Our Branch is supported by a committee of locally elected volunteer Trustees who are responsible for the strategic vision and governance of the Branch.
We have a strong board of Trustees with a range of specialities and backgrounds that include accounting, law, finance, business development, property and marketing but who all share a strong passion for the charity and the promotion of good animal welfare in Mid Norfolk and North Suffolk.
Our Board of Trustees
John Pinnington
President
John has been a Trustee of the Branch for many years. He has also been a regional representative and member of the national council. John along with his late wife Julie once ran an animal centre and he is very involved in fundraising in the North Norfolk area.
Mark Heaton
Chair
I moved to Norfolk a couple of years ago after a successful career in Financial Services with various senior roles predominantly in London and Hong Kong and 10 years as a Commercial Director in Further Education. I have a number of interests including an involvement in various sports and volunteering with the National Trust. I am delighted to have been appointed as a Trustee and am keen to link my business experience with a strong interest in animal welfare and in particular look at ways in how we can increase the Branch’s revenue and activities.
Elizabeth Foreman
Vice-Chair
I decided to apply to become a trustee as I love being around all types of animals. I have been lucky enough to have horses, cats (all rescue), geese and llamas which have always kept me busy. I am very passionate about everything I do and take the welfare and safety of animals very seriously. My husband and I run our own business, with my role being either a supply chain project manager or a planning Director so I am very focused and results driven. I have been a volunteer driver for the Branch and so I am familiar with the shops and people and I am very excited to help support going forward.
Andrea Shepheard
Hon. Secretary
Andrea only became a Trustee very recently but has always been passionate about animals and animal welfare. She has a background in business, has been a civil servant for several years & is currently owned by a former elderly feline resident of the RSPCA.
Kiran Harris
Hon. Treasurer
I’m a Norfolk-bred qualified accountant with a deep passion for animals – I’m the proud owner of three cats. As a Trustee, I’m excited to apply my skills to help the charity grow and connect with the wider community. I’m particularly focused on supporting the team with creative fundraising strategies and enhancing the charity’s operations to maximise our impact and ensure we use our resources effectively, enabling us to do more for animals and inspiring good practices in animal welfare.