Our People

The skill commitment and enthusiasm of our staff and volunteers, make Ripon Walled Garden a special place to work.  As a registered Charity, Ripon Community Link,  we are governed by a Board of Trustees, who delegate day to day responsibility for running the organisation to our Chief Executive supported by a Senior Leadership team. Carolyn Sands is our Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Victoria Ashley is our Chief Executive. 

Carolyn Sands

Carolyn Sands

Carolyn Sands

You can contact Carolyn on Carolyn.Sands@riponwalledgarden.org

Victoria Ashley

Victoria Ashley

Victoria Ashley

You can contact Victoria on v.ashley@riponwalledgarden.org

Meet Our Trustees

Carolyn Sands, Chair of Trustees

Joe Bradley, Vice Chair of Trustees

Dean John Dobson

Hilary Ellis

Don Hanson

Philip Ratcliffe

Dr Hilary Enevoldson

Jessica Mackaness

Our Trustees are selected for their wide range of skills and expertise, and together provide strategic direction, constructive challenge and scrutiny to ensure Ripon Walled Garden delivers it’s goals and is managed effectively. All Trustees are eligible for re-appointment at the end of a term of office, in general Trustees serve two Terms of Office, but may be selected to serve a third in exceptional circumstances. 

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