Our Trustees reflect the expertise and professional commitment
we have in support of achieving our funding goals for M Shed and in
planning ahead to raise new income as Bristol's highly regarded
museums service embarks on an exciting new era in its history.
Thereafter, their support will reflect the wider Bristol Museums,
Galleries and Archives service.
Adrian Tinniswood (Chair)
Adrian is a writer, historian and lecturer and was previously
Chair of HLF's Committee for the South West. Adrian has acted as a
consultant to the National Trust and has been a lecturer at several
universities in both the United Kingdom and United States,
including the University of Oxford and the University of
California, Berkeley. He is the author of more than twelve books on
architectural and social history.
Simon Cook
Simon was elected to Bristol City Council, representing the Clifton
East Ward in 1999 for the Liberal Democrats. In May 2004/5 he held
the post of Lord Mayor and is currently Deputy Leader of the
Council and Executive Member for Culture, Sport and Capital
Projects. He previously enjoyed a professional career as an
actor and was involved in Corporate Training. He is a member of a
number of bodies such as @ Bristol, Bristol Cultural Development
Partnership, Bristol Old Vic, Broadmead Forum and South West Local
Council.
Nigel Hardy
Nigel is a partner at Baker Tilly Chartered Accountants based in
their Bristol Office. He is a specialist Audit & Assurance
partner with over 20 years experience of working in the Charity
Sector. In addition to compliance services Nigel advises Trustees
Boards on issues such as Governance, Charitable Trading, Risk
Management and Strategic Planning. Nigel's charities clients
include museums, schools and trade associations. He is married
with three sons and has a wide range of interests from travel
to construction projects, and skiing to cooking.
Tim Illston
Tim is a partner at Burges Salmon and heads the firm's pensions
practice.
He worked in industry for a time after graduating with a first
class degree from Manchester University. He went on to pass the
Common Professional Examination with Distinction, and to train in
Lincolns Inn and the City of London. He joined Burges Salmon in
1988, became an associate in 1989 and a partner a year later.
Terence Mordaunt
Terence is co-owner of Bristol Port Company which he took control
of in 1991 with his business partner David Ord. Terence is a member
of the Society of Merchant Venturers. Other roles include Chairman
of Pendennis (Super Yachts). He is a Master Mariner with a keen
interest in sailing.
Anna Southall
Anna is Vice Chair of the Big Lottery Fund, a member of the
Executive Board of the Association of Charitable Foundations and a
trustee of the Barrow Cadbury Trust. She was Director of the
National Museums & Galleries of Wales (1998-2002), Chief
Executive of the Museums Libraries and Archives Council until 2003,
and from 2003-2006 the Vice Chair and then Chair of Icon, the
Institute for Conservation. She is currently on the Select
Committee for Museums and Archives and was involved in the Select
Committee Report this year.
Stephen Wray
Stephen leads for the City Council on a number of major projects
and events (Bristol - BBC Anchor Project, including a new
headquarters building for the BBC and 2012 Olympic Legacy) and
works with a range of private and voluntary sector partners in the
creative, cultural and sports sectors. He was previously the
Director of Culture and Leisure with the City Council having held
senior management positions with Edinburgh and the London Boroughs
of Southwark and Hammersmith and Fulham. He is married with three
children and lives in North Somerset.