Who We Are
Petworth Vision and several other local organisations including Petworth Town Council, Petworth Business Association, Chichester District Council and the National Trust formed a steering group in 2013. The groups objectives were to seek the opinions of residents, businesses and visitors to gain a cross section of views on how the town could be improved. Survey forms were completed and the information gathered was formulated into a draft set of recommendations. Having fulfilled many of these recommendations Petworth Vision became a Community Interest Company (CIC) in 2016 and continues to work collaboratively with local organisations for the benefit of the community.
Nicola Jones
Nicola moved to Petworth in 2010 and established a food brand, The Hungry Guest the same year after an international career in banking. Her interests in Petworth include the Newlands House art gallery, Augustus Brandt, E Street Bar and Grill and The Angel Inn. In 2012 Nicola founded the Petworth Vision group with representatives from the public and private sector to address concerns raised by residents and traders in the town.
Samantha Moore
Sam worked for Petworth Vision CIC as the Campaign Manager from 2017 to 2021. Although now living in France she was invited to join the Board in 2021.
She has previously worked in Fundraising and Event Management roles for St. Wilfrid’s Hospice; West Dean College and the Chichester Cathedral Restoration & Development Trust .
Alan Sutton
A Petworth resident for 13 years, founding a local chauffeur and wedding car business. Initially a management accountant, he then embarked on a long retail career.
Always passionate about the NHS, Alan is Currently Lead Public Governor for the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, Public Advisor to the Brighton & Sussex Health Research Partnership and Lead Patient Research Champion. Alan is a qualified Independent Cancer Patient Advocate and sits on the Petworth Surgery Patients Participation Group. Formerly a District Councillor and Cabinet member for Housing, Licensing, Communications & Events. Alan strives to provide a voice for those without one.
Clare Wiggs
I've been teaching in the UK and abroad for twenty years and since moving to Petworth in 2015 have been active within the local community. I volunteer with the Youth Centre, the Sports Club, the Community Association and Film House as well as giving time to Vision group, and I am excited about groups working together to engage with the wider Petworth community. I currently teach at the local Primary School and live within the town with my family.
Robert Evans
A retired Chartered Surveyor, has lived in Petworth since 2008. He spent 35 years working in central London specialising in large scale office projects such as Broadgate, ”The Shard” and Canary Wharf. He was also involved with The Royal College of Art, Think London, Heathrow Airport Study Group and Corney and Barrow. He has a Son and Daughter in their 30’s. Interests include Old Cars, Architecture, Walking and Rugby.
Michael Smith
A former Commercial Director at a busy London advertising agency, Michael has a strong background in marketing and business. He has lived in the area since 1990 currently living in Tillington. He now runs the much acclaimed and multi-award-winning hair salon Tristan Eves in Petworth.
Board of Directors
Nicola Jones - Chairman
Robert Evans - Petworth Resident
Samantha Moore - Fundraising & Event Consultant
Alan Sutton - Petworth Resident
Michael Smith - Tristan Eves
Clare Wiggs - Teacher & Petworth Resident
Committee
Pippa Aitken - Petworth Resident
Sara Bennie - Petworth Resident
Juliet Fynes - Cllr Petworth Town Council/Petworth Resident
Patricia Hewlett - Petworth Resident
Richard Hodgson - Kevis House Gallery/The Petworth Penthouse
Fred Lucas - Associate Director Rural - Savills
Partnership Organisations and Contributors
Petworth Vision are proud to work alongside a number of organisations and local charities to achieve our aims and objectives.
West Sussex County Council; Chichester District Council; The Petworth Society; Petworth & District Community Association;
We have also been awarded grants by Chichester District Council; Co-op; The Hyde Foundation; The National Lottery Community Fund and most recently Sussex Community Foundation. Our sincere thanks go out to all those who have shown your trust and belief in our organisation.
Governance
Petworth Vision is a Community Interest Company. It is not a charity therefore gift aid is not applicable, but it is eligible for Social Investment Tax Relief (please see point 4 below). It is a company whose assets can only belong to the community, and whose objective is to serve the community.
Petworth Vision has accountants and auditors (The Martlet Partnership in Worthing), who will provide independent financial statements
Petworth Vision has legal counsel (TWN Solicitors LLP, Guildford)
Petworth Vision has an established bank account with Natwest, which will receive all donations
Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR) - Is the government’s tax relief for social investment which encourages individuals to support social enterprises and helps them access new sources of finance. For more information please tick here.
