Ever considered being a charity trustee? No? Then let me convince you why it’s worth it!

The Fun reason… It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills while contributing to your local community. You will be able to have a positive impact on this wonderful community space while expanding your knowledge and making new friends, as well as sharing your skills and talents.

The Sensible reason… Being a trustee offers great insight into what's involved in the management of charities and gain skills on working well within a leadership role. It can give you experience of strategy and leadership, and boost your CV. It can also give you experience of being a non-executive director, such as setting a strategic vision, influencing and negotiation, and managing risk.

The Trustees at the Woodfield are looking to add to the team. Why not get in touch and see if you fancy coming on board.

Meet the Team…

Janet Baker - Pavilion Manager

Janet started in September 2019 and has been steering and growing the Woodfield ever since. She ran her own decorating company for 18 years and also has a background in photography.

Liz Steer - Treasurer.

Joined the Board of Trustees in 2021. Liz spent her career in the Retail industry and running her own Business consultancy. As Treasurer she manages all things Financial as well as helping improve Business operations as the charity develops. She has been involved for many years in local drama group Southside , and enjoys getting involved in community activity at Woodfield. 

Pete ward

Peter Ward is a resident of Abbotswood Rd and senior manager in the gaming industry, having held similar positions in broadcast TV production companies. He was elected as a trustee to the board in 2021.

norman marshall

Norman Marshall is a Wandsworth Borough councillor, representing South Balham Ward, and sits as a trustee of the Woodfield project in that capacity. He previously worked in management consulting and as an English teacher.

BARBARA JENNINGS

Barbara Jennings retired in December 2020 after nearly forty years working in the marine insurance industry in the City of London. She has lived in Tooting for over thirty years, and became a trustee of the Woodfield in 2023. 

JANE TINGLE

Jane Tingle has worked in the not-for-profit sector for more than twenty years, with particular expertise in fundraising from grant-givers. She also set up a popular Walk and Talk group, which meets on Tooting Common every Saturday. Jane became a trustee in 2024.

MARK BERY

Mark Bery is qualified accountant with senior management experience in the university sector. Chair of the BMT (Building Management  Team)  of TWP and responsible for TWP’s Charity Administration. Special interests heritage and biodiversity. Mark became a trustee in 2021, nominated by TMAC, and has thankfully remained as part of the board now Matthew has the TMAC nomination.

PAUL MINER - CHAIR

Paul is Head of Policy at CPRE, the countryside charity, where he has worked since 2002. Paul is a chartered town planner and served as Deputy Chair of the charity Wildlife & Countryside Link from 2015 to 2018. As Chair of the Board Paul is responsible for maintaining the overall capacity of the TWP Board to carry out its functions through chairing the AGM and quarterly meetings, maintaining the integrity of Board procedures and policies, and recruiting trustees and supporting them in their contribution to Woodfield’s governance.

Matthew Hamlyn

Matthew recently retired after 36 years working at the House of Commons, where among other things he advised MPs on Parliamentary procedure and oversaw the delivery of major projects, including the refurbishment of the Elizabeth Tower (“Big Ben”). He still teaches occasionally about how Parliament works, but mainly focuses on voluntary activity, including leading weekly litter picks on the Common with the Friends of Tooting Common and acting as a delivery driver for the Dons Local Action Group. Matthew was elected Chair of the Tooting Commons Management Advisory Group in 2024, and is the Tooting Common MAC nominee on the TWP board of trustees since July 2024

priya

Priya is a content designer who has spent the last five years working across digital projects in the public and not-for-profit sector. She became a trustee in July 2024. 

KAren

Karen was born and raised in Streatham, with a lifelong connection to Tooting Bec Common. With over 20 years of experience in fashion design, she has a strong background in knitwear and a passion for textiles, shaped by a family tradition of craft and 90s youth culture. As Head of Design at M&S and Arcadia, Karen has successfully led brand transformation and driven growth for major UK lifestyle fashion retailers. She became a trustee in July 2024 and is keen to support the local community