Meet our staff
The Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum was founded in 1985. Our trustees and staff work together in partnership with Forestry England at Westonbirt Arboretum, as well as over 260 dedicated volunteers.


About us
Our staff, our trustees, our history and our plans. Find out more about the charity and get in touch
Meet the dedicated team at the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum...

Emma Griffiths
Chief Executive Officer

Jo Cummings
Board Secretary

Debbie Dawkins
Office and HR Manager

Rachel Raggatt
Supporter Services Coordinator

Anne-Marie Tennison
Supporter Services Administrator

Hannah Morgan
Supporter Services Coordinator

Helen Turner
Finance Director

Maureen Nesbit
Finance Officer

Natascha Castell
Finance Assistant

Jo Murray
Brand and Marketing Manager

Fiona Phelps
Fundraising Manager

Julia Bartlett
Supporter Operations Manager

Graham Edmonds
Buying & Retail Manager

Katie Morle
Retail Team Member

Amanda Bailey-Turner
Retail Team Member

Jill Francis
Retail Team Member

Carol Harrison
Retail Team Member

Linda Higgs
Retail Team Member

Sam Price
Retail Team Member

Sarah Vernon
Assistant Retail Manager

Linda Barnes
Board Secretary