Patrons and Trustees

The Back-Up Trust is governed by a voluntary board of twelve trustees. In keeping with the charity’s ethos of integration 50% are spinally injured. The trustees are responsible for the Charity’s strategy and policies and, ultimately for everything the charity does. In addition to the Trustees, the charity is honoured to receive the support of several well-respected patrons.

Konrad Bartelski

President of The Back-Up Trust
Broadcaster, Journalist & Former Olympic Skier

“The strength of the Back-Up Trust is in its simplicity. For participants to be able to experience the thrill and excitement of sporting and outdoor activities reminds everyone involved that any obstacle in life CAN be overcome."

 

 

Becky Mason

Chair of Trustees since 2005

"When you know first hand how a Back-Up course can change your life, its hard not to be continually inspired by what Back-Up achieves. For me, I was seventeen when a car accident resulted in a broken neck and a complete lesion at C5/6. I was coerced onto a water-ski course and I haven't looked back since. It changed my perception of my disability. I was still able in so many ways. Back-Up has a lasting impact on thousands of people both spinally injured and able bodied. It has shown them a way so that they are able to go on and lead fun and fulfilling lives. That's why I'm proud to still be associated with such a great charity."

 

 

Patrons Alain Baxter Martin Bell Colonel John Blashford-Snell OBE Sir Chris Bonnington CBE Ginny Elliott MBE Mike Nemesvary Mary Nightingale Caroline Quentin Valerie Singleton OBE Lady Valerie Solti Jess Stock Anthony Tromans Julian Tutt David Vine

Trustees Becky Mason – Chair of the Back-Up Trust Konrad Bartelski – President Danny Turnbull – Vice Chair Richard Smith – Treasurer David Fraser Gary Lynch Chris Rauch David Merrington Nichola Philp Clair Pollard Dot Tussle Claire Pimm