Who are we?

The Cotesbach Educational Trust was established as a charity in 2008. It is the inspiration of a group of previously unconnected individuals who, having experienced the cultural richness and unique heritage of a cluster of dilapidated but historically significant buildings, decided to set about preserving them for the benefit of a broad and diverse community. All of us are volunteers.

The Trustees are:

Jackie Strong (Chairman) – retired Director of Education (Leicestershire)

The Lord Willie Bach (Vice Chairman) – Central Government Department of Justice

Rachel Haynes – Head of Resources, Skillshare International

Jacqueline Krarup – ex Director for US Investment Bank and fundraiser; past Appeal Director for The Treehouse Trust; Associate Director, Development Office for Rugby School

Philippa McCray – Administrator for Federation of Family History Societies

Tim Schadla Hall – Reader in Public Archaeology, University of London

County Councillor Ernie White – Portfolio holder for Community and Cultural Services with Leicestershire County Council