Meet Our Trustees

North Stoneham Community Group is led by a team of volunteer trustees who are responsible for the governance, strategic direction and financial oversight of the organisation. 

Our trustees ensure that the group operates in line with its purpose, uses its resources responsibly and delivers clear public benefit to the community and local environment. 

What Trustees Do

The Trustees work together to ensure the organisation is well governed and effective. They:

  • Set the strategic direction of the group
  • Oversee activities and ensure they align with our purpose
  • Manage finances and resources responsibly
  • Support volunteers and community initiatives
  • Ensure the group operates in a transparent and accountable way
  • Ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place and followed

All Trustees are volunteers and bring a range of skills, experience and local knowledge to the group.

Our Trustees

The NSCG Board is made up of 10 Trustees. Our Constitution allows for a maximum of 12 Trustees

Name: Gaz Richardson 
Role: Chair
Location: Avenue Park
About: Gaz moved here with his family in late 2019. His day job is as an Air Traffic Controller, but he also dabbles in a few other bits and pieces such as being a Parish Councillor, volunteering within the community and baking cakes. Gaz and his family can often be found walking with their 2 dogs, one of which is called Hooch and is the size of a small horse!

Name: Paula Butcher
Role: Vice Chair
Location: Chestnut Park
About: Paula is a mum of 3 older children. She loves helping other people and likes doing things for the community. Paula is a keen animal lover. She started as a stall holder at the NSCG Christmas event, but was keen to get involved further.

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Name: Tracey Jones
Role: Secretary, Community Fridge Coordinator
Location: Chestnut Park
About: With her two cats Tinto & Tabitha, Tracey has been living on North Stoneham Park since September 2020. In addition to being Vice-Chair for the NSCG, Tracey also set up the North Stoneham Craft Group. Tracey is a Senior Managing Consultant for a large Tech company based in Hursley, so tries to spend her limited non-working time as far away from computers as she possibly can! Tracey is the Community Fridge Coordinator and is incredibly proud of how the community has embraced the community fridge and what we have achieved in such a short period of time. Working on this project has really opened her eyes to just how much of a problem we have in the UK with surplus food. When not crafting or doing things with NSCG, Tracey can be found in her kitchen as she’s a keen cook and amateur baker and even has a cake decorating qualification!

Name: Clive Dlima
Role: Vice Secretary, Newsletter Editor
Location: Homewood Park
About: Clive moved to NSP in 2020. A ‘wordsmith’ by trade, he dabbles in all things digital marketing. In addition to his love for his family, friends and his kitchen, Clive is also passionate about community building and cohesion which led him to serve as an NSCG trustee. You might often see him on the north end of Highwood Avenue staring at the planes taking off from/landing at Southampton Airport.

Name: Alex Barrett
Role: Treasurer
Location: Heritage Place
About: Alex is a marketing and commercial director, supporting small businesses on the south coast, having moved from Poole to North Stoneham Park in March 2023 with his wife, two children and Winston the Schnoodle. When not juggling life with two under 5’s, Alex enjoys BBQ’ing and enjoying food with friends and family or giving in to his inner thrill seeker with regular theme park trips.

Name: Ben Morris
Role: Vice Treasurer
Location: Avenue Park
About: Ben moved to North Stoneham Park in 2021 and quickly became involved in the local community, enjoying the many events and activities organised in the area. In 2025, he became a trustee, motivated by a desire to contribute positively to the community. Ben brings experience from senior leadership roles in business and has a strong interest in community wellbeing, including a passion for reducing litter and helping keep the area clean and welcoming for everyone.

Name: Sammy Jordan
Role: Trustee, Safeguarding Lead
Location: Avenue Park
About: You might notice that Sammy likes dots. Her nickname is Dotty Sammy because she likes to join dots, making connections between people and ideas. She’s also known for a few dotty ideas herself! Sammy loves people and community. Her day job is working for a national charity, Hope Together, and she’s also on the team at St Nic’s Church. Sammy is a Christian but would say that she’s a person of faith and not religious and it’s all about relationships not rules. Sammy is married to Shaun and has two children. When she’s not working, doing NSCG or church stuff, you’ll find her in her garden, dancing at the YMCA or watching a box set…with a cup of tea and dark chocolate biscuits!

Name: Agnes Rock
Role: Trustee
Location: Chestnut Park
About: Agnes was born in Scotland. She joined the Armed Forces and trained as a Communications Centre Operator for Royal Signals. She served in Singapore, where she met and married her husband and had 2 sons. On returning to the UK, Agnes trained as a Chef and Manager for pubs/restaurants. She owned and ran a restaurant in Shropshire. Later on, Agnes trained as Staffordshire University and qualified as a mental health nurse. She worked in the community, hospitals and forensic units. She retired to Greece and worked as a caretaker, gardener and holiday rep. Agnes moved back to the UK just before the pandemic, moving to NSP. 

Name: Kirsty Balicao
Role: Trustee, Volunteer Lead, Jumble Lead
Location: Heritage Place
About: Our son joined Stoneham Park Academy’s opening cohort of children in 2020 and we finally moved onto the estate in 2023 from Southampton. 

I work for a large DIY supplier specialising in Data and Communications in Chandlers Ford. In my spare time I’m socialising with friends, family or relaxing at home with a book or podcast (Something medieval usually) and occasionally refurbishing unloved furniture.

As a family who do not have relatives nearby, community, friendship and neighbourly support is incredibly important to us. We are very lucky to have made so many wonderful friends so far through school and the neighbourhood.

Name: Sian Aubry-Waddell
Role: Trustee, Community Gardening Lead
Location: Avenue Park
About: Sian is a Mum, wife, full time carer and home educator. She loves to be positive and spread happy vibes. Sian is passionate about bringing Community Gardening to NSP. She is always happy to chat to people and swap life stories.

Past Trustees

Name: Jo Newman
Term: March 2022-July 2022

Name: Jim Vaughan
Term: March 2022-Jan 2023

Name: Adie Smith
Term: Jan 2023-Feb 2024

Name: Matthew Nowell
Term: March 2022 – Jan 2025

Name: Lois Rock
Term: May 2022 – Jan 2025

Name: Kathy Grubb
Term: May 2022 – Jan 2026

Our Approach

Our Trustees work collaboratively and are committed to creating a positive, inclusive and constructive environment. Decisions are made in the best interests of the community, with a focus on long-term impact and sustainability.

Getting Involved

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the community we serve. We welcome interest from residents who would like to support the group, whether as a volunteer or in a trustee role. If you would like to find out more, please get in touch – info@nscommunity.co.uk