Mark Beach - Chair

As Team Rector of Rugby for the Church of England I see the immense value of the contribution of the voluntary sector to our communities; from small local groups to county and national organisations, we have the capacity to improve the quality of life in Warwickshire.

Bringing together all those who support this local work into a county wide organisation is something I have worked for over the last 3 years. I am now privileged to chair the Board of Warwickshire CAVA and look forward to it becoming and increasingly vital part of the third sector economy of the County.

John Harris - Treasurer

Born in Kenilworth 1942. Married with 3 children and several grandchildren.

Qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1966.  Remained in the profession until 1998, with time spent in London and Coventry.  Commenced to practice in1972 and ended as joint senior partner in a 6 partner firm, with special responsibility for administration, as well as a general partner specialising in not for profit organisations.

Was on one of the professional Institute’s National Boards as well as various sub committees. Has served on several local Charities as Trustee and/or adviser.

Joined Rugby CVS some years ago as Treasurer and has been responsible for the financial aspects of the strategic plan. Has been involved with Warwickshire CAVA since its inception as shadow Treasurer, now Treasurer. Is committed to the concept and future of the organisation.

Eva Aldridge

Born in South Africa and grew up in Zimbabwe.  Trained as a nurse and midwife, moved to England when I married (an Englishman) and had 4 sons.

Joined ‘Volunteer Action Centre’ as a ‘volunteer organiser’ when it was still part of CVS in 1982.

I have seen, and been part of the growth and development, not only of the Volunteer Centre, but also the voluntary sector and the recognition from all Agencies of its value, potential and necessity in local communities.

Served on Age Concern Rugby Board for some 18 years and was chair for 4 years through a period of great change.

I believe Warwickshire CAVA to be the opportunity to work in partnership to meet the challenges and potential that face the sector.

John Coles

I qualified in Leicester as an Associate of the Institute of Bankers. Completed 37 years service with the Midland Bank with appointments in branches in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire. Retired from H.S.B.C Bank PLC as Business Banking Manager for Nuneaton in 1993 and ran own Consultancy Business for 5 years. 

Founder member of Loughborough Junior Chamber of Commerce and former Secretary of the Rushden and District Golf Club.  Involved with local charities through Round Table and Rotary.  Former Chairman of the Nuneaton Crime Prevention Panel and past Chairman of the Regional Board of Warwickshire Crimestoppers.  Treasurer and Trustee of the Chilvers Coton Heritage Centre.   Member and past President of the Rotary Club of Arbury and presently a member of the Community Service Committee and Club Protection Officer.

I am a former Vice Chairman of Nuneaton and Bedworth CVS and invited to represent the area on the new Warwickshire CAVA Board, I consider myself to be experienced in most financial areas, with good inter personal skills."

Tim Jones

As project Champion for Coventry City Council I am responsible for regeneration programmes worth £0.5Billion in two areas of Coventry – Canley and Wood End. Canley is valued at £140M regeneration scheme on primarily green space that involves provision of new housing with other physical (health, environment, transport, leisure, education etc) and socio/economic elements.

I have also been successful in developing effective partnerships with a range of trusts (Coventry Sports Trust, Coventry Sports Foundation, Birmingham Symphony Hall Trust, Whitefriars Housing Association, NDC Housing Trust) and a wide range of other organisations (building contractors, property developers, Handsworth SRB6 Shadow Board, advertising agencies, funding providers etc) to deliver projects and have substantial experience of working in partnership with lottery funding bodies (Heritage, Sport, Arts etc), the Football Foundation/FIFA to deliver specific projects.

Joining Age Concern Warwickshire in 1997 and now having senior management responsibilities as Director of Social Inclusion with a remit for overseeing project management, training, fund raising, and quality assurance and volunteering. 

I joined CVS with a keen interest in partnership working and bring experience in organisational strategic planning and Trustee responsibilities with an understanding of operational issues affecting the voluntary sector.

Tracey Neumann

I guess my background is one of communication, after a 14 year gap to raise my family; for six years as a professional fundraiser, a change of direction led me to train and qualify as a Therapeutic Counsellor.  I am very busy working with clients and facilitating groups. I really enjoy my work, but it does limit my available time for other activities. 

However for me it is important to be part of Warwickshire CAVA, because having been a board member of Volunteer Centre Rugby, I feel very strongly that the work of the voluntary sector within my own town needs to represented, but also being part of a County wide organisation is vital to our survival in a changing environment.

I hope that my past experience of management, fundraising and communication will contribute to the success of the organisation.

David Spafford

I was born in Coventry and qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 1973, currently working for Luckmans Duckett Parker, Accountants, Coventry.

Due to past knowledge of CVS – Warwick District I was appointed their treasurer before being asked to join the Board of Warwickshire CAVA where I serve on the Finance committee.  I am also a Trustee of Dudley Lodge in Coventry.

I specialise in the Charity Sector being involved in the audits or Independent Examinations of Charities, Churches and Charitable Companies. I have advised these organisations on governance issues, business planning, budgets, cash flow forecasting, accounting and financial reporting.