John Anderson

Joined: 2008

Most of my career as a HQ civil servant was about the future. In a variety of strategy and policy roles I was given jobs where change was wanted and tight deadlines were the norm. This continued in working for a local council in a big change programme going across the whole organisation.

I was very pleased when in 2008 I got the chance to join the Trust and apply that experience to help support it in a period of transition. Climate change and other environmental issues are common currency. I want to make sure the Trust builds on its reputation and looks forward to fulfilling a powerful role here and elsewhere in the future. The Trust is fundamentally about tomorrow.

Ann Callaway

Joined: 2008

My professional background is initially as a History teacher and Deputy Head in comprehensive schools in Hounslow and Richmond, and later as an HR manager in a multinational company.

I have lived in Teddington since 1970 and am delighted now to have the time to work with the Environment Trust in furthering conservation and understanding of the very special built and natural heritage which our borough enjoys.

Claire Fifield

Joined: 2008

I am a self-employed gardener and garden designer. I have lived in Twickenham for 20 years with my husband and we have one son aged 12, who attends Grey Court School in Ham and is a Sea Scout at 1st Hampton Hill (Achilles) Troop. I have a BSc in Earth Science gained at Kingston University - graduated 1995. I regularly walk my dog at Hamlands and Crane Park which allows me to indulge in amateur botanising and bird watching.

I became a Trustee as I am passionate about the River and the wonderful natural environments we have in Richmond upon Thames . I am committed to the River Centre project and am keen to see local children involved in conservation of their own surroundings and enjoying the river as much as my family does. Since becoming a Trustee I have gained a greater appreciation of the history and architecture of the area and hope that I can pass this on to others.

Tim Little

Joined: 2010

Tim is a business consultant and mentor specialising in Investors in People and communication technologies. He has spent much of his career working in the field of organisational development for companies such as Oracle Corporation and Cap Gemini Sogati. He now also works with small and medium sized businesses. He joined the trust because of his interest in using our valuable resources wisely and locally. 

Cycling helps him to keep fit but could do better; doing a degree in history stops him from watching too much television; and aspiring to be an artisan baker of bread is slowly becoming a reality.

Geoff Noble

Joined: 2010

Geoff Noble is a town planner and urban designer with wide conservation experience in national and local bodies.

Geoff is the planning and design advisor at the Kent Architecture Centre and also works as an independent heritage consultant. He was formerly English Heritage's Deputy Director for London, where he managed the historical properties and advised on many key development proposals in the capital.

Geoff's particular interests are in the challenges of designing new architecture in historic areas and of finding new uses for old buildings.

Jenny Pearce

Chair

Joined: 2003

My professional career was originally as an architect, then subsequently in planning and urgan design, where i was a consultant in historic building and area conservation with local authorities and private practice.

My particular interest has always been in encouraging sensitive contemporary design in historic areas, including the definition of distinctive character as the basis for managing change.

I was head of the Conservation & Design section at Richmond Council for 15 years, and was one of the authors of the Thames Landscape Strategy. I have lived in the borough for 22 years and became a trustee in 2003.

John Simpson

Treasurer

Joined:

John has 30+ years experience in finance including periods as the CEO of banks in London and Hong Kong. He is Chair of Soverign Housing Association and Vice Chair of NHS Richmond and is also a director of companies involved in fund management and the construction of new health centres in public / private partnerships.

He has a particular interest in the built and landscape environment but is also keen to encourage youth environmental education.