Meet the Trustees
Here at Peak District Mosaic, we currently have 7 trustees who contribute to the development and sustainability of the organisation.
Yvonne Witter, chair
Pioneering Peak District Community Champion, Yvonne Witter, has been well recognised for her efforts to uplift diverse communities through the Peak District national park and surrounding areas.
Her passion and duty to protect the countryside and provide accessibility for everyone are endless as she works tirelessly to introduce new training programmes, group activities and trips for diverse communities to access and explore the countryside.
Yvonne has committed her time as Chair for Peak District Mosaic and is keen to see the organisation grow and continue to meet the needs of communities in enhancing the health and wellbeing in the outdoors.
Andrew Towlerton, Treasurer
Andrew Towlerton joined the Board in 2023. He lives in Rotherham and is married with two grown up children. Andrew is a chartered town planner with over 30 years planning experience in the public, private and voluntary sectors. He is also a qualified parish clerk and is Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Ecclesfield Parish Council in Sheffield. Andrew has been on the board of several voluntary and community bodies. Presently our Treasurer, he has years of financial experience in ensuring that money is properly managed and spent. Andrew strongly advocates the need and value of strong community engagement, with a particular emphasis on those people and groups who find it more difficult to get involved. He has received several awards and tributes for his work in this area.
Will Ward
Profile will be updated shortly.
Godfrey Francis
A real adventurer at heart, Godfrey has volunteered as a walk leader and ranger for numerous walking groups. He finds guiding people to new places within the Peak District is where all the fun and learning begins. After becoming a Community Champion with Peak District Mosaic, he was inspired to become a trustee. Through his role, he is committed to spreading the word about the great outdoors to underrepresented groups and hopes to be able to build their confidence to step out on their own adventures outside. Hiking and exploring new areas are his two favourite ways to pass time.
Manhar Taylor
Previously a speaker for UK National Parks, Manhar has helped spread the word about the great outdoors to many. He has led walks with families and individuals as a Mosaic Champion and taught them how to lead their own walks with others. Pushing to see more diverse communities in the Peak District and increasing fundraising activities are part of his mission as a trustee. His perseverance to do so and tackle challenges can be seen through some of his greatest adventures such as climbing up Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Atlas and completing a 26 miles marathon.
