Trustees
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Alex Bray
Chair of Trustees
Alex is currently a Stakeholder Liaison Manager in the Rail Industry. He became a Trustee, as he felt Holmfirth Civic Hall is a stunning heritage building that acts as a key economic driver for Holmfirth and surrounding areas. He is proud to be able to be part of protecting The Civic and using his vast experience to ensure it's a treasured building within the valley for many years to come. He is hoping his contribution will support the ongoing conservation, protection, and improvement of the building and all it has to offer to the community. -
Mark Antrobus
Trustee
Mark is a member of the board of Directors within the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) and has a prominent role in the regional APHC group, and is a past President of the Huddersfield Master Plumbers’ Group (HMP), and currently a member of the Oldham & District Master Plumbers’ Group. He comments: “I’ve always championed the idea that the plumbing and heating industry should be regulated in the same way as the gas industry, so I am glad new regulations are coming in (WaterSafe). It’s important that we’re raising the professionalism of the industry.” Mark is currently involved with the Employer Group, one of 10 employers nationwide, setting the new Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standard, being prepared for Apprenticeships from 2017 onwards, on behalf of Summit Skills. Mark is also an active member of Holmfirth Rotary Club, part of the Rotary Club of Great Britain and Ireland (RIBI), which continually raises funds for local and international charitable causes. Mark is also on the Board of Directors at BPEC and is a trustee of the BPEC Charity, and is proud to be on the Awarding Body presenting the Annual BPEC Life Awards. Being a existing trustee of two plumbing charity’s, a chair of a training charity and having a wish to provide the community he lives in with something he can give back, Mark became a Trustee of HCHCT. Mark is more than happy to contribute and help with the present and future developments and events of our wonderful historic building. -
Jim Hilton-Jones
Treasurer
Jim is a Chartered Certified Accountant and is Managing Partner of a local firm of accountants . With a strong financial background, he plays a pivotal role as the Treasurer of our charity. Jim brings a wealth of expertise in managing our financial resources effectively. He was also part of the original team that took on the operation of The Civic when Kirklees Council passed ownership of the building back to the Parish Council. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jim is an active and engaged member of the local community. He dedicates his time and energy as a committee member of the Meltham Athletic Football Club and as a local resident, Jim is deeply invested in the well-being of the community. He is passionate about making a positive impact, both through his professional financial acumen and his dedication to local initiatives. Jim's commitment to our charity reflects his dedication to improving the lives of those we serve. -
Cllr Andy Wilson
Trustee
Andy joined the board as a Holme Valley Parish Council nominated trustee. He has lived in the Holme Valley for over 45 years, working locally and nationally in manufacturing as an engineering manager. He has valuable experience of dealing with both people and budgets in a team environment and is committed to supporting both the local community and economy. He is an enthusiastic walker and cyclist and believes in responsible and sustainable access to the countryside. The maintenance of the heritage of the Holme Valley is also important to Andy, whilst ensuring any developments are sympathetic to the area. Through the Rotary Club of Holmfirth Andy has been heavily involved in charitable events in the local community; latterly the voluntary organisation and roll-out of the COVID vaccinations at the Holme Valley memorial Hospital. He has a deep concern for the environment with his personal commitment including reducing his carbon footprint through initiatives such as solar panels and biomass heating. -
Cllr Steve Ransby
Trustee
Steve joined the board as the other nominated Holme Valley Parish Council nominated trustee. -
Andrew Bray
Trustee
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Julie Butterfield
Trustee
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Kathy Westgate
Trustee