Trustees

The Hackspace is run by volunteers. A board of seven trustees give some of their spare time to ensure the space continues to run.

Just because a trustee seems to have an interest in a particular area, please don't assume that means you can't do things. Trustees are first and foremost members, and any work or space-wide projects that they take part in they do so as members.

You can always contact the entirety of the current board by emailing trustees@nottinghack.org.uk.

To contact an individual trustee, use their email from the table below.

Current Board of Trustees

Photo	Board Member
David Clarke	Email: david.clarke@nottinghack.org.uk Trustee since: 2012 Having been a trustee for over three years, I think I've brought a different voice to discussions and decision-making concerning the continued development of the space. Being the most local of the current trustees, and often in the space during the day, I liaise with BizSpace, our building managers, and carry out a lot of minor housekeeping works within the space. My own projects are mainly concerned with infrastructure, and I also enable other members to find tools and supplies and help them understand how to use them safely. I'm also a member of the Tools team, and I regularly update the Wiki with information about infrastructure and tools.
James Fowkes	Email: james.fowkes@nottinghack.org.uk Trustee since: 2014 As a member of the Hackspace, I have tried to contribute by running workshops and assisting with infrastructure tasks. As a trustee I hope to encourage members to feel that they run the Hackspace and are able to participate as I have done. I believe that members running the Hackspace for themselves is a vital part of creating a feeling of community. Over the last year I have been very pleased to see the creation of member teams for resources/tools etc, and I intend to encourage further development of this.
James Hayward	Email: james.hayward@nottinghack.org.uk Trustee since: 2011 I first became a trustee when we first became a proper limited organisation. I was scared that we would collapse in some way, and I needed to make sure that we didn't - and it seems to have worked pretty well! Since then, I've become the go-to guy for all things legal, which seems to take up an inordinate amount of my time and also terrifies me on an almost daily basis. Despite this encroaching fear, I still enjoy being a trustee, and I love to see the place grow and become a better place for everyone.
Adam Froggatt	Email: adam.froggatt@nottinghack.org.uk Trustee since: 2015 I originally joined Nottinghack as a student in 2012. Since then it's helped me learn a multitude of skills, from foamcraft to lasercutting, 3D printing to lathing. Before becoming a Trustee I was a part of several teams: Laser, Membership, Craft, Snackspace, and I definitely see my role as Trustee as continuing to be helpful and provide guidance to members. I'd love to see the Hackspace expand it's visibility outside our usual events, and start showing others just how awesome we are and the kinds of crazy contraptions we make. All of this while being elbow deep in lasercut foam props of course.
Matt Lloyd	Email: matt.lloyd@nottinghack.org.uk] Trustee since: 2011 As a founding member of NottingHack, I've always been involved in helping the space grow. As a trustee, I continue to help the space by keeping a close eye on the financial aspect, tracking what we have on hand, the current project commitments, as well as long-term budget predictions. These days I spend most of my time at the space working on infrastructure projects such as working on Gatekeeper, the system that operates the front door, to restoring the Bridgeport mill, to improving the metal-working area.
Sophie Wilkinson	Email: sophie.wilkinson@nottinghack.org.uk Trustee since: 2015 My aims for my two year term are to greatly improve the processes and systems that keep the Hackspace running. I want to improve our communication, our turn around time and our public facing activities. I think it's important that we have a clear message about what we are here to do, and I want to be integral in making the Hackspace a better place, and I believe being on the Board of Trustees is the way to do that.
Rob Hunt	Email: rob.hunt@nottinghack.org.uk Trustee since: 2015

Elections

Board elections take place each May, and any member can stand for election.

Related

There is currently a expenses policy under consideration.

Previous trustees

2015-2016

Board Member
James Hayward
Matt Lloyd
David Clarke
Dominic Morrow (stood down 28 June 2015)
James Fowkes
Sophie Wilkinson
Rob Hunt
Adam Froggatt (replaced Dominic, 3 August 2015)

2014-2015

Board Member
Gareth Howell
James Hayward
Matt Lloyd
David Hayward
David Clarke
Dominic Morrow
James Fowkes

2013-2014

Board Member
Jake Howe
Kate Bolin
Gareth Howell
James Hayward
Matt Lloyd
David Hayward
David Clarke

2012-2013

Board Member
Dominic Morrow
James Hayward
Matt Lloyd
David Hayward
Jake Howe
Kate Bolin
David Clarke

2011-2012

Board Member
Dominic Morrow
Matt Little
Michael Procter
Michael Erskine
James Hayward
Matt Lloyd
David Hayward

Pre-2011

Until 2011, Nottingham Hackspace didn't have an elected board.