The Board
David Rose
ChairmanFounder member of FarmEco and landowner of the wider farm, David Rose is a Woodland Trust Ambassador and Nuffield Trustee. He had the vision to plant the farm with agroforestry fields and hosts various research projects including VitAgri.
Elizabeth Hammond
SecretaryComing from a farming background, Lil is currently a lecturer at Brakenhurst College. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the farm in terms of caring for the trees, planning other crops and educational visits.
David Walker
DirectorRetired hospital consultant, David Walker takes the lead in overseeing conservation and ecological research projects.
Kevin Bryant
DirectorRepresenting the local community, Kevin has been involved with FarmEco for many years, whether it is pruning currant bushes, raising money or helping fix things.
The Staff
Ann Dean
CEOPrevious CEO of a charity in Africa and ex-medical doctor, Ann has retrained in permaculture. She takes a lead in building the organisation and keeping oversight of all the different projects and activities on the farm.
Wayne Singleton
Activities LeadWith a passion in building communities and bringing people to the farm, Wayne puts together and leads various events on the farm as well as making sure all the crops get harvested.
The Wellbeing Team
Kristina McCormick
Growing Communities LeadCreative, caring and curious, Kristina has designed and runs nature-based wellbeing programmes that help people reconnect and build resilience.
Tim Sayers
Resilience TrainerFounder of Teams Come First. Helping people & teams to be the very best version of themselves. Accredited Spotlight Practitioner.