Who we are
The CHAS is a charity whose objectives are the promotion and furtherance of the art, science and practice of horticulture, founded in 1915 as the Chiswick Allotment Holders Association.
It is run entirely by volunteers: the committee, the allotment site reps, the greenhouse and catering teams and the trading hut volunteers.
Our President is Paul Lynch. We have two Vice Presidents: Jill Morris and Jack Emsley.
Committee
Christina Meiklejohn- Allotments Coordinator
Christina meets and greets all new tenants to explain the allotment rules. She will be keeping all members up to date with what is happening on all our six sites (610) plots along with general horticultural advice relevant to the season.
Mike Flinders- Show Secretary- Handbook Coordinator
Mike organises CHAS Summer and Autumn shows. Contact sponsors and put together the members hand book. Seeks opportunities for book sponsorships.
David Burton- Treasurer
David oversees the management of the financial affairs of the organization, often including such basic tasks as selecting a bank, reconciling bank statements, and managing cash flow.
John Gill-
Attends committee meetings and provide valuable input on the running of CHAS.
Kourosh Khakpour- Secretary
Oversees and keeps the governance documents up to date and provides IT support.
Charlotte Kimpton- PR, Newsletter Editor
Charlotte edits and sends out the weekly newsletter to CHAS members.
Mark Cripps- Trading Secretary
Mark oversees the running of all trading matters at the hut.
Yosef - Webmaster - Art & Multimedia
Yosef designs and maintains the website, produces multimedia content. Runs and teaches the weekly Art course.
The greenhouse team
Thanks to CHAS greenhouse volunteers who are busy all year growing vegetable and flower plants from seed for sale in the trading hut, at the shows and in the May plant sale.
Thanks to all the volunteers who provide refreshments for talks and shows, including delicious home-made cakes at the shows.
And not forgetting the people who volunteer in the Trading Centre, manning the till and enrolling new & renewing members.