Category: about_us

I have worked in the voluntary sector for the last 20 years, most of that time as founder, chair, and currently trustee, for Healthy Minds, local mental health charity. Now retired I was very keen to be involved with Tod…

Originally from Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire, I moved northwards in 2016 with my 2 children to Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield.  Before children I had a successful career ranging from bookkeeping, to sales administration and finally as Quality Assurance Manager for a firm in…

Sian has been a part of the Todmorden community for a decade and strongly believes Todmorden Learning Centre is a great asset that will help our community develop strengths and skills which will contribute to Todmorden’s burgeoning sustainable economy. Sian…

I have a PhD in biochemistry from Imperial College, London awarded in 1982.  I have run a small solvent business since 1984 which has morphed through several forms and continues to generate enough income for me to volunteer full time…

Catherine Bann was appointed Secretary to the Board in December 2018. She grew up in neighbouring Rossendale, was educated at Cambridge University, and started her career in qualitative market research. She has spent many years community organising, being Chair of…

I’ve run my own business in Todmorden since 1989, initially a women’s roofing and building business (Amazon Nails) then Straw Works (now Wellspring Architecture) and since 2014 also the School of Natural Building. Designed & helped build 2-300 affordable &…