Our Trustees

Over the course of the National Lottery Heritage Fund Project, we were delighted to welcome a fantastic board of trustees to our team in 2025. The trustees have allowed the Minter family to return their focus to running the commercial company, though we are delighted that they remain connected to the Charity as members.

Lily Parkinson, Chair of Trustees

A keen potter with experience at the Leach Pottery, as well as a variety of other charities. 

Emma Simpson MBE

Emma Simpson graduated from university with an English degree but decided she wanted to pursue a career working with her hands. Director of Simpson Brickwork Conservation Ltd and a bricklayer for thirty years, Emma specialises in the conservative repair of historic brickwork. She is now one of Britain’s foremost heritage bricklayers.  (Photo: Historic Royal Palaces)

Tony Minter

Director of the Bulmer Brick and Tile Company and representative of the Minter family on the board of Trustees. A third-generation family member who was born and brought up at the yard, Tony has been a respected specialist in historic brickwork for over thirty years.

Clive Dawson

Director of Hockley and Dawson, structural engineers specialising in the conservation and repair of historic buildings.

Lynn Mathias

Director of Mathias Brick and Flint, and a specialist with thirty years of experience in traditional brick and flint repair work.

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