Board of Trustees

YHA Board of Trustees

YHA currently has 15 Trustees, each serving a maximum of two terms of four years. Trustees are elected by YHA members. Their role is to determine policy, ensure the proper management of YHA and provide effective guidance and leadership to the CEO and Executive Team and YHA employees.

Meet the YHA Trustees

Margaret Hart – Chair

Margaret Hart – Chair

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Marcus Holburn – Vice Chair

Marcus Holburn – Vice Chair

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Graham Turnock – Treasurer

Graham Turnock – Treasurer

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Darren Barker - Board Member

Darren Barker 

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Clare Fordham – Board Member

Clare Fordham

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Cathryn Hayhurst – Board Member

Cathryn Hayhurst

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Phil Henderson – Board Member

Phil Henderson

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Barbara Kasumu – Board Member

Barbara Kasumu

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Paula Newton - Board Member

Paula Newton

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Clare Parsons - Board Member

Clare Parsons

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Caleb Stevens – Board Member

Caleb Stevens

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Robert Varley – Board Member

Robert Varley

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Anna Welsh - Board member

Anna Welsh 

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Become a Trustee

Applications are open to join YHA’s Board of Trustees for 2024/25.

Becoming a Trustee is hugely enjoyable and rewarding. Not least, because it comes with the opportunity to help shape the direction of YHA in line with our values. It also offers the chance to meet and work with people outside of your sector or daily experience.

Find out more about becoming a Trustee.