Leadership

Jane Pyzniuk

Chair of Trustees

Sam Dunn

Trustee and Camp Leader

Pathfinders to me, if I could distil it into three words, would be ‘Friendship’, ‘Kindness’, and ‘Possibilities’.  I joined Pathfinders many years ago and came on my own, knowing no one, and came away from that first week with loads of new friends, who I am still fortunate to have as friends today, over 30 years later. Being part of Pathfinders keeps my mind open to new possibilities, and even those of us who have been coming for a long time learn something new every year, whether that’s around a new piece of technology making things more accessible or looking at a situation in a different way to make activities possible for everyone. The main thing you need to start with at Pathfinders is kindness and the drive to help others; we’re all here as Pathfinders to open up the realms of possibility, confidence, and the ability for everyone (ourselves included) to learn and experience new things.

Jo Fulford

Trustee and Treasurer

I first learned of Pathfinders through our camp leader Sam.  Seeing Sam’s passion for a cause close to my own heart inspired me to think of a way I could ‘give back’ to a community that I know from personal experience needs many more voices to advocate for safe, inclusive, life-affirming and enabling events and activities that not only support those with disabilities but also provide invaluable support to caregivers and families.

My role within Pathfinders as Treasurer and Trustee offers me the perfect balance to get involved.  Pathfinders (and the Woodlarks Campsite Trust, where we come together for camp each year) is a truly magical community where everyone is welcome.  Seeing the difference this charity makes to the lives of those who participate is nothing sort of spectacular – you get back much much more than you give and make a huge difference in the lives of others.

Karen Selwood

Trustee

I first came to Pathfinders many years ago, partly through a Girl Guide group for people with disabilities and also to fulfil my residential as part of my gold Duke of Edinburgh’s award. Many years later, I am still here and now a trustee. Woodlarks is a wonderful place with great facilities to enable everyone to experience camping in an amazing environment. Many friends are made through Pathfinders Camp, and it is a privilege to be part of the team to facilitate this week’s camping every year. For me, it is wonderful to see all participants achieve things they were not aware they could, whether they come here for the first time or a seasoned Pathfinder.

Dave Grosvenor

Trustee

I believe that adventure is about living outside your comfort zone and that time spent there provides the growth to which we all aspire. However, adventure doesn’t have to be risky or lack fun. Our responsibility as trustees is to ensure that Pathfinders Camp is a community where everyone can have their own adventures with the sure knowledge that the safety net is not far away. So, if you join the Pathfinders family you’ll be able to experience new things: light a fire, cook a meal for someone else, swim in the open air, explore the woodland independently, sleep under the stars – the list is only limited by your imagination and Pathfinders’ ingenuity to make it happen.