an INSPIRING youth charity

Andrew Bruckland - Chair

After a career first in the law and then in business, including as the Managing Director of a Stock Exchange quoted company, Andrew is now retired. He became Chair of the Trustees of The Rock in 2020 after being a supporter since the Rock’s foundation.

Andrew has lived in Cheltenham since 1982. Over that time his voluntary activities have included a period as Chair of Cheltenham Youth for Christ; as a Diocesan-nominated Governor of a state secondary school in Gloucester; and as a Trustee Governor of Dean Close, of one of Cheltenham’s independent schools.

He has also served on church PCCs and the Cheltenham Deanery Synod, and is a committed member of Cheltenham Minster with St Matthew’s church.

Andrew is married to Diane. They have two married daughters and five grandchildren. Andrew hopes that all of the grandchildren will follow him not only in the Christian faith but also as supporters of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club!

Jonathan Daykin - Treasurer

A qualified actuary, working as an investment consultant and partner at Barnett Waddingham LLP, based in Cheltenham. Jonathan is an active member of Trinity Cheltenham church.

Henrietta Goodall

I have been a teacher for most of my adult life, except for 2 years in the nascent personal computer industry in the early 1980s, and have taught all Key Stages, except for the Early Years stage.  I have taught History, English, ICT, Geography, RS, special Needs, Latin and Games, and have had various roles including teacher, form tutor, site Co-ordinator and Deputy Head. I have taught in the State sector and in public schools and in England, Italy and Argentina.  I have had a long interest in special needs teaching. I am currently a trustee of Wotton Volunteers, an organisation that helps get people to hospital appointments, and a governor of Thomas Telford School, up in Telford.

Mandy Belcher

I am a nursery chef with a keen interest in food and nutrition. I am a member of St. Paul’s Church and I have a child who has attended The Rock for many years, starting while in school year 6 and now volunteers as an Adult. 

Gemma Madle

Gemma is a qualified Youth Worker who has worked in various settings, including The Rock. She has experience of setting up and running a small youth work charity and is now a Senior Researcher within Youthscape’s Centre for Research. Gemma lives in Winchcombe with her family and a loyal spaniel. She is also a volunteer youth worker and a local Councillor. Gemma is a strong advocate for place-based youth work and is looking forward to being part of The Rock again as a Trustee.

Annie Phillips

Annie was previously a youth worker for a church in Cheltenham and partnered with the Rock. Now a full-time mum to three little girls but still with a passion for young people to grow and know their full potential and worth.