OUR TEAM
The FoHPH rely upon a large and developing collection of people who volunteer on this committee. The committee has grown since 2017 and we welcome anyone who can bring further expertise to the panel. Please contact us with your Name and contact details and we will get back in touch with you.
Chairman
Richard Griffiths – Chairman. Excellent organisational and team management skills.
Works for the Houses of Parliament – Responsible for running teams and kitchens managing preparation, production and service of all menu and related items.
Supervision of staff under his brigade and operating within Food Safety, Health
& Safety regulations and financial remit. Completed The D of E , reaching the Gold award. Queen scout award and interests in local history, heritage buildings and the future of Hanworth Air Park. Nominated by Hounslow Council for two awards for community work.
Vice Chairman
Peter Hughes – Vice Chairman. Works professionally in arts, heritage and sports. 25
years experience in successfully developing Community Projects and Organisations, mainly in Brentford. In chronological order: Committee member of Brentford Regeneration Partnership and Grand Union Development Trust; Chairman
of Brentford Community Council; President of Brentford Chamber of Commerce;
Chairman of Edge Progressive Paddling; Lead Coach at Active 360. Peter has a large contact list of experts in nearly every field.
Secretary
Debbie Williams - I have worked for Underground Vaults & Storage (UV&S) for 22 years, through various roles in sale and an acquisition. I am currently the Group Operations Director with a team of 15 staff. As well as the managing the operations across the group I also attend events in the UK, Europe and USA. As a group we provide storage and event services for the Film and Entertainment Industry, my clients Include Warner Bros, Universal, Channel 4, BBC as well as many small independent film makers. Lived locally for 30 years and worked locally for the last 23. I Am a active member of the Bedfont Belles WI, and regular volunteer at Hanworth Park Parkrun,
Treasurer
Angela Small – Treasurer. ACA Qualified Chartered Accountant with ICAEW. 16 years
experience working for a national organisation on spending reviews, business planning and financial reporting.
Vice Treasurer
Adeeba Siddiqui – ACA qualified finance professional specialising in finance transformation projects and management analysis and reporting. Interested in art, nature, sport, travel, animals, excel and history.
Events Coordinator
Mariana Sutherland – Events. Excellent local contacts and leader in organising events at
HPH that have attracted over 5,000 visitors in just over 2 years. Has built a strong working relationship with local stakeholders. She is rated “outstanding” as a childminder.
Heritage Coordinator
Jenni Coombe — 13 years' experience in the shipping industry, specialising in the import of fine art and antiques, working with galleries and museums, and organising large exhibitions. BA in Classical Studies from Royal Holloway University. Currently studying for a Masters degree in International Heritage Management with the University of Birmingham, learning about funding, conservation, marketing and interpretation of heritage sites and buildings. Interests in history, art, nature, and the environment.
Membership
Secretary
Akhil Biswas – Senior Information Technology professional. Akhil works closely with many local Councillors and Local MPs in improving the borough. Long involvement in social and charity projects, particularly concerned with ethnic minorities.
Environment and Education
Sarah Houghton - Local science and outdoor curriculum teacher – an educator, a researcher and a gardener. Passionate about studies of various ecosystems and their protection. Loves to forage, observe nature locally and afar. Excellent skills in H&S, ground and estates, DofE, community building, planning and overseeing events, an interest in herbal medicine and a soap maker.
Parks and Funding
Nic Moore — Long time local resident. Excellent local contacts. Well used to organizing large, and small, Classic Car events. Skilled communicator.
Heritage Advisor
Mark Fielder – Retired Technical Design Lead at British Airways with experience on large infrastructure projects such as BA's Waterside HQ and Terminal 5. Extensive experience in the airline industry. Chairman of the Association of British Airways Pensioners. Volunteer at Brooklands Museum. Has links with the British Airways Heritage Centre. Served for 8 years as a co-opted lay member of Hounslow's West Area Forum (predecessor to the current Bedfont, Feltham & Hanworth area forum). General adviser on the FOHPH committee.