Three new trustees have been appointed to the Bath Preservation Trust’s board, helping ensure the highest skills and expertise are available within the charity.
No 1 Royal Crescent | Photo © Bath Preservation Trust
Annabel Thomas MacGregor, Donna Speed and Julian Gooding were formally nominated and welcomed at Bath Preservation Trust’s (BPT) Annual General Meeting.
At the same meeting, Robert Dunton retired his position but will stay on as an advisor to the Architecture, Planning and Place Committee.
These changes bring BPT’s total number of trustees to 12, including chairperson Thomas Sheppard DL.
Annabel Thomas MacGregor is the Director of Education at the English-Speaking Union, an international education charity and membership organisation active in more than 50 countries. With a passion for education, Annabel has worked extensively in the arts and education sectors.
Donna Speed is the CEO of We The Curious in Bristol and is a prominent cultural leader. With a people-first approach, Donna has been fundamental to the success of We The Curious and supports and mentors students and charities throughout the region.
Julian Gooding is an experienced lawyer and compliance professional who has spent his career working in senior leadership and regulatory governance with banks across the world.
Alex Sherman, CEO of Bath Preservation Trust said: “I am delighted to welcome Annabel, Donna and Julian to BPT.
“As the organisation grows and develops, we need to ensure that the highest possible levels of relevant expertise are available to us.
“The breadth and depth of Annabel, Donna and Julian’s respective skills and experience will bolster the pool of overall knowledge and expertise that BPT is able to draw upon.
“It is also really important for us to stimulate fresh ideas and vision for the governance of the organisation. All the new trustees share a passion for the city and the work of BPT and we are very fortunate to have them join the charity.”
