Our trustees

A voluntary group of parents, friends and members of the local community is responsible for overseeing the running of St. George’s. This group of dedicated supporters meets once a month to discuss our day-to-day operations and strategic direction.

As a parent, carer or friend of St. George’s, you may wish to apply to join the Board. New members are elected at our AGM in November, but can also be co-opted on during the year, if there is a vacancy.

Our present Board of Trustees

Adrian Crouch
Chairman
adrian.crouch@stgeorgesboard.co.uk

I have been on the board of St George’s since 2006 when encouraged by my neighbour, who works as a childcare manager, to get involved. As someone who understands numbers (a tax adviser with KPMG by day) I was treasurer until February 2018 when I took over as chairman. A keen rugby man, at weekends I can be found at Tonbridge Juddians rugby club, in no particular order watching, coaching, socialising and playing (yes still)!

Cen Milne
Deputy Chair and Data Protection Officer
cenydd.milne@stgeorgesboard.co.uk

Growing up in Tunbridge Wells I first used St. Georges myself as a child after school in the 1980s. In 2005 my son then attended Little Dragons. Being Technical Director of CenCom Solutions My skills revolve around general business and specifically information systems, communications and IT security. I enjoy bringing those skills and sharing them to the benefit of the St Georges cause, seeing the project helping so many young people get the best start in life possible, even if their family life is not favourable, is very rewarding. Running an IT firm during the day keeps me busy, I like to spend down time with the family and when I do get the time I am studying for a pilot’s licence.

Pauline Parker
Nominated Person
pauline.parker@stgeorgeschildcare.co.uk

I returned to St Georges as the Childcare Manager in 2010. I had been a student here when I trained as an NNEB in 1977 and worked here as a nursery nurse after I qualified.
I have 2 sons, 2 stepsons and 2 grandsons and much of my spare time is taken up with our family, volunteering at our village cricket club and performing in a local band.

Steve Whittle
Director
steve.whittle@stgeorgesboard.co.uk

A local resident as of 2017, I wanted to get involved in local communities and give back to the area using my experience of Property and Business Strategy. I am proud to be involved in supporting the St George’s family go from strength to strength as an independent local business and charity.
In my personal time you’ll find me out on my bike with my wife or hiking with my wife and our Husky enjoying the Kent countryside.

Julie Hughes
Director
julie.hughes@stgeorgesboard.co.uk

Julie Hughes is a partner in the corporate team at Cripps Pemberton Greenish, specialising in transactions involving education, health and social care. Having previously worked in the City, she moved to Tunbridge Wells and has worked at Cripps’ Mount Ephraim office for over 10 years. She has been a St George’s parent for nearly 9 years, her 2 boys now attend the after school club 2 days a week.

Vijay Ray
Director
vijay.ray@stgeorgesboard.co.uk

Having settled in Tunbridge Wells during the pandemic, I was keen to find a way to give back to the local community. St George’s provides an exceptionally nurturing and caring environment for my son, so I joined the board to help ensure St George’s continues to thrive and provide outstanding childcare for local children into the future. I am a former financial regulator currently working for Ernst & Young as a business consultant. I have a lot of experience evaluating and improving board culture, governance and effectiveness at banks. My weekends are largely spent running around after an energetic toddler with my wife.

Charlie Fisher

Director

charlie.fisher@stgeorgesboard.co.uk

I moved to Tunbridge Wells in 2021 and quickly settled into the fantastic community feel that Tunbridge Wells offer. My son has attended St George’s since he turned 1 and this particular community has been fundamental in our life in Kent. I was keen to support and give back to our home community where I could. I have worked in Sustainability for the last 10 years across various corporate companies, currently working for Greene King. Prior to sustainability I was an event professional. I hope both avenues of my career will help me in my new role at St George’s. 

Edward Hadley

Director

edward.hadley@stgeorgesboard.co.uk

I first came across St George’s when looking for a nursery for my son, and instantly loved the ethos and atmosphere. It was warm, nurturing and fun. I was keen to get involved with such a great institution in Tunbridge Wells. I’m an economist by training and my day job is as a civil servant in His Majesty’s Treasury, where I’m responsible for government spending on energy and climate change. Outside of work, I can variously be found riding a bike, running parkruns (now with a baby in tow!) or trying to learn new musical instruments.

As a company limited by guarantee – Registration No 2412455 and Registered Charity No 802017, you can find out more about St George’s at the Charities Commission website.