When Celia is not artfully lobbing metal spheres around the gravel, you can find her giving management consultancy advice to charities, writing business plans and fundraising. She’s a big fan of the good work and social impact that the charity sector brings to the wellbeing of Bath, so she loves the privilege of being a trustee of the Bath Boules Charitable Trust in order to help them further. Celia’s perfect aim and trophy cabinet is a work in progress, honed by 6 hours spent every week in the YMCA gym and short runs through Hedgemead Park.

Playing boules for 25 years and being passionate about the Bath Boules Tournament doesn’t necessarily make you a great player – as Lizzie Heffer can demonstrate. However, it’s all about the taking part that really matters and Lizzie will always throw herself into the Boules Tournament with gusto. And now, as a trustee of the Bath Boules Charitable Trust, Lizzie’s dedication to the event is even greater. Lizzie said “As Trustees, we see the positive impact made to local charities by funds from the Bath Boules. And the Tournament is so very Bath – it’s fun, it’s about community, networking, charitable giving and just a little bit bonkers.”

As a local GP, I appreciate the importance of local Charities to support those living in Bath. I enjoy visiting local charities and understanding their aims and impact. Having attended the first Bath Boules tournament 32 years ago, and now as a Trustee, I appreciate the success of the event, raising money for local Charities.

Philip was one of the founders of the event in the 1980’s when he was the owner of the Great Western Wine Company in Bath. Since selling the wine company in 2010 he has been a trustee at a number of local charities including the Theatre Royal, Julian House and the Royal United Hospital and a Governor at St Mark’s School. Having seen Bath Boules grow and flourish over the past 40 years he is keen to help it continue to provide a benefit to the local community while giving pleasure to so many participants for many years to come.

Steph Dodd is managing director of leading regional events, publishing and marketing company MediaClash, having worked in media for almost 20 years. MediaClash organised the Bath Boules event for ten years with Steph as event director, and she enthusiastically continues her passion for the event and it’s positive impact as a trustee. She is also development manager for Creative Bath and Equal Opportunity Ambassador for Babbasa which supports her passion for nurturing young talent.

George is headteacher of a local primary school in Bath and is passionate about supporting children and their families across the city. He says, "It is a privilege to be a trustee of a remarkable charity that brings people together, puts fun into fundraising and has become a cultural landmark".