The trustees of Dukes Barn come from a wide variety of backgrounds offering a range of skills and experience, including human resources management, social work, teaching, the law, finance, medicine, engineering and accountancy. All of the trustees have been involved with community and charity work for a number of years and have a proven track record of business management along with governance in the voluntary sector and fundraising.

The managers of Dukes Barn Company are highly qualified in the delivery of outdoor adventure activities with many years experience of working with disadvantaged, disabled and special needs children and young adults and in the operational management of centres such as Dukes Barn.

Rob Eley - Chair of Trustees

Rob is a retired solicitor and Business Director. He brings a wealth of commercial expertise to the role of Chair of Trustees as an experienced Company Director having worked at senior level both in the UK and abroad, with His broad base of business skills is an asset to the management team.

Nicholas Wood - Trustee

Nicholas is a chartered surveyor with twenty five years experience in property management. He is currently employed as Agent on the Chatsworth Estate where he has lived and worked since 1993. His role as Chair of Edensor Parish Meeting enables him to work closely with surrounding communities. He takes a keen interest local affairs and in the provision of access for all. His background as a surveyor brings a range of property based knowledge and skills to the Board of Trustees. 

Tim Fish - Trustee

Tim is currently the Product Director at Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd. Tim has a passion for the outdoors, being a keen climber and designer, bringing with him a wealth of industry experience.

Debbie Read - Trustee

Debbie is currently the CSR Manager at Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd with a long-time passion for the Peak District. Debbie previously led a marketing and fundraising programme for the Peak District National Park Authority, developing a strategic fundraising agenda, including the set-up of a charitable giving programme. Debbie’s experience in both business and charitable sectors along with her love of the outdoors are consolidated in her position as a trustee at Dukes Barn.