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Who we are

Our trustees

Our Board of Trustees sets the strategy and direction for the charity, its governance and financial wellbeing.
  1. Joe McIndoe
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    Joe McIndoe - Vice Chair

    Joe has worked in business development in the charity sector for more than 20 years, including with Groundwork UK.

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    Keith Arrowsmith - Treasurer

    Keith first heard of Garden Organic when he helped set up Hereford Seed Swap in 2007. Since then, he's acquired a much deeper understanding of the natural environment and horticulture through his work.

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    Catherine Dawson

    Catherine has worked in peat-free growing media for more than three decades, and continues to be actively involved in the new Responsible Sourcing of Growing Media Scheme.

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    Nadia Mazza

    Nadia is a mathematician who has been working in academia for over 20 years. In her role, in addition to research and teaching, she has been actively involved in equality and diversity, outreach and sustainability matters.

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    John Varney

    John Varney has worked within the charitable sector in museums and innovation, and for the last eight years has been chair of the Silk Heritage Trust. He's an experienced gardener in his spare time - tackling four acres of pastureland on the edge of the Peak District.

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    David Bond

    David has over 30 years corporate experience holding positions such as Marketing Director and Managing Director. David has volunteered with us in the gardens and HSL for several years and continues to do so alongside his Trustee role

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    Caroline Bosher

    Caroline’s interest in organic gardening took her from the fast-paced corporate world in London to a new home in North Yorkshire, an RHS Diploma, and a garden project manager role at the National Trust. She enjoys using her knowledge and networks to inspire others to garden more sustainably.