Staff

Róisín Hanks

Project Manager

Róisín joined the Trust in May 2006, with more than 10 years experience of working within the environmental arena across the United Kingdom.

She has managed an environmental education centre, as well as a number of projects ranging from community involvement in urban regeneration to a national water-quality monitoring scheme.

Laura Chapman

Education And Information Officer

Laura joined the Trust in January 2008 having been a secondary school Geography and Citizenship teacher. She loves outdoor activities, travelling, fundraising for charities and does volunteering in her spare time.

Anda Phillips

Volunteer And Community Co-Ordinator

Anda joined the Trust after volunteering at WRE for 6 months. Her job as Volunteer and Community Co-Ordinator sees her working with the Trust’s Volunteers and local community groups putting on events and promoting positive practical action.

She volunteers in her spare time and draws on her 15 years experience of Bio-Dynamic and Organic farming regularly.

James Birbeck

Senior Environmental Warden

James started working for the Trust in 2000, and he has been heavily involved in a wide variety of conservation and community tasks. Prior to working for the Trust he was an outdoor activity  instructor in the Scottish Highlands. In his spare time James enjoys gardening and travelling.

Ben Cooke

Environmental Warden

Ben joined the Trust in December 2008 having previously worked as a park ranger in Essex and volunteered with BTCV. In his spare time he enjoys exploring the countryside and trying new sports.

Emma Thompson

Pump House Assistant

Emma joined the Trust in May 2009. She loves the outdoors and volunteering.

Steve Morris

Cleaner

Steve joined the Trust in 2008 as the Cleaner and is enjoying being part of the team. He co-founded a healthy walks group which uses the Pump House as a base.