Monday 4 November to Friday 8 November is Trustees’ Week in the UK.  It is a time for us to come together to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK.

Underfall Yard Trust wants to take this opportunity to thank each of our Trustees for their time, commitment and effort.  It has been a particularly challenging 18 months for Underfall Yard but, together with our partners, staff and volunteers, the Trustees will deliver the Recovery and Reinstatement Project.

James Durie (Chair)

Recognised and respected as one of the most influential people across Bristol, Bath and the SW region, James is passionate about the importance of business, enterprise and work, and its essential role in helping build, sustain and improve the places in which its based to realise the whole populations potential.

Richard Holden

Now retired, Richard was a Town Planner for Bristol City Council for over 35 years.  He was involved in the transformation of Bristol City Docks into the leisure harbourside we know and see today.  Richard was a key figure in saving Underfall Yard when the extensive docks maintenance facilities were surplus to requirement.

Pete Insole

Pete is an historical and archaeological specialist with nearly 30 years’ experience of working in the heritage sector in Bristol. He is currently Head of Urban Design and Principal Historic Environment Officer for Bristol City Council and maintains Bristol’s Historic Environment Record.

Arne Ringner

Glassboat, a prominent and well-loved restaurant afloat in Bristol Harbour, was developed  in 1986 by Arne Ringner from the Yew Mead barge, which was used for hauling timber.  Arne embraced the heritage of the vessel and was creative about sustainability: the boat’s interior contained many reclaimed features and fittings from Bristol’s past, including the original marble worktops from St Nicholas fish market and the solid Burma teak doors from the old Royal Hotel.

John Potter

John is a successful entrepreneur with expertise in company startups, sales and acquisitions. He has led product development teams to produce new software and electro-mechanical products, generating multi-million pound revenue streams. He is the owner of Peggy, a 44ft Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter built in 1903 in Pill, Bristol.

Nicola Watt

Nicola is an experienced Project Manager in the heritage sector having led on the development and delivery of several major transformational projects at heritage attractions in the South West. Key projects include reinterpreting the ship and surrounding dockyard of SS Great Britain; work to No 1 Royal Crescent Bath and work with the National Trust.

Ian Wilkinson

Ian is the international sector leader for The Built Environment at Osborne Clarke.  He advises institutional investors and developers across Logistics, Living and Regeneration including acquisitions, disposals, forward funding, forward commitment, asset management, ground rent, income strip investments, options and development agreements.

Join this fantastic team:

The Trust is currently looking for an Honorary Treasurer.  As the Honorary Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and stability of Underfall Yard Trust. Working closely with the Director and team of Trustees, you’ll help deliver the Trust’s strategic goals and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies. Your responsibilities will include supporting the fundraising committee with income-generation strategies and assisting with financial reporting for grant applications. You will contribute to the preservation of this historic boatyard by identifying potential risks and developing a long-term financial plan.

Information about the role and how to apply can be found here: https://www.moonexecsearch.com/news/underfall-yard-trust-seeks-honorary-treasurer

This vacancy closes at midnight, 24th November 2024.