Trustees

  • Trust Chair

    Mary is a designer who works at a family Visitor Attraction and Museum in the New Forest. She's a commoner with a few ponies out on the Forest, experienced in fundraising, community work, and committed to making the New Forest Heritage Centre a must-see for visitors and a hub for the local community.

  • Trust Secretary

    Clive is a solicitor and Secretary/Trustee of the Trust since 1980. He oversaw the construction of the Centre in 1988 and the Christopher Tower Library expansion. Clive has interests in various associations, particularly in the legal world, and is Chairman of the Lymington Society. He has a keen interest in local planning and values the New Forest Museum's ability to offer free entry.

  • Trustee

    Michael is a media industry advisor and an honorary life member of BAFTA. He's a Brockenhurst Parish councillor and was previously the portfolio holder for Economic Development at New Forest District Council. In 2020, Michael was awarded the OBE for his 30 years of work as a trustee and treasurer for Comic Relief.

  • Trustee

    David has managed and directed organizations in the UK and abroad. He's been living in the New Forest for 30 years and holds multiple non-executive positions. David enjoys cycling within the Forest.

  • Trustee

    Jackie, a retired primary education teacher, volunteers at Christopher Tower Library to enhance learning opportunities provided by the New Forest Heritage Trust. She has a passion for local history and has been living in the New Forest for over 30 years.

  • Trustee

    Anthony headed NFDC's tourism and employment team for 30 years prior to founding Go New Forest CIC in 2017. He is the creator of the VERB destination tourism management framework and the Economics of Visitor Happiness. Anthony is fully committed to promoting local resilience, social inclusion, and responsible tourism as a positive influence, and to integrating these concepts into the broader community wherever feasible.

  • Trustee

    Carole is a Chartered Building Surveyor who worked in building design and construction in London for 30 years before moving to the New Forest. She chose to live there due to its natural beauty and her interest in geography and local history. Carole hopes to contribute to the Heritage Centre, an important resource for the area's future.

  • Trustee

    Peter has vast experience in Operational Risk Management. He has supported organizations like 'Visit Britain', 2012 UK Olympics, and BBC. Peter is an active JP in Southampton Court and serves on regional and national Magistrate committees. He resides in Emery Down and is a trustee at other nearby charities.

  • Trustee

    Michael is an experienced IT and project management professional in the public sector. He is joining the board of trustees to contribute to the Masterplan, which involves redeveloping the center and implementing a sustainable business model. In his free time, Michael enjoys cycling in the New Forest.