THE region’s largest combined environmental and recreational charity has appointed two new trustees to help guide its work protecting landscapes and wildlife whilst providing opportunities for recreation and wellbeing across the region.
Corinne Farrell and Carolyn Cadman attended their first official board meeting as trustees of South West Lakes Trust at Roadford Lake in July.
They were joined by PhD student Nathan Strathdee, who is the first member of the charity’s Future Trustee Development Programme.
John Lee OBE DL, Chair of South West Lakes Trust’s Board of Trustees, said: “Our charity cares for 50 locations across the South West, welcoming millions of visitors and protecting landscapes and wildlife for future generations.
“Having gone through a comprehensive recruitment process we were delighted with the number of people who expressed an interest in the work of the Trust and seeking appointment as trustees.
“We’re thrilled that they recognise the outstanding work that the Trust does in environmental management and providing an opportunity for people to enjoy our waters through recreation, with all the advantages that brings to good health.”
Corinne Farrell recently took early retirement following a career in corporate communications.
She said: “The green and blue spaces managed by South West Lakes Trust have been an important part of my life since moving to Devon in 1997. Burrator especially is close to my heart.
“Becoming a trustee with the charity gives me an opportunity to play a part in conserving and managing these spaces for future generations to enjoy, at a time when the natural world is under greater pressure than ever before.”
Carolyn Cadman is Chief Sustainability and Natural Resources Officer at South West Water. Under the charity’s governing document, the water company nominates one trustee as its landlord and a key partner in enabling the Trust’s environmental work.
Carolyn said: “I’m delighted to be selected as South West Water’s nominated trustee for the South West Lakes Trust. Their work to support nature recovery, as well as providing opportunities for locals and visitors to enjoy lakes across the region, is inspirational and I feel privileged to be a part of it.”
Nathan Strathdee is a PhD Researcher in River Restoration and Water Quality at the University of Exeter. Nathan has been appointed to the charity’s new Future Trustee Development Programme for aspiring trustees to experience the work of the Board and learn about governance through training and mentoring, with a view to joining the board as a trustee in 12 months’ time.
He said: “South West Lakes Trust's mission of healthy lakes, landscapes and lives is one that is massively important to me as an environmental researcher who is always looking for ways to connect my work to real-world change, so I am excited to be shadowing the Trust's board on the Future Trustee Development Programme.
“I look forward to learning more about safe governance of the South West's beautiful landscapes. With just 1% of UK charity trustees being under the age of 30, I hope to eventually contribute a unique perspective and encourage others of my age to get involved in organisations meaningful to them.”
More information about the work of South West Lakes Trust and the role of its trustees can be found at www.swlakestrust.org.uk
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