Meet The Team

Simon retired from Booths, the grocers in 2019 after serving as a director for 35 years during a career that spanned over 44 years with the company. Simon is a descendent of Edwin Booth, founder of Booths the Grocers and one of the charity’s founding trustees in 1867. 

Joanna is the CEO of n-compass a North West regional advocacy charity with a yearly income of c£6m and a team of 150 staff and 130 volunteers. In addition to being Vice Chair of Trustees for Galloways, Joanna is a trustee at Blackpool Ice Drome Charities Association (BIDCA).

Ruth is the Optometric Advisor for Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB. Ruth also attends the Lancashire and Morecambe Bay LoC and Pennine Lancashire LoC. Ruth dedicates her time to supporting people oversees, venturing to Moldova to test eyes and supply glasses for International Aid.

John has an extensive career in property and currently acts as a consultant at Eckersley, specialising in valuation and appraisal of commercial property, Landlord and Tenant disputes and Compulsory Purchase and Compensation matters

John is a retired solicitor having previously been a partner at Napthens. In 2014 John was awarded the OBE for charitable and voluntary services in Lancashire. Including trusteeships in various charities including Galloways, Derian House Children’s Hospice, Deafway and the Select Vestry of Preston Minster Church.

Tony has been registered blind from birth and is severely sight impaired. Towards the latter part of his career, Tony worked for Galloways prior to making the transition to a trustee over 10 years ago. Tony regularly supports the charity’s fundraising and networking activity alongside his guide dog, the wonderful Milton. Tony also volunteers for the Rotary Club of Lancaster Loyne and is a keen crown green bowler.

Hannah is the CEO of Age UK Cheshire and the trustee sponsor for income generation and communications activity at Galloways. Hannah also attends the Finance and Investment Subcommittee.

Beatrice is a working professional in Prime Central London Real Estate. Galloways holds a special place in her heart, as she has been volunteering with them since she was a little girl. Outside of work and volunteering, Beatrice loves to travel and cherishes quality time with her family.

Denise is severely sight impaired and volunteers across Lancashire in her role as Chair of the Lancashire Visual Impairment Forum. Denise is passionate about sharing her lived experience with others to build confidence through peer support.