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The Bendrigg Family

Our staff, trustees and patrons – We’re all part of one big family, the Bendrigg Family!

 

Creativity, patience, empathy and a “can do attitude” are the key qualities of the people that work at Bendrigg. We have always attracted and retained highly motivated, hardworking and talented people. Our visitors regularly tell us that it is because of these amazing people, they continue to return to us year in, year out.

– Nick Liley, Bendrigg Principal

 

The commitment and passion that every single staff member at Bendrigg Trust portray is an absolute privilege to witness. To see the impact this organisation has upon the children and young adults that have the opportunity to experience this wonderful environment is overwhelmingly special. Every single member of staff goes that extra mile to ensure my role as Project Leader is made as easy as possible and that the children and young people achieve a huge amount whilst having the time of their lives.

– Rebecca Hargreaves, Phab National Projects Manager

Our Staff

Our Staff

Nick

Nick is the Centre Director of Bendrigg. He first came to Bendrigg as a volunteer in 1995.

Pip

Pip is Nick's black Labrador. You're likely to see him out and about at lunchtime and he loves to play!

Jonny

Jonny is the Facilities Manager

Sam

Sam is our Senior Tutor

Bridget

Bridget and her Cloud help raise funds for Bendrigg all the way from distant Devon

Libby

Libby is Senior Cook (pictured on the left with Val)

Gill

Gill is Bendrigg's HR & Finance Manager and has been at Bendrigg since 2010, athough it feels like longer! She is an avid skier and a reluctant runner.

Louise

Louise is our Fundraising Co-ordinator.

Vicky

Vicky is a Tutor and has been at Bendrigg for many years. She loves being outdoors playing (almost) whatever the weather!

Oya

Oya’s favourite day of the week is Monday as it means coming to work and making friends with the latest visiting group!

Sarah

Sarah is the Business Development Manager and joined Bendrigg in 2015. In her spare time she likes to go walking with husband Dave, daughter Amy and dog Lara

Val

Val is one of Bendrigg's cooks (pictured on the right with Libby)

Kate

Kate is our Volunteer Coordinator

Liz B

Liz is one of Bendrigg's Tutors. "Being outside makes you happy inside"

Vic

Vic is a Tutor at Bendrigg. She loves the great outdoors and "Van Life" exploring the beautiful Lake District and beyond!

Steve

Steve is one of Bendrigg's cooks. He was previously a Tutor.

Ed

Ed is the Site Supervisor & on his days off he loves going out on his kayak or canoe on the nearby lakes and rivers!

Paula

Paula is our Bookings Administrator and really enjoys wild swimming in the beautiful Lake District!

Lee

Lee is a Tutor.

Holly

Holly is a Tutor. She is always super bouncy and loves kayaking and the outdoors in general.

Rex

Rex is a Tutor and loves playing his guitar around the campfire! You'll often hear him singing baby shark too!

Beth

Beth is one of our Bookings Co-ordinators and was previously Activities Co-ordinator and a Trainee Tutor here at Bendrigg!

Liz D

Liz is a Activities Co-ordinator and was previously a Tutor.

Claire

Claire is a Tutor

Sarah

Sarah is a Trainee

Mel

Mel is a Tutor.

Evie

Evie is Mels gorgeous dog!

Josh

Josh is a Tutor

Jennifer

Jennifer is a Housekeeper.

Steve G

Steve is a Tutor, occasional cyclist, singer; mostly human :)

Noah

Noah is a Trainee

Carolyn

Carolyn is a Cook

Emma

Emma is a Trainee

Vini

Vini is a Housekeeper

Simon

Simon is a Tutor & previously was a trainee here at Bendrigg.

Our Trustees

Our Trustees

Adrian Walter

Adrian is our Chair of Trustees. He has been a regular volunteer at Bendrigg on the Tutorial team which gives him a great insight into the activity delivery at Bendrigg.

Kim Parry

Kim is our Treasurer. He is a graduate chartered accountant & MBA. He is currently the director of Finance & Resources for Outward Bound Trust.

Shelagh Mcgregor

Shelagh is a trustee. She is a sector-chartered accountant with an interest in strategic resource management. Shelagh has skills in Business Admin, Finance and running services effectively and efficiently.

John Holmes

John is chairman of the projects committee. He is a trained Quantity Surveyor with a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Tom Hibbert

Tom is a qualified accountant & has been actively involved in various roles at Bendrigg since the 70's

Rachael Hodgson

Rachael's background is in Education & she loves outdoor activities!

Tim Lowe

Tim's connection to Bendrigg goes back to the very beginning. He has over 40 years of experience as a trustee for several charities - including Bendrigg.

Anne Fleck

Anne has hands on experience working with disabled people doing outdoor activities. She has a degree in Chemical Engineering & MA in Computer Management

Brian McDonough

Brian has worked in further education for over 30 years. He also has a keen passion for the mountains!

Peter Bates

Peter is a solicitor specialising in property law. He is also a trustee of the Hartley Trust which supports projects in Africa.

Jeremy Prall

Jeremy has worked in fundraising for 25 years, in London and Scotland, both for leading international NGOs and as a freelancer and consultant.

Kay Foster

Kay has been a regular office volunteer at Bendrigg for 3 years. She has a background in business management and experience in change management consulting.

Our Patrons

Our Patrons

Jamie Andrew

Jamie is a Mountaineer & Quadruple Amuptee. He has supported Bendrigg over may years and has supported individuals at Bendrigg with progression in climbing.

Claire Hensman

Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria - Claire became involved with Bendrigg in 1980 when local trustees were being sought. She has been a fan and supporter of us ever since!

Karen Darke

Karen is a Paralympic Silver Medallist for British Para-Cycling. We are thrilled to have her on board as a Bendrigg Patron.

Sir Chris Bonington

Sir Chris is a British Mountaineer & long standing Patron of Bendrigg