The Arboretum is part of The Royal British Legion, but operates with a separate Board of Trustees and independent charity status (No 1043992).
The Board of Trustees is legally responsible for the governance of the charity and oversees the delivery of the organisational strategy.
Our Trustees
Anny Reid OBE ARRC DipHEMNS (Chair of Trustees)
Gary Ryan (Director of Remembrance and Marketing at The Royal British Legion)
Kate Logan
Patsy Wilkinson
Landscape and Memorials Committee
The Board and Managing Director are supported by a specialist Landscape and Memorials Advisory Committee whose members bring specialist experience to support the development of the Arboretum.
Supported by a senior management team, Philippa leads the strategic development and operation of the National Memorial Arboretum. Philippa joined the Arboretum in August 2019 with almost 20 years' experience in the heritage and attractions sector, with previous senior positions at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and The National Trust. She is a board member of the local destination partnership, Enjoy Staffordshire, and holds a Masters Degree in Natural Sciences and the Conservation of Historic Buildings.
