Our Board of Directors
David Vear
Chairman of the board
David Vear has been involved with Four Greens Community Trust since its earliest days. He attended the first meetings discussing the need for a Community Economic Development Trust for the North of Plymouth and became the chairman of the Steering group. David was one of the four founding directors of Four Greens and has served as chairman since 2014 as it has grown into the company it is today.
Interests - spending time with his grandchildren, walking his dog and is a keen pool player, as well as captaining his team in the local league.
Linda Barraud
Treasurer
Linda Barraud has been supporting Four Greens Community Trust with financial matters since April 2019. Linda has helped to establish the accounting systems and policies being used by the Trust. Linda was co-opted as a director in October 2019 and is a member of the Finance Sub-Committee reporting to the board monthly.
Interests - interior design, genealogy, history
Margaret Boadella
Boardmember
Margaret has been a board member for Four Green Community Trust for 5 years, she has enjoyed seeing it grow and feels that Plymouth needs more of these types of organisations. She was born in St. Budeaux and went to Honicknowle Primary School and Barne Barton Secondary school. She then moved to Kent where she opened a restaurant, before returning to Plymouth for the last 10 years.
Alison Simpson
PCC Appointed Board Member
My name is Alison Simpson. I was elected as a Councillor for Budshead ward in May 2024.
My background is in Social Care. I have many years of experience within both the statutory and voluntary sectors. My experience includes working as a Practitioner in Adult Social Care and various roles within Supported Housing. I have led and coordinated a service which provided support to people with a variety of needs, with a focus on housing related assistance, enabling them to live as independently as possible.
I recently worked as a Constituency Caseworker for one of our local MPs, moving on from this position to allow me to concentrate on my new Councillor role.
I am originally from Bristol. I moved to Plymouth just over four years ago, with my husband (who was born and bred here) and family. I am a mum of three and granny of one.
I love living by the sea and chilling on the Hoe is one of my favourite things. I also like going to the theatre, trying out the local restaurants and pubs. Most of all I like spending time with my granddaughter Eliza.
Vince Burke
Vice Chair
Vince was elected to the first board of directors in 2014 and played a major role in turning the derelict Whitleigh Care Home into the exciting thriving Wellbeing Hub. He plays a major role in the strategic development and the securing of the long term visability of the Trust. He grew up in Ernesetttle, before going to Liverpool University and then teaching there 10 years. He returned to Plymouth in 1982 becoming headteacher and then Vice Principal. He is passionate about creating the right opportunities that engage local residents and enable them to shape their communities by utilising their skills and expertise to provide a better future.Interests - Gardening, walking, playing Golf
Sally Walker
Vice Chair Community Membership
Sally Walker first became involved when Plymouth City Council were consulting about the establishment of a Community Trust back in 2013 and was nominated for the shadow board in 2014 and has been a Board member ever since. Between 2016 – 2019 Sally was the Treasurer and since 2019 has been the Vice Chair responsible for community and membership. Sally is the Chair of Ernesettle Forum, a network of local people and stakeholders that provides community activity and support. In addition Sally is leading on some events in Ernesettle to commemorate Mayflower 400 and is the Treasurer of Plymouth District Scouts.
Interests - quilting, fantasy adventure
Joanne Bowden
Boardmember
​I have lived in Plymouth all of my life, apart from when I went to Royal Holloway university to study ancient history as a mature student. I’m also a qualified painter and decorator, plasterer and bricklayer. I first became involved with Four Greens after Sally a fellow director suggested that I joined. I’ve been actively involved with Timebank and I also sit on PCH’s board as a resident member.
Interests - reading, crafting, walking my dogs and playing computer games.
Lesley Gross
Boardmember
Lesley joined the Board in 2022 and is passionate about the role of volunteers in Four Greens Community Trust. She is a retired Nurse and also worked in the community with people who have illness, disabilities and their family carers. Now she volunteers at Four Greens as the Volunteer Co-ordinator.
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Interests - all sorts of craftwork, helping people and spending time with her dog.