Richard became a Trustee in 2023 after supporting Canine Partners for more than five years. He became Chair in 2025.
Now retired from a 30-year career in property development, he brings strong leadership and financial experience from senior roles with one of the UK’s largest housebuilders. A qualified accountant and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Richard combines professional expertise with a genuine enthusiasm for the charity’s work.
Originally from Berkshire and now living in Derbyshire, Richard enjoys gardening, walking in the Dales, cooking and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
