A new Trustee has joined the Trust Council following Jacqui Barnett’s retirement as the Victorian Society’s appointed member. Jacqui leaves with the thanks of her fellow trustees and the staff for her commitment and contribution to the Trust over the past three years, and particularly in her work producing a new illustrated biography of Suburb architect Geoffry Lucas. The essay is available via the Trust website.
Jacqui is replaced by Dr Tye Blackshaw, who recently served on the Planning Committee of the Highgate Society. Dr Blackshaw also previously lived in Hampstead Garden Suburb for a decade. She joins the three other appointed (non–resident) members of the Trust Council – the other nominating bodies being the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Law Society, and the Royal Town Planning Institute. There are also four resident members of the Trust Council, elected by members of the Trust.
The Trust is a charity and holds its assets on behalf of all residents of Hampstead Garden Suburb. Any operating surplus is devoted to the maintenance of the Trust’s financial position, to the preservation of the character and amenity of the Suburb and supporting other charitable organisations. All Trustees are unpaid volunteers.