Our People
The Natural History Consortium brings together the skills and experience of a unique gathering of people to achieve our collective aim of engaging people with the natural world.
Our Partners: NHC Steering Group
Each of the members of the Natural History Consortium is actively involved in setting the agenda for NHC activities and programmes through the NHC Steering Group, as well as specific planning committees and consultation groups for each of the major programmes.
Amy Coulthard – Avon Wildlife Trust
Director of Conservation & Delivery Programmes
Mark Minkley – Bath & North East Somerset Council
Environment and Design Manager
Stephanie Marshall – BBC
Head of BBC West
Richard Ennion – Bristol City Council
Environmental Improvement Manager
Ray Barnett – Bristol City Council
Head of Collections & Archives at Bristol Culture
Simon Garrett – Bristol Zoo Gardens
Head of Public Engagement
Tessa Wardley – Defra
Environmental Impacts Cell – Business Engagement
Libby Burke – Forestry England
Programmes Manager
Anna Russell – National Trust
Assistant Director Consultancy
Susan Hayward – National Trust
South West Consultancy Curator for Bristol
Helen Featherstone – University of Bath
Head of Public Engagement
Dee Smart – University of Bristol
Deputy Head of Public Engagement
Kate Miller – University of Bristol
Head of Public Engagement
Jackie Rogers – University of the West of England
Associate Dean – Learning, Teaching & Student Experience
Mark Simpson – Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Head of Content
Heather Elgar – Woodland Trust
Regional External Affairs Officer
Staff Team
Our experienced and dynamic staff team delivers the NHC programme of events and activities on behalf of the Consortium partnership. You can contact any of our team at info@bnhc.org.uk
Savita Willmott – Chief Executive
Savita joined the NHC in 2006, when the partners who make up the consortium were finding their way in the first years working together. She managed the NHC’s transition to charitable status in 2008, and as Chief Executive continues to grow the impact and reach of the projects locally, nationally and internationally
Matt Postles – Deputy Chief Executive
Matt joined the NHC in 2011 running our volunteer programme before joining the team full time. With over a decade’s experience in delivering community engagement, professional development and partnership programmes and having worked extensively across all of our programmes, Matt now oversees the development and delivery of the full suite of NHC projects.
Stuart Payton – Programmes Officer
After volunteering at NHC events for several years, Stuart joined the team in 2017 and is our resident project delivery powerhouse, working across the full range of NHC programmes. Stuart is an active member of the Bristol Nature Network, sitting on the committee as their NHC representative.
Ellie Turner-Wallace – Programmes Officer
Ellie joined the team in February 2020, having previously worked in education and engagement rolls for organisations such as the National Trust, American Museum and Gardens, and Secret World Wildlife Rescue. Ellie particularly enjoys sharing her passion for nature and conservation with children and young people.
Trustees
Our Board of Trustees oversee the governance of the charity, bringing a wide range of experience to support the staff team and partnership.
Ian Barrett – Chief Executive at Avon Wildlife Trust
Dr Justin Morris – Chief Executive at Bristol Zoological Society
Martin Brasher – Independant
Rosa Robinson – Independant
Peter Ball – Independant
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Avon Wildlife Trust
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Bath & North East Somerset Council
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BBC Natural History Unit
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Bristol City Council
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Bristol Zoo Gardens
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Defra
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Forestry England
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National Trust
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Natural England
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University of Bath
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University of Bristol
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University of the West of England
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Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
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Woodland Trust
The Natural History Consortium is a charitable collaboration between these member organisations.
Engaging people with the natural world through collaborative action. Reg Charity 1123432