WEBSITE BY BIG KID AGENCY - Key Persons
Alan joined the board in 2015. He brings over 30 years' experience working for NatWest, the majority of which has been as a relationship director serving SME businesses. He is a keen outdoor sportsman with interests in most sports particularly football, golf and running.
Darrell joined the board in 2023, having been co-opted to the Finance Committee in 2022. He brings over 25 years' experience of working in Financial Services with specific knowledge of Operations, Governance and Risk. Darrell is passionate about developing and mentoring young people and has been involved in youth leadership in his church since 2003. In addition to this volunteering at church, he coaches and mentors colleagues in a work setting.
Huw was a Welsh Primary School Headteacher for over 20 years and now works for a charity that supports struggling children and families. He is a fluent Welsh speaker and Chair of his local football team - Llanfair Utd!
Job Titles:
- Office Manager, Frontier Centre
James has worked at the Frontier Centre in Northamptonshire since 2018. He is the Office Manager and leads our customer-focused administration team.
Lewis joined Rock UK in 2018 on our Instructor Training Programme and is now an instructor at Carroty Wood.
Margaret joined the Board of Rock UK in 2011 whilst on the leadership of Ashburnham Place, a Retreat and Conference Centre where she had pastoral oversight of an international team of 40 young people. Margaret is passionate about developing young people. She is a Licensed Lay Minister and in her spare time enjoys walking in the countryside (the more remote the better) and is a regular runner.
Nicola is passionate about ending human-trafficking, working for International Justice Mission, the world's largest anti-slavery organisation. Nicola joined the Rock UK board in 2016 as a result of her background in schools' based youth-work and she has fond memories of visiting Rock UK as a teenager.
Rachel grew up in Tonbridge, moving to Newcastle to study Architecture, where she subsequently settled and has worked as an Architect since 2003 particularly on historical buildings and with an interest in sustainability. She has a passion for music and young people and helps out with both at her church. She has visited a number of Rock UK centres with youth and student camps over a number of years.
Simon trained as a forester and made a career in management of land, property, natural resources and heritage. Simon also has extensive governance experience, including Christian organisations. Living in Scotland gives perspectives from north of the Border, as well a base for his love of nature and outdoor pursuits.