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Staff & Volunteers

We employ a small team of full-time, part-time and seasonal staff as well as using freelance specialists. We are heavily reliant on the work of over 100 volunteers who kindly give their time and expertise to help us across all aspects of our work. If you would like to volunteer please click here. 

Chief Executive

James Littlewood

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James provides leadership of the charity, driving its strategic direction and achievement of its charitable objectives.  He has delegated authority for day-day running of the charity and reports to the Board of Trustees.

James works full-time and can be contacted at [email protected] or 01223 243830.

Published: 30th July, 2018

Updated: 29th November, 2018

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Head of Finance & Operations and Company Secretary

Ceri Littlechild

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Ceri is responsible for day-to-day management of the charity’s finances, HR, office and IT functions. Through our Land Agent, she is also responsible for the repairs to investment properties and their letting.

As Company Secretary she is responsible for servicing meetings of the Board of Trustees, Finance Committee and AGM, production of trustees’ annual report and ensuring returns to Charity Commission and Companies House.

Ceri works part-time (Mon, Tues, Wed and every other Thursday) and can be contacted at [email protected]or 01223 243830.

Published: 31st July, 2018

Updated: 27th October, 2022

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Estate Manager

Ed Wombwell

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Our Estate Manager, Ed Wombwell is responsible for the day-to-day management of Wandlebury Country Park, Coton Countryside Reserve, Bourn Windmill, Hinxton Watermill, Leper Chapel and other Cambridge Past, Present & Future managed green spaces.

Ed works full-time. He can be contacted at [email protected] or 07852 417526.

Published: 1st August, 2018

Updated: 29th October, 2021

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Principal Planning Officer

Sarah Nicholas

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Sarah is our Principal Planning Officer and she works with and supports our Planning Committee, Heritage Watch Group and other relevant individuals, organisations and partnerships to influence the planning and development of greater Cambridge.

She can be contacted at [email protected] or 01223 243830 ext 206.

Published: 2nd August, 2018

Updated: 2nd November, 2021

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Fundraising Manager

Rachel French

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Rachel looks after our members, donors, patrons and legators as well as communications and marketing. Please get in touch with her if you would like to discuss your giving.

She works full time and can be contacted at [email protected] or 01223243830. 

Published: 4th August, 2018

Updated: 27th October, 2022

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Education & Events Co-ordinator and Admin Officer

Nicola Spurling

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Nicola organises events, school visits and manages all venue and private bookings. She also supports the day to day running of the office at Cambridge Past, Present & Future, leads membership administration and helps visitors with their enquiries.

Nicola works full-time and can be contacted at [email protected] or 01223 243830.

Published: 6th August, 2018

Updated: 29th October, 2021

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Warden Team

James Allsop, Hannah Warren, Thev Cram & Jess Norris

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Our team of wardens is responsible for carrying out day-day operations relating to visitor and habitat management of Wandlebury Country Park, Coton Countryside Reserve and the other sites owned and managed by Cambridge Past, Present & Future.

Wardens are full-time, part-time and seasonal. You can contact them at [email protected] or 01223 243830.

Published: 7th August, 2018

Updated: 16th June, 2023

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Admin Assistant

Lena Payne

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Lena provides administrative and financial support for the charity.

She works part-time, 9am-3pm on Mondays and Thursdays. She can be contacted at [email protected] or 01223 243830.

Published: 16th April, 2021

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

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