At our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 10 November, the Livewell Foundation welcomed a new Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer, and said a heartfelt thank you to two trustees who have helped shape the charity over many years.
It feels fitting that our AGM fell during Trustees' Week, the annual celebration of the people who give their time, skills and energy to lead charities across the UK. This year's meeting marked a significant moment for the Foundation, with several changes to our board of trustees.
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| Chair John steps up from his role as Vice Chair to lead the board. He joined the Foundation's trustees in 2025 and has already made a strong contribution to our direction and governance. |
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Vice Chair Rachel has been a trustee since 2019 and chairs our Fundraising Committee, where she has championed new ways for our community and partners to support local health and wellbeing. She now takes on the role of Vice Chair. |
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Treasurer Chris, who has been with the Foundation since 2022, steps down as Chair but remains an integral part of the board, taking on the role of Treasurer. |
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During his time as Chair, Chris has been a passionate ambassador for the Livewell Foundation, representing and championing the charity at every opportunity.
(pictured) Chris takes part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon raising money for Livewell Foundation.
Geoff Baines, fellow trustee and Interim Chief Executive of Livewell SouthWest said: "Thank you, Chris, for representing the charity, championing it and really helping us to grow."
Reflecting on his time as Chair, Chris said: "It's felt very rewarding, and I'm pleased to be staying on the board."
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We also say goodbye to Nakul Puri, who steps down from the board after more than seven years as our Treasurer. Throughout that time, Nakul has guided the Foundation's finances with great care, supporting the charity through a period of real change and growth.
Geoff said: "Picking up the role of Treasurer has been challenging, and we are so grateful for Nakul's diligence and expertise. He has brought great support to the board, and we thank him for sharing his expertise with us."
Nakul said: "Over seven years I've seen many changes at the Foundation. It's been a pleasure to serve on the board."
Our trustees are volunteers who give their time freely to make sure the Livewell Foundation is well run and continues to make a difference to health and wellbeing across Plymouth and South West Devon. This Trustees' Week, we want to say a sincere thank you to every member of our board, past and present, for their commitment to our community.
(L-R) Chris Davies, Hayley Everett, Nakul Puri, Rachel Marshall and John Napton