Our Trustees
There are nine trustees who are elected by the members and who meet regularly to organise fund-raising events and discuss issues and needs in relation to the House and Gardens. We work closely with Chiswick House and Gardens Trust which manages the estate.
Our aims are to:
Promote and act as an advocate for Chiswick House and its Gardens
Provide a forum and voice for our members
Publish a newsletter twice a year
Raise funds to contribute to special projects, educational initiatives and acquisitions
Encourage greater public appreciation and enjoyment of Chiswick House, its architecture, paintings, furniture and collections
Help provide educational facilities and events to inform people about the House and Gardens.
The Chiswick House Friends Trustees are:
Mr George Nissen – President
Dr John Armstrong – Chairman
Mrs Hilary Whalley – Secretary
Mrs Gwen Young – Treasurer
Mrs Jan Preece – Dog Show Chair
Mrs Halcyon Palmer – Membership
Mr Simon Scott-Taylor - Website
Ms Tara Fair - Newsletter and Social Media
Mrs Felicity Crawley
For further information, or if you would like to become a Trustee please email secretary@chfriends.org.uk
Image credit: Royal Collection Trust - AFTER LOUIS-WILLIAM DESANGES (1822-87) [The Royal Garden Party at Chiswick] c.1876-79