Court Barn is a project of the Guild of Handicraft Trust.
The Trust is governed by a dedicated, experienced and voluntary Board of Trustees. The trustees are responsible for policy, financial accountability and the overall management of the Museum
Ashbee family member; Emeritus Professor of History of Art, Birkbeck University of London
Founder Trustee and Chairman of the Guild of Handicraft Trust (1990-2001), author and historian
An historian, writer, art critic and an award-winning broadcaster. Was Chairman of Arts Council England and a Trustee of the V&A
Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, grandson of Guild member George Hart
Former Treasurer, Chartered Accountant
Formerly a mechanical engineer now designer/maker of jewellery and small silver items
Design writer, historian, critic, and publishing consultant. Curated various exhibitions and lectured internationally
Formerly Legal Counsel for a multinational company, now retired. Elected as trustee early in the planning phase in 2007 and responsible for the initial major local fund raising campaign
Formerly museum curator at the River & Rowing Museum, Henley on Thames and the Wiltshire Museum, Devizes.