This is Crispin Truman, who has been announced as CPRE’s new chairman, taking over the reins from Shaun Spiers.

Crispin Truman to take up appointment
in autumn

 The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new chief executive, Crispin Truman, who has led The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) for more than a decade.

Crispin has been chief executive of the CCT since 2003, during which time he has been responsible for delivering major regeneration projects and creating partnerships to help sustain local communities and their heritage. His love of the countryside and experiences working with rural conservation groups drove his enthusiasm for CPRE, he said.

‘I love being in the countryside and enjoy walking or cycling out of town whenever I get the opportunity,’ he added. ‘In my time at CCT I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with rural communities to save their local historic churches – now to have the chance to lead the premier charity working to protect and enhance rural England is fantastic.

‘I’m really looking forward to getting to know the thousands of volunteers, members and professionals who make CPRE what it is: working day in day out to keep our countryside beautiful for all.’

Chair of CPRE, Su Sayer, said she was delighted at the new appointment. ‘I am very much looking forward to working with Crispin. He brings with him a wealth of experience and arrives at an exciting time for CPRE as we embark on our new strategic plan and work to promote the countryside with a new Government.’

Crispin will start his new role at CPRE on 4 September.

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