FOUNDATION TRUSTEES
JOHN SHUFFREY
CHAIR
John Shuffrey has a wealth of experience both within the Club on internal committees and externally as a trustee for local charities. He also has extensive experience of charity management in his professional life as an accountant advising charities. John joined the board in 2023 and was soon elected as Chair by his fellow trustees.
PIERS WILSON
TRUSTEE
The Chief Financial Officer at The Hurlingham Club, with over 3 decades of experience in finance. Piers has been instrumental in working with advisors and The Charities Commission to set up the Foundation.
JAMIE CROOKENDEN
TRUSTEE
Jamie knows the Club and area inside out, having been a member for many years. He has been a real driving force behind the Club’s community programme, and has made the inception of The Hurlingham Club Foundation a reality.
VICTORIA HORNBY
TRUSTEE
Victoria brings a wealth of experience working with charities, both as a dedicated advisor and trustee. She is the current CEO at Mental Health Innovation and, alongside her day jobs, Victoria is a Director of Social Finance, adviser to the Charles Dunstone Charitable Trust, and a trustee of the Westminster Foundation and the Bridges Impact Foundation.
KATARINA ROELE
TRUSTEE
Katia has been advising the Club on CSR matters as a member of the community steering group committee since its inception in 2019. Katia provides a vital bridge between the main committee of the Hurlingham Club and the Foundation.
PAUL DENZA
TRUSTEE
Paul has a background of over two decades in law. He is a widely experienced solicitor, specialising in private client work - wills, probate, trusts and tax. Paul is a keen padel player and is involved with the Club’s ‘Players.’
FOUNDATION STAFF
LEANNE AYIN
HEAD OF FOUNDATION
With 20 years experience working on charity and community projects, Leanne brings extensive knowledge and experience to the Club that will help the Foundation reach its potential. Leanne leads the strategic direction and management of the Foundation with support from the trustees and colleagues at the Club.
SARAH WILLIAMS
FOUNDATION CO-ORDINATOR
With a strong background in the charity and events sectors, Sarah brings the operational skills needed to deliver the many projects, events and activities that the Foundation offers to it’s local community.