Ridgeline Trust is the working name of the charitable company which is limited by guarantee, incorporated on 12 May 2003 and registered as a charity on 15 September 2003 under the formal title of “East Reading Horticultural Therapy and Community-Based Training Ltd”.
The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law, as stated in the company’s Articles.
Current trustees
Sara Uren – over 20 years’ experience of working in voluntary and public sectors in a variety of roles including advice, administration and volunteer management. She was appointed as a Trustee in November 2017. Since becoming Chair in 2021, she has assumed the lead on governance, contracts, personnel and staffing.
Margaret Osborne – after 25 years in journalism and the voluntary sector Margaret was appointed as a Trustee in November 2018. Margaret is a keen gardener and is responsible for the general management and development of the garden.
Stuart Donald – over 25 years of business experience gained in the pharmaceutical industry, most recently as an Executive Manager and Board level Director. Stuart was appointed as a Trustee in 2022 and is also a volunteer supporting Ridgeline clients on a weekly basis.
Jane Ruse – joined Ridgeline on her retirement after 20 plus years in a global HR role within the private sector. She initially joined Ridgeline as a volunteer supporting Ridgeline clients and was appointed as a Trustee in 2022.
Karine Ferreira – has been working in Business Operations for Software companies for over 20+ years. Karine was appointed as a Trustee in 2024 and is also a volunteer supporting Ridgeline as treasurer.
Matt James – has worked for over 15 years in HR and recruitment within the healthcare sector. A keen gardener and advocate of therapy in all forms, Matt was appointed as a Trustee in 2024 and supports Ridgeline on recruitment, staffing and marketing.
July 2025