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international audiences. Her experience will be instrumental in enhancing HB&P’s outreach and engagement strategies. Clare is enthusiastic about contributing her skills to HB&P and her back ground will significantly enhance our strategic communication efforts to broaden our reach and profile. ‘I am looking forward to using my knowl edge and experience to give back to the heritage sector which I love,’ she says. Her commitment to the heritage sector and her enthusiasm for audi ence development, engagement and collaboration makes Clare a perfect fit for our team. With Clare on board, HB&P is poised to enhance its market ing and digital strategies, engage a wider audience and continue to celebrate and conserve our rich heritage. PETER MITCHELL , head of sustainability at Gascoyne Estates, brings a wealth of experience in integrating sustainability practices with herit age conservation. His focus on achieving net-zero on traditional estates will guide HB&P in promot ing resilient communities through sustainable heritage management.

same things regarding history and heritage as I do, so becoming a trustee seemed natural,’ he explains. His commitment to diversifying HB&P’s audience is particularly noteworthy. As a special ist in diversity and inclusion, he aims to ensure that a broader range of voices and perspectives are represented within our organisation. This focus will help HB&P become more inclusive and reflec tive of the diverse community that shares our passion for heritage. KATE SOLECKI , visitor programmes manager at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, brings a dynamic ap proach to engaging the public with heritage sites. Her role at Kew showcases her ability to curate immersive visitor experiences that celebrate his tory and nature. Kate shares, ‘I am excited to bring my professional experience in events, fundraising, marketing and strategic thinking to HB&P. I look forward to supporting the organisation in preserving and celebrating our historic places’. Kate’s expertise in event management and strategic marketing will invigorate HB&P’s efforts to attract and educate diverse audiences.

‘The historic buildings which define the character of our places are intrinsically valuable and will make a vital contribution to the resilient commu nities of the future,’ Peter observes. He is excited about HB&P’s potential to shape the future of her itage conservation and looks forward to contrib uting to this important work. Peter is eager to help HB&P achieve a greater impact through his involvement. His commitment to sustainability and heritage, combined with his strategic vision, will play a crucial role in enhanc ing HB&P’s focus on sustainability. DR TIMOTHY MOORE , National Trust curator and lecturer at the University of Oxford, special ises in diversity and inclusion within heritage. This expertise, alongside his extensive knowledge of history and heritage, makes him a vital addition to our team. Tim’s decision to join HB&P stems from his align ment with our values and mission. ‘I love the good work that HB&P does − it seems to value all the

With our new additions the trustees of HB&P collectively have expertise spanning fundraising, strategic planning, community engagement, digi tal innovation, sustainability and conservation practices. Cara, Moe, Clare, Peter, Tim and Kate bring diverse backgrounds and skills to their roles and we look forward to working with them.

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