The Board of Trustees governs and guides the Charity and works closely with the CEO and management team.
Annabel Moore – Co Chair
Annabel moved to Bromyard after living and working in Singapore for more than 20 years. She was a corporate lawyer working for Diageo plc for the majority of her career. Since retiring from full time corporate life, she has been involved in local charity work and through this has enjoyed meeting people in the area. She enjoys gardening, keeping fit and bridge. She is married to Charlie who was born and brought up in Herefordshire and has 4 children. Annabel was appointed Co Chair of Trustees at the 2025 AGM.
Sarah Handley – Co Chair
Sarah grew up in Bromyard where her parents had a variety of retail shops. She spent her working life in sales, living on the Wirral and near Oxford before returning to Bromyard to set up her own fashion business.
Over the years she has been a Governor at two schools, serving as Chairman at Brockhampton for almost twenty years, and has been an active member of the Conquest Theatre for forty years. She is married to James, is a Mum and step-Mum to three grown up boys who live locally, and is a proud step-Grandma. Now almost retired, she still works occasionally for friends in the fashion industry and is sometimes seen taking names at funerals for Emma Bouston Funeral Services. She loves being a part of the local community and is delighted to support the work of the Hope Centre. Sarah was appointed Co Chair of Trustees at the 2025 AGM.
Sarah Kelly
Sarah has been involved with Early Years education throughout her student and working life and was involved from the very beginning when founder Sheenagh Davis, MBE set up The Hope Centre in 1998. Sarah was Chair of the Board until the 2025 AGM and has supported the Trustees as interim Chair at times during her time on the Board. Her wealth of knowledge and expertise in the area of Early Years has been a key part of her involvement as a Trustee, including the role of Nominated Individual for many years. Sarah retired as Chair of Trustees in 2025 at the AGM.
Gill Tait
Gill was a dentist by profession and has lived in Bromyard for over 25 years. For most of that time she practised as a dentist in the town and brings her knowledge and experience of working in Health to the Board. She and her husband both work locally and they have a grown up family. Gill was Vice Chair of the Board until 2025 when she stepped down from the role.
Julian C
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After working in industry, Julian set up his own business and marketing consultancy. Over the next 25 years, he built this up to become the leading company in its sector. After selling the business, Julian bought a local farm, maintaining a family tradition over 14 generations. Julian joined the Board of Trustees in 2026 and is also a Trustee at Bromyard Scouts and involved with two other charities. Julian plays four racket sports and enjoys walking and cycling, as well as time with his family.
