Meet our Board of Trustees

Tina is the Matron of three hospitals with vast experience of personnel and asset management, along with coordinating external resources and networking.  Tina leads on safeguarding issues for our charity.

Rob is a semi-retired qualified accountant experienced in the public sector. His role includes reporting to the Board on the charity’s financial position and providing guidance on financial matters and budgets.

Jon is a retired solicitor now living in Cumbria, but previously a resident in South Derbyshire Dales. He was for many years also an active Readycall Macmillan volunteer. He brings his experience to help us with legal issues as well as providing overall guidance.

David has lived in Buxton for 30 years and was Headteacher of the newly merged Buxton Community School in the 1990s. He is Chair and founding member of Buxton for Youth, and also chairs Peak District Music Centres. A former Connex Volunteer Driver, David remains committed to the community, especially to creating opportunities for young people.

Simon has lived in Buxton for the past 30 years, so almost qualifies as a local.  He currently works for Buxton Civic Association, with past experience as a finance director and business adviser.   He is a director of Buxton Town Team and Chair of the Serpentine Community Garden Society.

Sara is an international communications consultant, who recently moved back to the High Peak from Singapore. She brings a wealth of marketing and communications expertise to the team.

Mike is a local businessman running a retail management software company.  His experience has proved invaluable in helping us with I.T. systems.

John has lived in the Dales for over 20 years and been involved with Connex 10 years as a volunteer driver. Prior to retirement he was a CEO with an International steel company based in Stoke on Trent. He is currently secretary of his local Church PCC as well as involvement in other local charities.

Bill moved to Buxton in 2010 and has been a volunteer driver since 2015. He brings to the role a wide experience of business and infrastructure management in both public and private sectors. Since retiring Bill has volunteered with other organisations in Buxton and has supported many groups in our community.

David has lived in Buxton since 2014 and is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers. With over 35 years in construction, he has broad expertise in engineering, commercial management, contract law, and health & safety. He has volunteered as a Befriender with Connex since 2020.