The National Forest is driven by a passionate group of people who believe that a positive future is possible and want to be part of making positive change happen.
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FOOD & DRINK
Our board of trustees play an important role in driving forward our vision for the National Forest. They are the champions of our purpose; providing direction and oversight of our ambitions and targets.
Our staff team
The National Forest is made up of a passionate staff team who are delivering on our ambitions and targets. They drive all of our work. From planting trees to fundraising; each member of our team plays a vital role in creating the Forest and helping to grow a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future.
Operations
This team is responsible for forest creation, urban planting, woodland management, priority habitat management, outdoor learning, recreation, arts and creativity, volunteering, encouraging access, green economy and sustainable tourism. The team also hosts and project manages the Charnwood Forest Landscape Partnership scheme and Midlands Forest Network.
Senior Lead
Louise Driver
Director of Operations
Planning, Research, Strategy and Projects
Sam Lattaway
Head of Land Policy & Research
Heather Gilbert
Research & Evidence Manager
Sarah Brown
Grants Officer
Ria Patel
Research Support Officer
Philip Metcalfe
Green Infrastructure & Planning Manager
Eilish Gardner
Green Infrastructure & Planning Officer
Julie Attard
Charnwood Forest Development Manager
Susan Kilby
Charnwood Forest Heritage Education Officer
Alison Brand-Barker
Charnwood Forest Community Engagement Officer
Jack Matthews
Charnwood Forest Geoheritage Conservation & Interpretation Officer
Helen Smith
Charnwood Forest Finance & Administration Officer
Charlotte Garner
Midlands Forest Network Project Manager
Community, Education and Wellbeing
Gill Forrester
Community & Wellbeing Manager
Hollie Davison
Project Officer
Rob Driver
Outdoor Learning Officer
Zoe Sewter
Volunteer & Wellbeing Officer
Tourism Development
Richard Drakeley
Tourism Development Manager
Arts and Creativity
Jo Maker
Arts & Creativity Manager
Forestry and Estate
Stuart Dainton
Head of Land Management & Estates
Rob Cleaver
Forest Creation Manager
Simon Greenhouse
Forest Estate Officer
Ed Hiorns
Woodland Manager
Tom Burton
Community Ranger
Finn Elliott Spencer
Estate Forester
Development
This team is responsible for fundraising with businesses, grant-making bodies and individual donors, product development, marketing and communications.
Senior Lead
Carolyn Sankey
Director of Development
Fundraising
Chris Ward
Development Manager
Jim Vickrage
Development Manager
Carla Robinson
Development Officer
Marketing and Communications
Vicki James
Marketing Manager
Carolyn Bointon
Press Officer
Evie Holmes
Marketing Officer
Finance & Resources
This team is responsible for finance, audit and risk, governance, property, human resources, safety, health and wellbeing, information technology and administrative support.
Finance & Resources Team
Bev Swift
Interim Finance Director
Rebecca Donnan
Finance Manager
Helen Gravett
Finance Officer
Ashley Gordon
Finance Officer
Louise Insley
Governance Manager
Lucy Warren
Corporate Services Manager
Samantha Hadfield
Systems and Data Officer
Kat James
Corporate Services Officer
Nikki Sheahan
Corporate Services Assistant
Commercial
This team is responsible for overseeing the commercial activity and contract delivery of the subsidiary company.
Senior Lead
Iain Gordon
Commercial Director
Advocacy
This team is responsible for development of the Forest for the Nation project and organisational advocacy and positioning.
Daniel Routt
Head of Advocacy
Ways to support us
Any donation, big or small, helps towards growing a greener, healthier and more sustainable future.
Join our team of Forest Champions and help grow the future together by donating monthly.
