Changes at the Coddenham Centre

More Resources – Expansion and Excitement!

At the end of last year, we announced that both the Chair and Treasurer would be stepping down in 2026, nearly seven years since establishing the charity. As part of the preparation for transition, I’m delighted to announce a number of new appointments to the Coddenham Centre CIO.

Three New Trustees

Three new voluntary Trustees have so far been recruited. David Ward joined us in July. Recently moved to Coddenham, he brings a wealth of experience in large scale project management. John Whitehead contributes his experience in accounting and particularly local government, where he is well known as both our District and Parish Councillor. John will take on the Treasurer role later this year. We are also delighted to welcome Rachel Carter, fresh from leading this year’s highly successful Coddenham Fete. Rachel has established experience in both the voluntary and charitable sectors.

We are grateful for the generosity of all volunteers and appointees, to which we hope to make some final additions later this year. Last, but by no means least, another local resident Kathryn Lillingston has joined us as Administrator and Deputy Centre Manager. An addition to our part time salaried support team of Gail Springett and Charmaine Hall, Kathryn is helping us manage the continued expansion of the Centre. A keen sports person, she is already working with Trustees to introduce netball and this month, helping lead a Halloween Trick or Treat ‘PitStop’ event at the Centre on the 31st.

All join Trustees, Ray Collins, Debbie McDonnell, Elaine Thomas and I, working together with our volunteers to take the Coddenham Centre ever onwards.

Andrew MacPherson Chair – The Coddenham Centre CIO

Modern facilities and a great outdoor space

Opened in 2004 by the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, the facility was transferred to a new charity and renamed in November 2019. The Charity has been established to ensure a sustainable future for the Centre and offer dedicated leadership and management to work with the community, collaborators and volunteers, for the benefit of everyone. The Coddenham Centre is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registration number:1183244, the current Trustees listed here.

Over 15 indoor & outdoor activities

The Coddenham Centre provides sports, recreation, coaching and family activities for all ages. For further information please see the individual activity pages for booking & contact details, or call our Centre Manager Gail Springett on 07720 206532