Our Trustees
Terence Palfrey (known to everyone as Paul)
Founder - Chairman
Paul has had an interesting life starting out as a 15 year old working in a factory and ending up with his own very successful retail business that he ran with his late partner Geoff Kemp. In between he was a pirate radio d.j., worked freelance for the BBC and was, for 14 years, an appeals organiser for the well known animal charity pdsa. These days he spends most of his time, when he's not dealing with the day to day running of the trust, presenting shows for many local radio stations in the u.k. and around the world.
Neil Jones - Property & Risk Assessment
Neil has spent a lifetime working in housing management. He's worked for several local authorities and housing associations and understands the needs for good risk assessment of all of our activities inside and out in the meadow.
Ann Tate - Fundraising & Charity Adviser
Ann has worked in the voluntary, not for profit, sector for almost 40 years and has also been a trustee of several charities working in the u.k. and abroad. Ann and Paul worked together at the animal charity pdsa and since then she has had several executive positions at some of the best known charities in the u.k.
Steve Kemp
Steve is Geoff's younger bother. He is also the executive Director of OpenPlan Consultants Ltd
Lincoln, LN2 1BD
Angela Beeston
Is the Managing Director of Business Consultants, Evolution 4 Business Ltd
Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5ET. Angie has worked for both FTSE 100 Companies and small businesses and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in commercial, operations, sales, marketing, manufacturing and consulting. She founded her company in 2010 and is an Executive Coach, Business Mentor and Leadership Specialist, working with clients around the globe on developing future leaders, teams, and supporting companies with strategic direction.
Terry Bennett - Hon. Treasurer and Financial Adviser
Terry is not a a trustee of the Geranium Trust, but with more than 30 years experience in senior banking management he is just the right person to take care of our money and finances. Since agreeing to take over this role he has set up an accounting system where, at a glance, we can find any item in the accounts that we need. Terry is a trustee of another charity and also a registered foster parent.