Peter Buckingham
Born and bred in Leicestershire, Peter has worked in Market Harborough for over 25 years, and is now keen to give back to the local community. Interests include rugby, golf and sailing, and of course walking the dog!
Roger Dunton MBE
Roger was a local councillor for over 30 years and is a former Chairman of Harborough District Councillor. He was a local firefighter based in Harborough for 30 years. He is married with three grown up children, all of whom were educated in town. He is a member of the local Lions Club and also works with two other charities.
John Feavyour QPM
John moved to Market Harborough in 1978 and apart from a six-year gap, has lived in the town ever since. His three children grew up in the town making use of sports and leisure clubs which were always run by volunteers, so he is now keen to give something back to his community.
He is a retired senior police officer and works voluntarily for the Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity, Market Harborough & the Bowdens Charity, and Harborough Community Bus. John’s interests include DIY, cycling, walking, and reading about the history of mathematics.
Dr Sarah Hill
Sarah has lived in Market Harborough for many years, her links with the town go back a long way as she went to Robert Smyth School. She has worked in sales and marketing at BT and for an Olso-based management consultancy amongst other things.
She is very active in the town, having been a District Councillor for many years, as well as having been a County Councillor. She is also a member of Lions, helps put on Arts Fresco, was for many years involved with Late Night Shopping and is also a school Governor at Great Bowden School. She is also a Trustee of the Harborough and the Bowdens Charity in Market Harborough.
In her spare time she's got an old tractor to restore, as well as a 1960s Bentley and she is a radio amateur.
Barbara Johnson
We are sad to report the death of our trustee Barbara Johnson on 24th April 2025. Barbara was a valued member of the Charity’s Trustee Board.
Working for the community was a constant passion throughout her life. In addition to her role with us, Barbara was President of the Market Harborough branch of the Royal British Legion. She was also a district councillor for many years and twice served as Chairman of Harborough District Council.
Pamela Roberts
Pamela was born and brought up in Market Harborough. She qualified as a town planner and worked for Harborough District Council for several years before moving into consultancy and then the civil service. She has seen the town grow over the years and is keen to ensure that the work of the charity helps to improve life for residents in the area.