Our Trustees

Our Board comprises individuals who have proud association with Reservist organisations or have experience in working in Education and with Young People, and who now work in a voluntary capacity to support the next generation of reservists and cadets forces.

Our Core Values

Service - We are committed to serving Reserve Forces and Cadets by responding to their practical needs with funding that makes a real difference.
Integrity - We operate with transparency, fairness, and accountability in all aspects of our grant-making and governance.
Opportunity - We believe every reservist and cadet should have access to meaningful experiences—regardless of background or resources.
Development - We support projects that build leadership, teamwork, skills, and confidence, helping individuals thrive both in and beyond military life.
Community - We work to strengthen local communities by supporting the individuals and units that serve them.

Chairman: Col (Ret'd) Charles Ackroyd TD RD DL

Vice Lord-Lieutenant for Hampshire. Served in RMR and Parachute Regiment (V) 1972 - 2014. Former solicitor and District Judge. Lives in Alresford, Hampshire.

Trustee: Cdr Anthony Stickland RD RNR (Ret'd)

SERFCA County Chair for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Served in RNR 1985-2016. Consultant R&D Engineer and former Company Director. Lives near Lymington, Hampshire.

Trustee: Lt Cdr Danielle Griffin MChem FCA RNR (Ret'd)

Served in the URNU and RNR from 1998 to 2013. Partner in Moore (South) LLP. Lives near Haslemere, Surrey.

Trustee: Maj (CCF 'A') James Lacey MRTPI BTP

2ic Royal Russell School CCF, OC Army Section and Deputy President Army Cadet Commissioning Board. LLP Member in Vail Williams, Property Consultancy. Lives near Guildford, Surrey.

Trustee: Sqn Ldr Graeme Hughes GCGI RAFAC

Commissioned into the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Training) in November 1991. Former Deputy Officer Commanding Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wing Air Training Corps and former OC RAF Section Winchester College CCF. Retired Civil Servant. Lives in North East Hampshire.

Trustee: Lt Cdr Richard Brooks BSc (Hons) LLM FICS FNI VR RNR

Serving in the RNR since 1999. Chartered Shipbroker and Company Director. Lives near Totton, Hampshire.

Trustee: Marianne Harris-Bridge BA Hons +D.I.S.

Former Director of Marketing and Business Development in Private, Public and charitable sectors. Wide ranging Trustee and non-executive roles over 30 years, particularly in the education sector. Currently Chair of secondary school governors and Governor of a sixth form college. Lives in Hampshire.

Secretary to the Trust: Lt Cdr Jules Rogers BA Hons RN (Ret'd)

Secretary to The Connaught Trust. Served in the Royal Navy 1998 to 2019. Lives in Rowlands Castle, Hampshire.