About Community Futures
Our Trustees
Meet Our Trustees
Our trustees collectively oversee and manage the charity, playing a crucial role in our success. Even during challenging times, they support and respect each other, demonstrating their commitment to our mission. We deeply appreciate the time and effort they dedicate to our cause.
John Hymas
Chair
John’s career was spent in Financial Services and Management Consultancy. Since retiring (at least from paid employment!) he has served as a Parish Councillor and acted as chair for his local Community Association. John is a strong advocate for local communities and the importance of the voluntary sector in improving the day to day lives of residents. He was first appointed a trustee of Community Futures in 2021 and has been Chair since 2022, leading on the strategic direction of the charity.
Laura Yates-Fitzsimons
Trustee
Laura is an AAT Diploma Qualified Accountant experienced in Accountancy, Taxes, Bookkeeping, Management, HR, Customer Service and Administration. Laura has a large network of professionals she trades/shares advice with. Laura has worked in Accountancy Practice and in general industry so has knowledge and experience of both. Laura currently works at Waters & Atkinson Chartered Accountants as a Client Manager. Laura works with a wide variety of businesses providing advice and support. In Laura’s free time she volunteers as a Trustee and Treasurer at Ellel Village Hall Trust and Escape2Make.
Dan Dixon
Trustee
Dan has five years’ experience of project management alongside twenty years of experience leading and managing teams. Having previously worked as an Operations Manager at Bootstrap Enterprises, Dan has a good understanding of how a charitable, community organisation works and the vital role the organisation plays within the local communities and the benefits they bring. Dan now works as Project Management at Ingeus to continue the delivery of the Work and Health Programme.
Ashley Walker
Trustee
Ashley is a Director of a local health and safety consultancy in Lancaster and assists in running Ellel Village Hall as a trustee. Ashley enjoys being involved in projects and assisting the local community where she can. In Ashley’s spare time, she enjoys being in her allotment, outdoors and walking the dogs.
Mark Gutteridge
Ofsted Nominated Officer
Become a Trustee
We currently have places on our Board for Trustees who share a passion for our work and can bring commitment and energy to the role.
If that’s you, please get in touch.
Email Stephanie Gorner at stephanieg@communityfutures.org.uk
If you’re interested, please take a moment and read our ‘Guide for Trusteeship of Community Futures’.
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