Benington Community Heritage Trust

Benington Community Heritage Trust was formed in 2007 to search for a future for All Saints. Over the past 12 years its board of trustees has led a successful programme of research, consultation, fundraising and, most recently, restoration and redevelopment.

The trustees are now overseeing the opening of the building as The Beonna and look forward to bringing back some of their most popular events from previous years.

    If you are interested in finding out more about the trust and its activities please get in touch.

    Trustees of Benington Community Heritage Trust

    Kevin Pinner

    Chair of the Trustee Board

    Kevin Pinner
    Chair of the Trustee Board

    General Manager of one of the biggest edible vegetable plant raising nurseries in the UK. This brings with it a good level of common sense thinking, calmness under pressure, and other invaluable life skills.

    I am a founder member of the Beonna project. In my role as Chairman of Benington Parish Council, a position that I have held since 2001, it was brought to my attention that All Saints Church was due to be made redundant. A village meeting was organised to find a way forward.

    This led to the formation of Benington Community Heritage trust, of which I am also Chairman. Many years of hard and sometimes challenging work, has led us to this point - a beautifully restored and functional multi-use building that Benington and the wider area can be proud of.

    Manda Crowder

    Trustee

    Manda Crowder
    Trustee

    30 years experience in advertising, marketing and social media – owner of award winning London Advertising Agency. Specialist in Marketing, Social Media and Business Strategy – with experience of working in international retail management and within national newspapers ( The Times and Sunday Times.)

    Now retired and have been a member of the Board of Trustees for 4 years. The skills that I bring to the project – business management , strategy planning and marketing.

    Suzanne Peck

    Trustee

    Suzanne Peck
    Trustee

    I have been a member of the Board of Trustees for 2 years and bring the following skills to the project.

    Over 32 years corporate experience within Airline, Travel, Finance and Event Management industries. Holding high level positions including Account Director, European Sales Manager, Senior Client Account Manager for American Express, KLM and RCI. Within these roles building and maintaining long term relationships within organisations including British Airways, EasyJet, Hertz and the NHS.

    Glen Reynolds

    Trustee

    Glen Reynolds
    Trustee

    After owning a busy and successful Franchise business in Essex for 22 years, and looking for a quieter life, me and my wife moved to Lincolnshire and now own a camping, glamping and fishing site not far from the Beonna, over these years I have built up a knowledge, in the promotion, social media and the general day-to-day running of a small business.

    As an ex-mechanic, and very keen on DIY, I hope to bring a helping hand to the structure and maintenance of the building, being new to the area and a new trustee, I am keen to help the Beonna become a valued part of the community

    Caroline Greaves

    Trustee

    Caroline Greaves
    Trustee

    With oversight of a growing healthcare business at senior management level for the past seven years, my position was intricately linked in all areas enabling me to follow the visions & values of the company.

    My role specifically included regulatory compliance & auditing, clinical and GDPR lead, managing people including HR processes and effecting positive change. I believe my transferable skills will support the ongoing growth and development plans for The Beonna.