Acting Trustee – Irene Kettle

Irene  was a journalist and newspaper editor for more than 30 years and is now a PR, Media and Marketing Consultant.

Born in Colchester, she started her career on the Hertfordshire Mercury Series.

In 1996 Irene became the first female    Editor at Essex County Newspapers in Colchester. She was promoted to Editor-in-Chief, Newsquest (Essex) and also  edited the Essex County Standard.

Irene later worked as a Head of Internal and External Relations for the NHS.

Irene is an advisor to North Essex Heritage which, thanks to National Lottery players, is restoring and transforming Colchester’s iconic Jumbo water tower.

Andrew Waters

Andrew is a retired Chartered Surveyor and over 45 years gained experienced on a wide range of property and building matters. A speciality was building pathology on a varied range and age of buildings which has aided Andrew in his guidance on the upkeep and upgrading of Winsley’s housing.

Since 1985 Andrew has been the fabric officer of a 900 year old Church where he has a leadership role. He is a member of the Copford Neighbourhood Plan Group. Andrew undertakes research and collecting historical information on the villages of     Marks Tey and Copford and has organised a number of Exhibitions and given talks.

Amanda Westbrook

Amanda has a background in nursing and management within the NHS and has recently retired from her role as Chief Executive of Balkerne    Gardens Trust.  

Amanda has been a Trustee  since 2004 and brings with her an abundance of knowledge and experience.

Simon Pinion

Simon is a Chartered Accountant living and working Colchester. During the day Simon is a partner at Scrutton Bland, and his experience in advising businesses leaves him well placed to serve on the Board of Trustees at Winsley’s. Outside of work Simon is an active member of Round Table, and a Trustee and organising committee member for The Colchester Half Marathon. Previously Simon has acted as Treasurer to a local branch of a national charity, and has served as a Trustee of the world famous Maldon Mud Race.

David Hart

David is the Director of Finance & Corporate Services for Golding Homes. He has over 12 years of  experience, previously having worked at Director level for the Chelmer Housing Partnership,          Catalyst Housing Group, Moat and Eastlight  Community

Tim Field

Tim is a Partner and leads of the Corporate Commercial Team at Birkett Long Solicitors.

Tim has a strong sense of community and gives up a large proportion of his time to supporting and assisting local charities and social enterprises. As well as being a trustee of Winsley’s Tim is a trustee of , Open Road, Firstsite, St Helena Hospice and Essex Community Foundation. Tim also serves as a Governor of Boxted St Peter’s School and a non-executive director for Colchester’s Business Improvement District.