Meet Our Trustees

Our dedicated Board of Trustees play a pivotal role in guiding and shaping our charity’s mission.

Adam Bates

A Sussex enthusiast with a career in tourism and destinations, dedicated to preserving and celebrating Sussex’s history and culture.

Amanda Jones (Chair)

An experienced Director in the Arts and Heritage sectors, passionate about long-term financial sustainability and promoting arts and culture’s role in a thriving economy.

Dr Glynn Jones OBE, DL

A former Chief Executive dedicated to promoting community diversity and inclusivity in Sussex, now a trustee supporting organisational transformation.

Joe Sullivan

A Solicitor and District Judge, with expertise in litigation and planning.

John Orna-Ornstein

A senior figure at the National Trust, overseeing historic place care and programming, who finds inspiration in Sussex’s heritage.

Dr Matthew Pope (Vice Chair)

An Associate Professor specialising in prehistory and Neanderthal research, dedicated to inclusive heritage practices.

Paul Basu

A social anthropologist passionate about heritage, museums, and cultural memory, contributing to local archaeology and history projects.

Sarah Watson

An advocate for history, archaeology, and heritage preservation, committed to making history accessible for inclusive communities.