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.

The trustees are making an effort to ensure that the membership as a whole has a better understanding of what we do on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. A round up of this information will be available in the newsletter, and updated as regularly as possible (daily usually, at a minimum weekly) on the wiki, here!

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

File:TrusteeJobDescription.pdf

Current Board of Trustees

Photo	Board Member
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 I've been a member of the space since 2013 and have seen the space nearly double in membership. This growth comes with interesting challenges which need to be solved and I feel that I can help as part of the trustee team. I aim to making the space a more inviting and enjoyable place for everyone with the help of my fellow trustees.
Kate Bolin	Email: kate.bolin@nottinghack.org.uk Trustee since: 2016
Michael Erskine	Email: michael.erskine@nottinghack.org.uk Trustee since: 2016

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 (stood down 28 July 2015
Sophie Wilkinson
Rob Hunt
Adam Froggatt (replaced Dominic, 3 August 2015)
Daniel Swann (replaced James F 12 September 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.