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.

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. 

Simon Smith 

Following a career as an insurance broker in London and Bermuda, Simon served as a Trustee at Westonbirt School between 2013 and 2018

He is married to Anna and has two daughters.’

Janet Ballinger

I have lived in Cheltenham for nearly 50 years, my son and his wife live locally too.

I have worked within the Kier Group for 40 years in all aspects of accounting. During my employment I have studied, with support from Kier, to become a Chartered Accountant, achieving this in 2010 and became a Fellow (FCCA) in 2014.

I share my experience and knowledge of the business by working with the early careers teams acting as a mentor and role model, I enjoy assisting people with developing their careers and encouraging woman to join the construction industry.

I am a  Trustee Director on the Kier Group Pension Board, acting as a staff appointed trustee, this provides a very different dynamic to the day job with interesting challenges and the opportunity to broaden my working knowledge of pensions.

As well as helping at with weekly evening youth club evenings at The Rock,   I volunteer at Cheltenham’s Open Door charity.

I enjoy swimming, walking (especially with dogs), gardening, travelling and reading.