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Our Board
Our Trustees make the most important, strategic and financial decisions. Find out how you can join our Board and shape our future here.
Our trustees
Louise Clements
Chair
For over 30 years, Louise was a public relations consultant to organisations in the business to business, retail, charity and professional sectors. Louise brings a wealth of governance as a past trustee for Citizens Advice Plymouth, a school governor, and as the chair of a further education establishment. She also enjoys mentoring students at The University of Plymouth.
As a magistrate in Cornwall and then Plymouth and South Devon, Louise has 19 years’ experience in the adult, youth and drug rehabilitation courts. She gained further understanding of the system as an independent lay member of the Youth Offending Panel. On top of this, her knowledge expanded considerably as a lay member of the Bar Standards Tribunal and Adjudication Board at the Inns of Court, London and as a member of their Strategic Advisory Board.
Peter Hosegood
Deputy Chair
Peter first heard about the work of CASS+ whilst serving as a Magistrate in Cornwall in 2005. This makes him a founding supporter and loyal ambassador for the cause. Originally from Bristol where he worked in the nuclear power industry for over 30 years, he moved to Cornwall on retirement. From there, he set up and ran his own successful tourism business for 20 years. As a result, Peter brings extensive skills, knowledge and experience in management, especially when it comes to people. Most importantly, Peter’s 20 years as a Magistrate have given him a thorough understanding of the legal system. Peter returned to the CASS+ Board in April 2024.
Mark Mitchell
Trustee
Mark is Cornish born and bred. As Chair of the Cornwall Group, he brings invaluable knowledge and experience to CASS+. With 35 years of working in the family firm under his belt, he really understands the local business community. On top of this, Mark was a Special Constable for 10 years and now has 18 years’ experience as a Magistrate, so he also knows a great deal about the Justice System. This is a rare combination.
As a Cornishman through and through, he cares deeply about making a difference to the lives of those around him.
Angela Taylor
Trustee
Having lived in Cornwall for over 30 years, Angela now enjoys happy times with her family. She first heard about CASS+ when she was serving as a Magistrate. This, combined with her extensive knowledge and experience in mental health, makes her an ideal member of the team. Angela continues to run her psychotherapy practice and is therefore very familiar with the complex issues that CASS+ clients face. As a result, Angela is also a listening ear for CASS+ employees who need to talk through work issues. She takes huge satisfaction in being able to make a difference in the lives of anyone going through the Justice System.
Pat Walker
Trustee and Treasurer
Pat is one of our original loyal trustees. She comes from Birmingham where she worked as Superintendent Radiographer for the NHS for many years. She moved to Cornwall in 1985 when she set up a hospitality business. She then served on the Cornwall Bench as a Justice of the Peace for 23 years. Above all, Pat brings an invaluable combination of knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and hands-on business experience.
Pat is now retired from self-employment. As a result, she has the time to keep on top of the finance and remains a lynchpin, ensuring financial stability for this unique service.
Rachel Brindley
Trustee
Rachel has worked in education (including at senior and executive leadership level) for 32 years. With a background in school improvement, she is determined to enhance the life chances of those around her. She brings a fresh eye to the work of CASS+ and is looking forward to creating and prioritising our next strategy.
David Kirby-Welch
Trustee
David is a qualified Chartered Accountant, having started his career working in the UK, the USA, and Hong Kong. He then joined the team that launched the now FTSE 100 business St James’ Place Wealth Management. He became a Magistrate on the North Yorkshire Bench in 2002, eventually progressing to Adult and Youth Presiding Justice. On moving south in 2012, David transferred to the Cornwall bench. As a result of serving in the Bodmin and Truro courts, he brings a deep understanding of the specific challenges faced by our team in Cornwall. These days, David devotes his time to his grandchildren, fly fishing, botanical watercolours, gardening and walking his beautiful Retriever Tuppy in and around Wadebridge.
