Committee and Board Members

Meet the Committee

Explore the dedicated individuals who guide the Cotswold Savoyards, shaping our society with their commitment and expertise.

Sarah Dimmond-Brown

Commitee Chair

 Direction, alignment, external relationships

• Overall leadership of the Society

• Strategic direction

• Key relationships (theatre, stakeholders)

• Supporting productions at a high level

• Membership communication (your monthly message/blog)

Elz Antosiewicz

Operations Lead

Keep everything moving and organised

• Minute taking

• Action tracking

• Internal comms

• Meeting organisation

• Supporting delivery across all areas

Hannah (Tilly) Till

Production & Creative Lead

Bridge between Leadership Team and productions

• Production liaison 

• Supporting creative teams

• Ensuring delivery is realistic

• Show readiness and oversight

Holly Plumpton

Communications and Engagement Lead

All outward-facing communication

• Social media strategy (planning productions & events)

• Social media delivery (posting & messaging)

• Email/newsletter support

• Publicity coordination

Fiona Gordon-Smith

Finance Lead

Financial control and sustainability

• Banking, payments

• Budgeting for shows

• Financial oversight

• Supporting fundraising planning

Daisy Theobald

Membership & Community Lead

Keep people connected and retained

• Membership records

• Chasing payments

• Welcoming new members

• Patron scheme redevelopment

• Community engagement

Who We Need In Our Team

Are you interested in joining our committee? Do you have a passion for helping our community thrive? If so, explore the current roles we are looking to fill!

Governance Lead

Protect how you operate

• Constitution rewrite

• Policy updates

• Confidentiality standards

• Decision-making frameworks

• AGM processes

Secretary Lead

Sits slightly outside the team

• Meeting coordination and scheduling

• Creating and distributing meeting agenda and notes

• Documentation and record keeping

• Communication liaison and follow-up

• Support for policy implementation

Resource Lead

Oversee and maintain the committee’s physical resources.

  • Inventory of props, costumes, equipment, and supplies
  • Storage and asset tracking
  • Borrowing and return processes
  • Maintenance and replacement planning
  • Stock audits and purchase recommendations

Meet Our Esteemed Board Members

President

Camilla Basset-Smith

Vice President

Gill Cogzell

Margaret Craven

Don Holland

Duncan Hooper

Simon Lewis

David Manifold

Richard Schofield

Peter Walker

Anthony Jones

Discover the dedicated individuals who guide the Cotswold Savoyards, sharing their roles and vital contributions to our society.

Life Members

Mavis Boulton

John Cogzell

Ann Cox

Jean Hawkins

Penny Lewis

Geraldine Rowley

Tessa Champion

Patrons

Mr & Mrs B. Benson
Mrs M. Birkin
Miss P. Bowyer
Mr J.M.R. Clarke
Rev & Mrs G.Cox
Mrs M. Craven
Mr A. Eccles
Mrs S. Edmunds
Mr & Mrs T. Flack
Mrs S. Garland
Mr K. Sherwood
Mrs G. Hewlett
Mrs P. Holland
Mrs J. Johnson
Mrs M. Kilminster
Mr B. Large
Mr P. Leppard
Mrs C. McNaughton
Mr A. Melville-Smith
Mr D. Mills
Mrs S. Morgan
Mr J. Norris
Mrs C. Oddy
Mr J. Pannett
Mr. M.Rainbow
Mrs M. Pingriff
Mr R. Pocock
Mrs J. Roberts
Mr & Mrs S. Seaton
Mrs M. Simms
Sir M.H. Simms
Mr J. Stevenson
Mr J. Stubbings
Mrs J. Whales
Mrs J. Wilson
Mrs A. Wynn