Who We Are...

John Inverdale (President)

John has been a staunch supporter of the charity for many years, giving up a lot of his free time away from the hectic schedule at the BBC to attend events and raise viatal funds for READY.

Alan Halfpenny (Chairman)
Alan has been a trustee since READY'S formation in 1990. He runs his own Town Planning Consultancy and in his former days he played Rugby Union. Alan himself has been disabled through playing rugby and therefore has a very good understanding of the requirements of disabled youth.

Colin Herridge (Past Chairman & Trustee)
Colin joined the board of Trustee’s six months after READY was created and after Alan is the next longest serving Trustee. A businessman and ex-Treasurer of the Rugby Football Union he not only brings his considerable business acumen to the charity but also many contacts in the world of sport which is particularly useful on our golf day.

David Hill (Past Chairman & Trustee)
David is part of a family business which has been a staunch supporter of the charity since its inception. David also has put his best foot forward for the charity and has run several times in the London Marathon and complete the Haute Route a mountaineering expedition from Chamonix to Zermatt.

Debbie Alpin (Chairman elect)
Debbie works hard on organising READY events which have included in the past Casino evening, Charity Polo matches, Celebrity functions and Charity Balls. Debbie works for a development company which is a big supporter of READY.

Colin Smith (Hon. Secretary)
Colin is an Administrative Manager for a local authority and has been working for READY since 1998 and took on the role of the secretary in 2000. “I became involved with READY after attending a presentation evening for people and companies who had helped the charity in some way”. “I was impressed with the dedication and how the charity gets right to individuals”.

Robert Dearing (Hon. Treasurer)
Robert is a qualified chartered accountant and is the Finance Director for a local company based in Twickenham. He became Treasurer in 2003.

David Smith (Trustee)

Geraint Morgon (Trustee)

Jeff Thomas (Trustee)

Vinny Codrington (Trustee)

Rob Beeby (Trustee)