Our trustees

Our trustees make the strategic and financial decisions that ensure we are operating within the law, especially with regard to safety and ethics. They are a dedicated team, actively involved in the workings of the charity and they meet about once every three months.

We recruit trustees on the basis of application forms, interviews, reference requests, DBS checks, and an induction. Between them, our trustees have extensive skills, knowledge and experience of the third sector, the court system, and of the work that we do. We have a wide range of roles, and each trustee takes on areas of responsibility, based on their previous experience. We also like to include people who have used our service.

Welcome to our Board of Trustees

Dr Tim Auburn, Member of the British Psychological Society. Chair of the Board, Community Advice and Support Services, Devon and Cornwall

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Tim Auburn PhD, Member of the British Psychological Society

Chair

Timothy has been a trustee right from the start in 2014 when he was an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Plymouth. At the time, he was researching the experiences of those caught up in the Justice System. This led him to examine how we help and support those who experience the Justice System. Although Tim is now retired, he is strongly committed to the work and values of the charity and very much enjoys supporting the team.

Peter Hosegood, Deputy Chair, CASS+

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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. Although he has now retired from the bench, his 20 years as a Magistrate have given him a thorough understanding of the legal system. Peter returned to the CASS+ Board in April 2024.

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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

Angela Taylor

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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. 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.

Peter Edwards, Associate Trustee, Community Support and Advice Services, Devon and Cornwall

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Peter Edwards

Associate

Peter’s career began on a pig farm in Lancashire. From feeding (and mucking out) pigs, he moved on to engineering and management with Leyland Motors. His career took him into personnel, training, general management and consultancy. In the five years before he retired in 2007, Peter was the Manager of Plymouth Magistrates’ Court and the Area Fixed Penalty Office. As a result, he was closely involved in setting up the CASS+ service. Since then, he has supported the charity as an Associate Trustee. Following ‘retirement’, Peter trained as a Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor and now works in private practice in Plymouth.

Pat Walker, Treasurer, Community Advice and Support Services, Devon and Cornwall

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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. Pat brings an invaluable combination knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and hands-on business experience.

She is now retired from self-employment but thoroughly enjoys being a part of the unique work of CASS+.