Our Patron and Trustees - Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust

Our Patron

Mike Dilger (Patron)

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.

Mark Ridler (Chair)

Mark has always had an interest in wildlife and wishes to use his experience in trust and business law to further the objectives of the Wildlife Trust.

Ben Stone (Vice Chair)

Ben appreciates the natural environment locally and sees the need for the Wildlife Trust to enhance these areas to protect from threats such as climate change and support species recovery.

Kris Mackay (Treasurer)

Kris is greatly concerned by the steep decline in wildlife on both a local and global scale and being a Trustee is one of ways she is playing her part to make a positive change.

Helen Francis

Helen had been searching for a trustee role within an organisation that aligns with her values, and says she is thankful that an opportunity arose within Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust.

Holly Schofield

Holly brings extensive experience of environmental legislation & regulation, plus technical knowledge of water quality, hydrogeology, land management, peatland restoration and natural capital.

Sarah is a longstanding member and supporter of the Trust and its aims, particularly to protect green spaces and also to ensure that more people in the local area have opportunities to connect with nature.

Dr Stephen Campbell

Dr Campbell has a passionate and lifelong interest in natural history and the environment. He first became involved with Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust as a reserve regular volunteer worker.

James Hall

James believes in the Trust’s work to help the public to reconnect with nature, not only on the nature reserves we manage but also in our advisory and petitioning capacities.

Dr Scott McKenzie

Scott has a long-standing relationship with The Wildlife Trusts having been a ‘Wildlife Watch’ member from a young age, then volunteering after leaving school.

Mary Wilton

When Mary saw that SRWT were looking for new trustees with safeguarding professional experience, she saw a good opportunity to use her professional experience to help the Trust.

Dr Siobhan Laird

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

Chris Tomson

With a lifelong interest in Natural History and countryside management, Chris brings a wealth of agricultural and conservation knowledge to the Trust.

Each year we seek new volunteers to join our board of 13 trustees, bringing with them the skills and experience we need to work for a better future for nature, people and the green spaces we all love across Rotherham and Sheffield.

As well as an enthusiasm and passion for our work, we are looking for people with the skills to help govern the Trust. Experience of working in a decision-making group is very helpful as well as a good local knowledge of Rotherham and/or Sheffield. You would need to be able to commit to attending our Annual General Meeting (held in September) and at least four board meetings per year, which require some preparatory work.

This year we are especially keen to hear from people:

from our diverse communities across Rotherham and Sheffield or

with expertise in digital transformation and new technologies or

with leadership or business management skills or

ecological or land management expertise

To find out more have a look at the role description here.

To register your interest or for an informal chat about the role please contact our Chief Executive, Liz Ballard by emailing l.ballard@wildsheffield.com.

Our Patron and Board of Trustees