Our Trustees
Meet Our Trustees
Welcome to the heart of our organisation. Our dedicated group of trustees play a pivotal role in guiding and shaping our charity’s mission. Get to know the individuals who lead the way and ensure that our efforts make a meaningful impact on the lives we touch and the heritage we preserve.
Our Trustees
Meet the passionate individuals who steer our charity towards success.
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| Adam Bates | Amanda Jones (Chair) | Dr. Glynn Jones OBE, DL |
| A Sussex enthusiast with a career in tourism and destinations, dedicated to preserving and celebrating Sussex’s history and culture. | 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. | A former Chief Executive dedicated to promoting community diversity and inclusivity in Sussex, now a Trustee supporting organisational transformation. |
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| Jane Hodgkins | John Orna-Ornstein | |
| A versatile strategist with a wealth of experience in marketing, communication, and cultural development across heritage, arts, and charity sectors. | A senior figure at the National Trust, overseeing historic place care and programming, who finds inspiration in Sussex’s heritage. |
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| Dr. Matthew Pope (Vice Chair) | Paul Basu | Sarah Watson |
| An Associate Professor specialising in prehistory and Neanderthal research, dedicated to inclusive heritage practices. | A social anthropologist passionate about heritage, museums, and cultural memory, contributing to local archaeology and history projects. | An advocate for history, archaeology, and heritage preservation, committed to making history accessible for inclusive communities. |