Committee

Debra Blackburn

Debra Blackburn

Treasurer, Membership Secretary and Trustee

Debra manages all membership enquiries, issues new joiner packs and handles renewals. She also looks after the Society’s finances and prepares the annual accounts for reporting to the Charity Commission.

Debra lives in Scarborough and works as a book-keeper.

Ian Ladd

Ian Ladd

Chair and Trustee

Ian chairs the Society’s meetings, represents the charity externally, and helps ensure that the committee works effectively.

Ian is semi-retired and based in Scunthorpe. In his previous career he held leadership positions in the food and beverages industry.

Jonathan Lamb

Jonathan Lamb

Seedbank Manager and Trustee

Jonathan runs the Society’s renowned Seedbank and handles seed orders and donations from members.

He works in accounting and lives in Peterborough.

Stephen Morley

Stephen Morley

Conservation Officer and Trustee

Stephen leads the Society’s conservation activities.

He lives in Yorkshire and is a professional ecologist.

Dave Quarrell

Dave Quarrell

Secretary and Trustee

Dave maintains the Society’s records, produces minutes of Society meetings, handles enquiries and looks after the website.

He lives in South Wales and works in the tech industry.