Sue Vincent
Holborn & Covent Garden ward Councillor for LB Camden and local resident
Holborn & Covent Garden ward Councillor for LB Camden and local resident
Holborn & Covent Garden ward Councillor for LB Camden and local resident
OUR TRUSTEES
Our Board of Trustees oversees The Phoenix Garden in its capacity as a registered charity. With a range of backgrounds and expertise, they assist staff in the smooth running of the garden; ensuring that it remains open for all to enjoy.
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Chair
Sue Vincent
Holborn & Covent Garden ward Councillor for LB Camden and local resident
Alex Lloyd
Trustee
PhD student in Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London researching when and why teenagers take risks.
Claude Asgill
Trustee
Experienced fundraiser and mental health advocate working in the construction industry.
Treasurer
Trustee
Former Camden council officer and supporter of the voluntary sector.
Tim Lynn
Trustee
Sound Engineer in West End Theatres and former resident of Covent Garden.
John Quigley
Trustee
A data protection lawyer advising companies of legal obligations on personal data and an experienced independent mediator.
Simon Breugger
Trustee
Local resident, merchant banker. Used to be a teacher & continues to support young people.
Kate Matheson
Trustee
A local resident in Covent Garden, member of West End Women’s Institute, retired.
Francis Go
Trustee
VP of Engineering at Distributed Ltd, a Technology Startup changing the future of work.
Garrard Knowles
Trustee
Garrard is a local resident and has been volunteering in the garden fro 20 years! Outside of the garden he is an advanced practitioner for NHS England and also volunteers with Open Doors.
COMMUNITY
We are a thriving community here at The Phoenix Garden. Throughout the year we hold events for local people, and work days for volunteers to get involved.
OUR STAFF
Spencer Noll - Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator
Spencer has lived and worked in the area for almost 20 years. He has been a volunteer gardener here for 7 years and was on the board of trustees before serving as Chair 2019-2020. Spencer has extensive experience working with young people, children with special educational needs, and older adults. Spencer organises and runs our garden volunteer days, as well as the day to day management of the Phoenix Garden. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, or have an idea for a community project, please don't hesitate to contact him to find out more. Volunteer@thephoenixgarden.org.
ANNUAL EVENTS
In partnership with local and national organisations, The Phoenix Garden also plays host to a number of events each year. Open Squares Weekend allows us to showcase our little oasis to horticultural enthusiasts visiting from across the UK, similarly Open Houses Weekend to architecture admirers. We also organise the Agricultural Show and St Giles Fayre, which celebrated its 10th year in 2019!
