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Trustees

The trustees guide the Royal Navy Winter Sports Association and help safeguard its charitable purpose for the whole Naval community.

Jon Pentreath

Trustee · Former RNWSA Chair

Jon Pentreath

A retired Royal Navy Rear Admiral and helicopter pilot, Jon previously commanded RNAS Yeovilton and the UK’s Joint Helicopter Command. He helped guide the Association’s transition to charitable incorporated status and continues to support its development.

Karen Spencer-Smith

Trustee

Karen Spencer-Smith

Karen brings experience in finance, governance and professional services. Her career has included founding a City tax firm and becoming a Tax Partner; she also volunteers with St Francis Hospice.

John Read

Trustee

John Read

John is Bursar of The Portsmouth Grammar School. His previous 30-year Royal Marines and Royal Navy career included senior roles in strategy, capability development and financial stewardship, as well as service as Director Fundraising for UK Armed Forces Winter Sports.

Graeme Armour

Trustee · Telemark instructor

Graeme Armour

A former Royal Marine officer, Graeme has represented the Royal Navy in several sports and was RN Telemark Champion in 2008. He is a qualified BASI Telemark Instructor and has long supported military skiing and Armed Forces winter sport.

Charity number 1205021

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RNWSA is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered in England and Wales on 3 October 2023. The RNWSA website profiles four trustees; the Charity Commission register is the authoritative source for the complete current trustee list, governing document and filed accounts.

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