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Trustees and Patrons

WRAS has a team of voluntary trustees who oversee the governance of the charity which consists of Iain Turner, Murrae Hume, David Turner, Linda Dunn and Mark Rummins.

Iain Turner

Chairperon

Iain Turner is Chairperson of East Sussex WRAS, having joined as a volunteer rescuer in 2016 and becoming a trustee in 2019. With 32 years in the Fire Service, he now works as a consultant in Emergency Response Planning and Incident Management, advising major companies in the UK power industry. Iain brings strong leadership and crisis management skills to WRAS, along with governance experience as a former school governor and multi-academy trust board member. He lives in Sussex with his family and remains passionate about protecting local wildlife.

Murrae Hume

Treasurer

Murrae is WRASs Company/Charity secretary and Treasurer/Financial Director. He joined WRAS when they were a small group of volunteers in 1999 and was one Of the founding Trustees/Directors when they became a registered Charity and Limited Company in 2004. He is the only Trustee/Director to remain in post since that date.

Murrae has carried out most tasks within WRAS over the years,
Rescuer, Rescue Coordinator, Carer, and done many feed & clean shifts.
Murrae now spends his time on the Charity/Company administration,
And keeping an eye on the Bank balance.

David Turner

Trustee

David Turner became a WRAS trustee in 2019 after volunteering as a rescuer for four years. With a background in the design industry, he worked in London and Guildford before moving to East Sussex with his wife in 2005. They now manage a 50-acre farm with Shetland sheep, chickens, horses, and dogs, and enjoy a self-sufficient lifestyle with a thriving vegetable garden. David first encountered WRAS when seeking help for injured wildlife on the farm, including hedgehogs and an owl. He is also active in his local village community and passionate about animal welfare and conservation.

Linda Dunn

Trustee

Linda Dunn joined WRAS as a trustee in early 2020, bringing extensive experience in recruitment, HR, business development, and project management from her work in both the charity and public sectors. Originally from London, she retired to Hailsham in 2015 after successfully co-running a business. A dedicated volunteer, Linda has supported WRAS in the orphan room, cared for overwintering hedgehogs, and helped with feeding and cleaning shifts. Her hands-on involvement has deepened her passion for wildlife, and she feels she has truly found her niche with WRAS, contributing her skills and compassion to support the charity’s vital work.

Mark Rummins

Trustee

Mark has been a Trustee since 2021, and is a Chartered Accountant working in consultancy specialising in large company finance projects. He grew up in Eastbourne, but currently lives in Hove, and supports the Trustees with financial reporting and planning.

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