Board of Trustees
Charles Bicker
Chair
Social entrepreneur, strategist, writer and speaker with a Masters in Social Enterprise & Community Development.
Advice on development Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with like minded charities.
Kate Kneale
Trustee
Creative Sector Social Entrepreneur and Innovator, Animator and Museums Designer.
Provides creative project advice on Rippledown activities and the Museum, VE day celebrations 2020.
Alistair Gould
Trustee
Social Entrepreneur, Chartered Environmentalist and Chartered Surveyor.
Advisor to Futures Academy and creative student projects and internships with industry/commerce.
Edmond Rube
Trustee
Innovator, Inventor & Environmentalist.
Environmental advisor on Steps Bank, Rippledown and being part of the wider gardens advisory panel in the Pines Garden.
John Backwell
Trustee
University Lecturer and educationalist with a special interest in learning environments and cognitive development.
Safeguarding learning environment and digital technology (online learning platforms) advisor.
Keith Harrison
Trustee
Environmentalist and community development worker, Chief executive of 'Action With Communities In Rural Kent'.
Advisor on rural, health and community tourism development ideas and collaborative partnerships that promote community wellbeing and regeneration - funding bids advisor.
Elissa Pette
Trustee
Elissa’s has held senior roles in HR and Organisational Development both within the Not-for-Profit and Commercial sectors. Her particular expertise is in Leadership and Strategic HR. Passionate about the people and inspiring others.
Originally from Northern Ireland, Elissa has extensive international experience having worked and lived in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, India and Asia.