Meet the team
 
If you are coming to visit or just want to know who we all are, have a look at our short biogs below.
 
 

 

Sandy Hore-Ruthven
Chief Executive
Has a background in youth work and voluntary sector management. He has worked in and around Bristol for most of his life.
 
 
Philippa Smith
Projects Director
Responsible for all the work we do directly with young people. She is an experienced actor and youth worker having worked with the Bristol Old Vic and other high profile arts organisations. She also has experience of working with disengaged young people.
 
 
Chris Jackson
Estates and Finance Director
Responsible for the 29 acre estate and buildings the Kingswood Foundation owns and runs. She has a background in film making and museums.
 
 
Chris Lambert
Estate Manager
Responsible for the day to day maintenance of the Estate and buildings. Chris is a qualified architect with a passion for young people and the arts.
 
 
Carol Rhodes
Finance Officer
Responsible for day to day financial operations.
 
 
Kath Thomas
Office Manager
Responsible for the administration of the Kingswood Foundation.
 
 
 
Ben Nash 
Projects Assistant
Responsible for assiting the projects director.
 
 Aimee Mukherjee
Projects Assistant
Responsible for assiting the projects director.
 
Sam Astill
Estate Officer
Responsible for the general maintanence and security of the Estate