Trustees
Current recruitment: We are not currently recruiting new trustees. Future opportunities will be advertised via our newsletter, website, social media and direct communications with our volunteers.
Our trustees
Our Board of Trustees is a group of amazing people from all sorts of backgrounds—strategic development, community outreach, education, health and safety, marketing, fundraising, and more. They bring a mix of expertise and enthusiasm to help guide Oxford City Farm’s vision and values. Each month, they meet up with our Farm Lead to catch up on goals, check off actions from the last meeting, and dive into updates from specific teams working on things like education, site development, fundraising, and community engagement.
Here’s a little about our Trustees and their areas of expertise:
Cath Wilson (Co-Chair) – Cath co-leads the board with David Kay and is our HR go-to, helping us with policies and team support.
David Kay (Co-Chair - leave of absence)- Co-leads the board, David brings knowledge of the food industry and trading laws to our team.
Eliza Ader (Secretary) – With her background in environmental projects, Eliza is a pro at project management and fundraising.
Martin Reed (Treasurer) – Martin keeps our finances in shape and makes sure our books stay balanced
Nick Rose – Nick is an educator and one of our founding members, always focusing on health and safety.
Jane Fisher – Jane supports local community building and has a background in trauma counselling.
Catherine McCosker – Catherine lends her farming expertise from both the USA and UK.
Dot Tiwari – Dot is all about partnerships and food justice.
Ellie Dent – Ellie brings her professional experience in food and drink branding, marketing, and creative communications.
Miriam Iqbal – Miriam’s expertise in community health and youth mental health makes her a valuable part of the team.
The Role of the Board of Trustees at Oxford City Farm
Oxford City Farm is governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees who provide strategic leadership, ensuring that the charity operates effectively and in line with its mission. Trustees hold ultimate responsibility for overseeing the farm’s financial health, legal compliance, and overall direction, ensuring it remains a thriving community resource.
The Purpose of the Board of Trustees
Strategic Leadership – Trustees safeguard and promote the aims of Oxford City Farm, setting long-term strategy and reviewing progress to ensure its success.
Financial Oversight – They monitor the financial health of the organisation, ensuring funds are used responsibly and effectively to benefit the community.
Risk Management – Trustees identify and mitigate risks related to governance, finance, health and safety, and legal compliance.
Stakeholder Engagement – They develop and maintain strong relationships with funders, community partners, and local authorities to further the farm’s impact.
Policy and Governance – The board develops and approves policies that support the farm’s work and ensures that resources are in place to implement them.
Leadership and Recruitment – Trustees appoint and support the Farm Lead and contribute to staff and volunteer development.
The Board of Trustees meets 10 times a year, with trustees also contributing their time to subgroups, community events and projects. New trustees receive a full induction to support them in their role.
For more information or to contact the current Chair of Trustees, please reach out via the Farm Office.
