Wheathampstead Chapel Community Hub
Our trustees are volunteers who share a commitment to supporting the wellbeing of our community. Together, they help guide the Chapel Hub’s charitable work, ensuring it remains a welcoming, inclusive space that benefits people of all ages in Wheathampstead and the surrounding area.
As trustees, we are united by a commitment to good governance, financial responsibility and the long-term success of the Chapel Hub as a charitable community resource.
Jane Deller – Chair of Trustees
Jane Deller (listed in full as Mary Jane Deller) is a founding trustee of Wheathampstead Chapel Community Hub, appointed when the charity was established in November 2021. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, she provides leadership and helps oversee the governance and strategic direction of the Hub, ensuring it fulfils its charitable purpose for the benefit of the local community.
A biology graduate, Jane spent over 30 years as a secondary school science teacher in a range of schools, holding a variety of responsibilities. She most recently served for 12 years on the senior leadership team of a local special school before taking early retirement.
Jane has been a member of Wheathampstead United Reformed Church since 1995 and has served as an Elder since 2002, undertaking roles including Secretary and Treasurer. Since moving to the village in 2007, she has been actively involved in local life, supporting the Foodbank and Wheathampstead Friendship and Support.
Richard Brett – Secretary
Richard Brett has been a trustee of Wheathampstead Chapel Community Hub since the charity was established in November 2021, helping guide its governance and support its charitable work in the local community.
Richard is retired, having spent over 30 years’ in the insurance industry in underwriting, planning and development roles. His background brings strong organisational oversight and practical governance insight to his work with the Hub.
In addition to his role at the Chapel Hub, Richard is active in other aspects of village life. He serves as secretary of the Wheathampstead and District Preservation Society, a local organisation dedicated to conserving the heritage and character of the area, secretary of Wheathampstead u3a and a trustee and tutor at the St Albans-based charity, Computer Friendly.
Julie Bell – Treasurer
Julie Bell has served as a trustee of Wheathampstead Chapel Community Hub since its registration as a charity in November 2021. In this role she helps steer the Hub’s charitable work, ensuring it continues to benefit residents of Wheathampstead and the surrounding area through inclusive community activities and facilities.
Professionally, Julie has a strong background in community leadership and charity governance. She holds an MBA from The Open University Business School and has significant volunteer experience, including leadership roles with local support organisations such as Home-Start Welwyn Hatfield, where she served as Chair.
Julie is also actively engaged in local community groups outside the Chapel Hub, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to community wellbeing and civic engagement.
Ginny Cooper – Trustee
Ginny Cooper was appointed as a trustee of Wheathampstead Chapel Community Hub in November 2025, supporting the governance and charitable direction of the Hub’s work for local people.
Ginny is an experienced community-focused leader with a strong background in local business and voluntary activity. She is Chairman of Wheathampstead Businesses, a local business and networking group, and has a history of supporting community and youth-oriented projects, including involvement with Youth Talk, a charity focused on young people’s wellbeing.
Before retirement, Ginny held senior operational roles in the business services sector, as Director of Operations at St Albans Enterprise Agency, where she worked on initiatives to support start-up and new businesses to grow and develop.
Her gym membership and trustee role at the Chapel Hub reflects a long-standing commitment to strengthening community life in Wheathampstead and helping ensure the charity’s facilities and activities benefit people of all ages.
Jackie Seller – Trustee
Jackie Seller has been a trustee of Wheathampstead Chapel Community Hub since its foundation in November 2021. In this role she helps oversee the Hub’s governance and support its charitable activities for the benefit of people living in Wheathampstead and the surrounding area. Jackie is particularly involved in Chapel Halls lettings and liaising with people to ascertain their needs.
Jackie was one of the local church elders involved in the early development of the Chapel Hub project, working with others to bring the disused chapel building back into community use as a gym, hall and shared community space.
Her work as a trustee reflects a strong commitment to creating inclusive, welcoming facilities that support wellbeing and community connection across Wheathampstead. She is an active member of Wheathampstead United Church.
Simon Soothill – Trustee
David Pangbourne – Trustee
David Pangbourne has served as a trustee of the charity since its formation in November 2021 playing a key role in the in its governance and its charitable work for the benefit of the local community.
David is a Chartered Accountant and spent most of his professional career serving cliets with one of the largest international accounting firms. Since retiring he has maintained a close interest in financial matters and has been a non executive director of a quoted property company. His expertise supports strong financial oversight and prudent stewardship of financial resources.
He and his family have lived in Wheathampstead for over 50 years and he has been actively involved in community life and as trustee of the local churches.
Martyn Neads – Trustee
Like to get involved?
We are always pleased to hear from people who would like to support the Chapel Hub — whether as volunteers, supporters or partners. Please email info@chapelhub.co.uk to get in touch.