Trustee Election 2025 Candidates

Trustee Election 2025

Meet Your Trustee Election 2025 Candidates

In accordance with our constitution, The Charities (Boxmoor Estate, Hemel Hempstead) Order 2000, “The Scheme”, we will be holding an election in October 2025 for four new Trustees.

Each elector has the opportunity to cast a vote for each vacant seat on the Board – four votes in total.

Over the last few months we have been advertising, within the Trust’s Area of Benefit, for interested beneficiaries to stand as candidates to join our Board of Trustees. Below are details of our Trustee Election 2025 Candidates. To find out more information about each candidate, their reasons for standing and their relevant expertise, please click on each person below.

Alexander Rakita

Chartered Architect and company director, dog owner and gardening enthusiast. Passionate about local landscapes. Bringing energy, expertise and commitment to help manage, protect and enhance the Trust’s assets for all.

Anthony Pooley

A strategic financial leader and Boxmoor resident deeply committed to ensuring the Box Moor Trust's sustainable growth and continued public benefit through robust income growth and operational excellence.

David Catlin

I’m a regular wanderer on the moor, just as passionate about it as my two dogs are. I’m not afraid of coming up with ideas - usually practical, sometimes wacky.

Demetrios Komodromos

Technology and data professional with governance and strategic experience. Committed to helping Box Moor Trust thrive through innovation, operational efficiency, and a values-driven approach that supports sustainability and community.

Kevin Brown

Local resident of nearly 50 years, passionate about preserving Boxmoor’s natural heritage. With over 20 years in UK policing and daily walks with my dogs, I’m committed to giving back.

Lisa Timms

Boxmoor resident and creative mum, I'm passionate about inclusivity, communication and collaboration. I bring experience in community engagement, events and partnerships that could support The Trusts' growth and future impact.

Lynda Mills-Webb

A 45 year Boxmoor resident teacher, scientist and gardener I want to help Box Moor Trust become the leading local force driving towards a more sustainable and climate change aware community.

Matthew Whitbread

A passionate and energetic conservationist who wants to bring the power of nature and community together to benefit current and future generations.

Robert Bandy

I’ve spent my professional life working for a conservation charity, keeping special places in good condition and ensuring that they are enjoyed and shared with as many people as possible.

Toby Chambers-Briggs

A Boxmoor local with strong professional financial and relationship management background, personal land and animal management experience, looking to support the Trust commercially and practically as much as possible.

Candidates are standing for a seat on the Box Moor Trust Board of Trustees. Trustees represent all of the Trust’s Area of Benefit, and are elected by beneficiaries – those residing within the Area of Benefit.

To have your say please register to vote online, or visit the Polling Station between 8am – 8pm at The Box Moor Trust Centre, during election week – 8th October 2025 – 15th October 2025.

Please note; if you are planning to attend the Poling Station, ID will be required. For a full list of acceptable ID documentation please check here.

Eligibility to Vote

To be eligible to vote any elector must reside within the Trust’s Area of Benefit and be registered on the electoral roll.

Below is a map of the ‘Area of Benefit’. If you would like to vote but are unsure if you reside within the Area of Benefit please drop us a line via admin@boxmoortrust.org.uk or call our office on 01442 253300, we would be happy to confirm.

Area of Benefit

The Box Moor Trust’s ‘Area of Benefit’ is comprised of the old ward boundaries of Bovingdon and Hemel Hempstead. For the best part the below areas are included in the Trust’s ‘Area of Benefit’.

Adeyfield
Apsley
Bennets End
Bovingdon
Boxmoor
Chaulden
Corner Hall
Felden
Gadebridge
Grovehill
Highfield
Leverstock Green
Maylands Area
Nash Mills
Warners End
Woodhall Farm

The Election will take place between 8am on the 8th October to 8pm on the 15th October 2025

In person voting available at The Box Moor Trust Centre, London Road, HP1 2RE

Open 8am – 8pm Wednesday 8th October – Wednesday 15th October

ID required – Click here for full list of acceptable ID

The Box Moor Trust’s election process is determined by The Charities (Boxmoor Estate, Hemel Hempstead) Order 2000, “The Scheme”.

The Box Moor Trust reserves the right to change or suspend the nomination and election process at any time.