Welcoming Three New Trustees to Our Board
We are excited to officially welcome three new Board Members to Groundwork: Cirklen Yu, Danny Hawkins and Sean Owen.
Each brings a wealth of diverse experience, unique perspectives and a shared passion for making a difference. Their combined expertise is set to be a massive asset not only to our internal team and governing Board but, most importantly, to the people and communities we serve.
A Green Welcome For New Board Members
To kick off their first official Board meeting, our new trustees didn’t just sit in a boardroom —they got out in nature. The trio took a tour of Grow Speke in Liverpool, a great example of what our mission looks like in action.
If you haven’t had the chance to visit yet, Grow Speke is an incredible urban green hub that has become a cornerstone of the local neighbourhood. It drives community impact every day by focusing on three core pillars:
- Community Space: Operating as a vibrant, green sanctuary where neighbors can gather, share stories, and build lasting connections.
- Education: Providing hands-on horticulture, workshops, and valuable training opportunities that empower locals with new skills.
- Wellbeing: Offering a peaceful, natural environment specifically designed to boost both physical and mental health.
Why We Do What We Do
The visit served as a perfect reminder of why we do what we do, providing Cirklen, Danny, and Sean with a firsthand look at the communities and projects they will be helping to steer forward.
To celebrate the occasion, the team snapped a quick photo during the Grow Speke tour:
Top image L-R: Groundwork Executive Director Andrew Darron, Chair Tracy Fishwick OBE, Danny Hawkins, Cirklen Yu, and Sean Owen.
More About Our Board
You can find out more about our Board and Senior Management Team by visiting our Governance web page:
