the Volunteers who operate the Visitor Centre.

Visitor Centre Manager – Sue Robertson
Sue Robertson manages the contents of the Visitor Centre including publications, displays, and commercial activities.

Trustee – David Ivison
David Ivison is joint editor of the quarterly newsletter.

Trustee Claire Ivison
Claire Ivison is joint editor and distribution manager for the quarterly Newsletter.

Trustee – Annie Murray
Annie Murray was Chair, from 2012 to 2016, and Vice-Chair in 2017.

Membership Secretary – Pat Dickinson
Pat Dickinson is not a Trustee but is a member of the management committee.