Lynne is the Business Manager for the Pankhurst Trust, a charity in Manchester that specialises in women’s equality and domestic abuse services. She has been with the organisation for 11 years and now oversees the Finance, HR, Buildings, IT and administration functions. Lynne has a foundation degree in Charity and Social Enterprise Management as well as Level 4 AAT.

Lynne has a lifetime of charity and volunteering experience and is currently the Treasurer for Friends of Waddow, Girlguiding Lancashire South East and Friends of Clarence Park in Bury. She is a firm believer in the power of the outdoors to positively impact on mental and physical health. Former roles include a number of leadership and outdoor Guiding roles and Secretary of the Waddow Heritage Group.

Lynne believes that securing Waddow Hall as a centre for adventure, cultural and social experiences is vital to existing and potential stakeholders irrespective of age, ability or background. She is committed to building on the excellence of the current provision and opening Waddow up to new audiences including the local community.