A huge thank you to everyone who made our recent Trustee elections a success by either putting themselves forward as a candidate or voting. We're delighted to announce the appointment of five newly elected Trustees, voted for by our membership following elections managed by Civica Election Services. The results are:
- Rob Farquharson – Group Scout Leader of 1st Shottery Scouts
- Marion Homer – re-elected for a second term, Marion works for the Trussell Trust
- Kathleen Orsman – Former Head Teacher and School Inspector and volunteer at the Repair Café and Brook Arts Hub
- Michael Rolfe – re-elected for a second term, a retired BBCTV Drama Producer with a strong interest in supporting the local arts scene.
- Sharath Siddeshappa – a background in medical research and project management
Matthew Poole, CEO at Stratford Town Trust said: “The outcome of our Trustee elections marks an important moment as we continue to build for the future, bringing new perspectives and energy alongside the ongoing work of the Trust. We’re delighted to welcome Marion Homer and Michael Rolfe back for a second term and look forward to welcoming our new Trustees, who are joining us at an exciting time as we celebrate our 25th anniversary.”
Mark Tailby, Chair at Stratford Town Trust said: “Our elections resulted in a strong field of candidates willing to share their skills and expertise to support our work in the community. I’d like to thank everyone who took part and voted and extend my congratulations to our newly elected Trustees. I’d also like to express my sincere thanks to those Trustees whose terms are now coming to an end for their contribution, care, and stewardship of the Trust.”