Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum

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.

Thank you for your continued support!

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


Ellie Davis

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