Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust are fortunate to have an enthusiastic and talented board of trustees to help steer our activities for the benefit of nature, drawn from our membership. Find out more about each of our current patron and trustees here…
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.
Read MoreBen Stone (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.
Read MoreHelen Francis (Vice Chair)
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.
Read MoreDominic Tydeman-White (Treasurer)
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.
Read MoreSarah Blandy
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.
Read MoreDr 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.
Read MoreJames 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.
Read MoreDr 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.
Read MoreKris Mackay
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.
Read MoreDr 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.
Read MoreOscar Morton
Oscar brings strong analytical and spatial data skills, and considerable experience applying GIS and satellite data to conservation questions.
Read MoreChris Tomson
With a lifelong interest in Natural History and countryside management, Chris brings a wealth of agricultural and conservation knowledge to the Trust.
Read MoreMary 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.
Read MoreWould you like to become a Trustee?
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.