Our Patron and Board of Trustees

Mike is an ecologist, natural history presenter and writer and is probably best known for being the wildlife reporter on the BBC programme The One Show.

As Group Head of Environmental Sustainability at Kier, a leading UK construction and infrastructure services company, Ben Stone oversees the businesses environmental sustainability performance.

Helen’s unwavering passion and dedication to addressing the global climate emergency drive her to actively involve others in the mission for a sustainable planet at every opportunity.

Dominic sees the Wildlife Trust as an opportunity to encourage and engage with the future generations to ensure that our impact on the natural environment is for the benefit of all.

Tom Hocking, a Sheffield resident, works in specialist climate and environmental communications across Yorkshire and the Humber.

Having held board roles in commercial businesses for many years, Antony brings a wealth of strategic leadership, commercial, and management expertise.

As a Sheffield resident of 15 years, Dr Laird has a keen sense of nature around her. This has been enriched through conservation activities with Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust.

A semi-retired Consultant Cardiologist and an Honorary Emeritus Professor at Sheffield University, Dr Cambell was a consultant at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals for over 25 years and was Clinical Director of the South Yorkshire Regional Cardiothoracic Centre for a total of 10 years.

James Hall states he has been lucky to visit and explore many of the most beautiful places in the world, particularly whilst cycle touring in South America.

Specialising in collaborative approaches, Kris currently leads on the development of a number of creative and community projects in Rotherham. 

Having been interested in wildlife and enjoying walking locally for many years, Mary joined Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust in 2020 and has since been impressed by the knowledge and dedication of the staff and volunteers she has met.

Sarah is a longstanding member and supporter of Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust and its aims, particularly to protect and create wildlife sites and also to ensure that more people in Sheffield and Rotherham have opportunities to connect with nature. 

Oscar has lived and worked in Sheffield for 10 years as both a science teacher and now a conservation researcher at the University of Sheffield. His research focuses predominantly on the global biodiversity crisis.

One of Sarah’s favourite things about living in the area is the special open spaces and nature we have access to. But she is also aware that not everyone has the same opportunities to enjoy these spaces.