Our Trustees

The Trustees meet four times a year to consider requests for grants from charities and organisations in the areas of North Wiltshire and South Gloucestershire. Many of the Trustees either knew Jack Lane personally or had a close connection with him. They take pride in approving applications they believe Jack would have given his full support to.

Martin Wright - Chairman

Martin Wright

Chairman of the Trustees

Martin has been a Trustee of the Jack Lane Charitable Trust since its inception in 2001 and is now the Trust chairman. Martin was the local NFU official for many years and knew Jack personally and still spends a lot of time working with the Gloucestershire and Wiltshire farming community.

David Crampton

David Crampton

David is a retired agriculture banking manager who prior to retirement was responsible for the agricultural lending of a major bank in the counties of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. More recently he has managed a property management company in London but now in full retirement is an avid sports fan and spectator, and keen traveller. He has been a Trustee since its inception and is one of the designated Trustees with financial responsibilities.

Gaye Mitchell

Gaye Mitchell

As a chartered physiotherapist Gaye runs her own private practice and volunteers as a complementary therapist at Longfield Hospice.

Gaye had the pleasure of agreeing to become a Trustee in 2018 for the Jack Lane Charitable Trust whose vision is very close to her heart as they have lived very happily in one of Jack’s barns, since it was converted in 2001.

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Helen Morris

Helen has worked as a children’s cancer nurse for nearly 30 years and during this time has worked with numerous charities in various capacities.

Helen is delighted to become a Trustee for the Jack Lane Charitable Trust as it supports so many amazing local causes.

Anne Neal

Anne was previously a nurse in the Royal Air Force.  She has been involved and volunteered with various local charities for the past 20 years.

Emma Walker

Emma Walker

As a former clerk to the Trustees, Emma has really valued opportunity to learn more about the variety of charitable activity taking place in North Wiltshire and South Gloucestershire – and is delighted to continue her involvement with the Trust as a Trustee.

Richard White

Richard White

Richard is a farmer whose family was friend and neighbour to Jack Lane for many years.  He was closely involved with Jack’s affairs at the end of his life and has been a Trustee since its inception in 2002.