Trustees:
John Dalrymple Hamilton
Toby Elliott
Clive Fairweather
Tolla Sutcliffe
Linda Kitson
Alistair Macmillan
David Chaundler
Iain Whiteley
Chairman:
John Dalrymple Hamilton
Chief Executive:
Anna Baker Cresswell
Hon Treasurer:
David Quayle CA
Biographies
Chief Executive
Anna Baker Cresswell
Northumbrian born and bred, Anna qualified as a Horticultural Therapist at Coventry University. A keen and enthusiastic gardener and cook, Anna loves the outdoor life and was inspired to undertake this project by her late mother Valerie, a Nightingale Nurse and avid gardener.
Trustees
John Dalrymple Hamilton OBE
Commanded the Queen’s Own Yeomanry 1989-1992; Honorary Colonel 2003-2008. Vice Lord Lieutenant for Ayshire and Arran. John farms beef and sheep in Ayrshire.
Toby Elliott OBE
Former submariner, and recently retired Chief Executive of Combat Stress.
Colonel Clive Fairweather CBE
Clive is a former Commander SAS, Commanding Officer of the Kings Own Scottish Borderers, H.M Chief Inspector of Prisons. He is now Chief Fundraiser for Combat Stress (Scotland).
Tolla Sutcliffe
Born Victoria Earle, Tolla is the eldest daughter of the late Colonel David Earle RHA and granddaughter of the late Brigadier Eric Earle, DSO. She runs a Company supplying specialist Police and Military teams based in Cumbria and is also passionate about gardening.
Iain Whiteley
Former King’s Own Scottish Borderer. Now involved in investment management, living in Hertfordshire and Northumberland. Iain has extensive City contacts and is a tireless raiser of funds and awareness.
Brigadier Alistair Macmillan MB MPH FFPH
Retired Defence Consultant Adviser in Public Health. Service included Commander Medical at Land Command and Commanding Officer 4 Armoured Field Ambulance. Currently a Colonel Commandant Royal Army Medical Corps.
Linda Kitson BA (Hons), MA RCA (Distinction)
Linda was the Official War Artist during the Falklands Campaign.
She has had numerous one-man shows and has been a regular exhibitor at The Royal Academy Summer Show and the New English Art Club.
Linda has illustrated books, magazines and newspapers and brings a deep understanding of art and its power as a form of self-expression to Gardening Leave.
David Chaundler OBE
Former Commander Airborne Brigade. Master of the Worshipful Company of Broderers 2007/2008. Freeman of the City of London. Hon Steward of Westminster Abbey. David brings extensive management, fund raising, HR knowledge and experience to Gardening Leave.
