About the Trust – Trustees & Staff
Read about how and why the Trust was set up on our History page.
The Charity has its own funds endowed by the Norman Family. It does not undertake any fundraising activities and does not have the need for any volunteer workers. The Charity’s Statutory Accounts are filed with the Charity Commission and can be seen on its web site here (opens in new window/tab).
There has been at least one member of the Norman Family acting as a Trustee since the Trust began.
William Tee retired as Chair and Trustee in June 2023.
Lower Otter Restoration Project – July 2023
Trustees
Chris Davis
Interim Chair
Chris became a trustee in June 2018. He spent 35 years in banking in various countries. Since his retirement to Budleigh Salterton he has also been involved in other local charities and societies as a committee member and trustee.
Cathy Houghton
Trustee
Cathy is a member of the Norman Family and has been a Trustee since 2001. She is a Chartered Accountant, is originally from Exmouth but now lives in Teignbridge with her family.
Sarah Gillingham
Trustee
Sarah is a member of the Norman Family and joined as a Trustee in 2011. She graduated in Environmental Science and now runs her own business. She lives in Exmouth with her family.
Elizabeth Low
Trustee & Chair of the Grants Sub Committee
Liz became a trustee in September 2018. She has lived in Devon since 1979 and she served as a magistrate locally for nearly 30 years, and over the same period she worked in the Citizens Advice service in East Devon.
Stephen Green
Trustee
Stephen joined as a trustee in March 2019. After 7 years as an Officer in the Armed Forces, he spent 30 years in General Dental Practice in Exmouth. Stephen is now enjoying retirement and lives in Clyst St Mary with his family.
John Bain
Trustee & Interim Chair of Finance, Investments & Property (FIP) Sub Committee
John became a trustee in December 2019. He has lived in Devon since 1974. A Chartered Surveyor he worked exclusively for a local private Estate. Now retired he lives with his family in Budleigh Salterton.
Fiona Ross
Trustee
Fiona joined as a trustee in May 2022. She has lived in East Devon for over 30 years. She was a GP in Exmouth and Sidmouth for many years and then worked as a specialist in sexual health until she retired. She lives in Budleigh Salterton with her family and young dog.
Brian Eastwood
Trustee
Brian has become a trustee in May 2024. He spent his career in banking and financial services. Post retirement in 2022 Brian moved to Budleigh Salterton with his wife who emanates from Exmouth. He is also an active member of East Devon Golf Club.
Staff
Lee Bingham
Trust Manager
Emma Le Poidevin
Grants Administrator