Chair
Cecilia Bufton has enjoyed a successful business career over 30 years, working in a range of health and social care companies. Her experience in strategic marketing and external relations is valuable in helping us to promote our cause. Cecilia also has knowledge of Charity Commission guidance, safeguarding funds, overseeing policy and organisational strategy.
Cecilia Bufton
Vice Chair
Jim Marshall has gardened all his life, spending 25 years working for the National Trust as a gardens advisor. He moved to Suffolk with his wife Sarah Cook where they hold 3 National Collections. He has regularly exhibited his carnations at Hampton Court, winning several gold medals. He is an active member and past chairman of the Suffolk group and a member of the RHS Herbaceous Plant Committee.
Treasurer
Gareth Morgan has worked in the charity sector for 18 years in senior finance roles. He has also worked in senior executive roles responsible for Finance, IT, HR, risk, legal and governance and property and procurement. In his spare time Gareth is developing a crazy hillside garden making it as wildlife friendly as possible.
Emma Crawforth has worked in gardening media for over ten years, previously working as a gardener. Her foundation degree in horticulture and Kew diploma helped her fulfil her current role as gardening editor for Gardeners’ World magazine. She loves gardening and plants and is passionate about conserving the diversity of plants.
Emma Crawforth
Kavita is a multi-award-winning technologist. She is passionate about education and emerging technology. Her executive career has spanned large-scale organisations to start-ups and trustees for several charities. Kavita dedicates time to growing a wide range of edible plants in her spare time.
