Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport Board
Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport, a County Sports Partnership is governed by a number of Board members who bring with them a wealth of skills and knowledge. Their aim, to support Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport in achieving its key objectives to increase participation and widen access to sport and active recreation.
Andy Reed - Chairman
I have a genuine passion for sport at every level and believe that I have the links and contacts to use this passion to increase the profile and development of sport in the County.
Bill Cullen - Vice Chairman
Deputy CEO
I am passionate about sport and believe sport can truly unite communities.
Paul Edwards, Head of
I am passionate about sport and look forward to helping to raise both its profile and influence within the partnership. I am keen to work in partnership with all sectors to deliver actions which will benefit grass roots sport in Leicester, Leicestershire and
Iris Lightfoote, Chief Executive, The Race Equality Centre
The Race Equality Centre currently uses sports as one vehicle to assist in achieving its mission.
Tim Garfield, Head of Sport Operations
I strongly believe that Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport can make a significant difference to the quality of sport and activity provision.
Barry Thompson, Deputy Managing
My experience with Leicestershire companies convinces me that there is a desire to connect with local communities and sport offers a main stream way of doing this.
Steve Kind, Director of Corporate Services,
Also, FA Premier League main board Trustee of the Professional Footballers Pension Scheme, Chairman of Aston Villa Community Interest Company Ltd. Former Chief Executive and finance director of Leicester City Football Club and Non executive director of Aston Villa Football Club
I am a local person having lived in Leicester and
Stuart Lindeman, Regional Director Education and Planning for Partnership for Schools.
I am deeply committed to the value of PE and School/ Community sport and what it can bring to the lives of young people as well as its contribution to neighbourhood renewal. I believe that the strategic approach CSP’s bring to sports development will enable real progression for children , young people and adults.
Mike Smith (NGB Rep), Vice President of the English Table Tennis Association, Honorary life member Leicestershire TTA, Vice President Leicester and District TT League
I have been involved in a wide range of sports and within that I have a working knowledge of many specialist aspects within sport. From this I am fully aware of the role sport can play in society and the personal fulfilment that can be gained.
Nominated Board Members:
Lesley Hagger, Assistant Director of the Children and Young Peoples Service, Leicestershire County Council
Ann Barwell, Education Officer of The Children and Young Peoples Services,
By being a member of the board I can try to represent the views of young people and their families and influence the planning of services that will affect them.
Rachel Harrison (LSA/SSP Rep), Partnership Development Manager,
Suzanne Woods (Deputy LSA/SSP Rep), Partnership Development Manager, Oadby and Wigston School Sport Partnership
We are looking forward to the challenge of further supporting sport and physical activity in Leicestershire and feel that we have a wide ranging background to bring ideas and enthusiasm to the board.
