Our Patron and Board of Trustees

Mike is an ecologist, natural history presenter and writer and is probably best known for being the wildlife reporter on the BBC programme The One Show.

As a Sheffield resident of 15 years, Dr Laird has a keen sense of nature around her. This has been enriched through conservation activities with Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust.

Helen’s unwavering passion and dedication to addressing the global climate emergency drive her to actively involve others in the mission for a sustainable planet at every opportunity.

Dominic sees the Wildlife Trust as an opportunity to encourage and engage with the future generations to ensure that our impact on the natural environment is for the benefit of all.

Tom Hocking, a Sheffield resident, works in specialist climate and environmental communications across Yorkshire and the Humber.

Having held board roles in commercial businesses for many years, Antony brings a wealth of strategic leadership, commercial, and management expertise.

Having recognised a need to be more actively engaged in protecting and restoring nature and engaging others to champion for it, Liz aims to make the most of being a trustee to support meaningful, impactful action for nature.

Extremely passionate about the recovery of nature in this country, Charlotte brings skills and experience from her work in ecology and wildlife conservtion.

Catherine has been looking for a role with local impact, and relishes the opportunity to be part of the Trustee team.

Having been interested in wildlife and enjoying walking locally for many years, Mary joined Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust in 2020 and has since been impressed by the knowledge and dedication of the staff and volunteers she has met.

Sarah is a longstanding member and supporter of Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust and its aims, particularly to protect and create wildlife sites and also to ensure that more people in Sheffield and Rotherham have opportunities to connect with nature. 

Oscar has lived and worked in Sheffield for 10 years as both a science teacher and now a conservation researcher at the University of Sheffield. His research focuses predominantly on the global biodiversity crisis.

One of Sarah’s favourite things about living in the area is the special open spaces and nature we have access to. But she is also aware that not everyone has the same opportunities to enjoy these spaces.