About Us

 

Key Members


The Friends of Slaithwaite Millpond is a charitable organisation underpinned by the
efforts of it’s volunteer members, here are some of the key figures from the dedicated team;


Keith Anderson (Chair & Founder):


Keith Anderson – Chair & Founder of Friends of
Slaithwaite Millpond

Consummate negotiator with a wealth of experience in all aspects of large scale
residential/mixed use property development. Career emphasis that focused on the supply of affordable
housing. Impeccable and most sincere green credentials. Great at getting stuff done gratis!

Christine Woods (Committee Member, Community Manager & Safeguarding Officer):


Christine Woods (Committee Member, Community manager and
Safeguarding Officer)

A long career with British Rail in HR; a great way to learn how to get along with people.
Christine has worked in the charity sector at Crisis as a Fundraising Assistant. Like many that have
moved to Slaithwaite from London she has fallen in love with the village and wants to help. There’s a
book in progress but it is early days.

Duncan Henderson (Committee Member):


Duncan Henderson – Committee Member of Friends of Slaithwaite Millpond

Now retired from Landscape business and 45 years in local government parks and open spaces management. Looking to progress community life with an environmental emphasis. Likes to get things done.

Craig Barker (Committee Member):


Craig Barker – Committee Member of Friends of Slaithwaite Millpond

A Garden Designer, horticulturalist and sculptor based in Slaithwaite. Passionate about improving the natural environment through innovative and conscientious design and through the principles of traditional craftsmanship. Portfolio – studiosuna.uk

Kara Ali (Committee Member):


Kara Ali – Committee Member of Friends of Slaithwaite Millpond

A sustainability and governance lead with a background in environmental science. Kara is passionate about positive development, working with charities locally and across the UK to drive equitable change for people and the planet.

Simon Fielding (Committee Member):


Simon

Simon Fielding – Committee Member of Friends of Slaithwaite
Millpond

It’s all about balance. By day and more often than not, by night; psychiatric liaison practitioner. Simon’s endeavours revitalising soil for the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust created a long lasting, healthy, organic environment. Balance.