We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mariana Spater as Chair of Fulham Palace Trust following the retirement of Tim Ingram on 11 September 2017.
Mariana Spater will assume the role of Chair of Fulham Palace Trust in September.
Mariana is a Chartered Accountant who, until recently, was Managing Director of Fountain Television Ltd, which was home to shows such as “The X Factor”. She has served as Chair and Board member for a number of charities and not-for-profit organisations over many years, including Chair of the Royal Surgical Aid Society from 2010 to 2014. Mariana is currently Chair of the M&S Energy Society and on the Board of Wey Valley Solar, both of which seek to utilise solar power for the benefit of stakeholders and local communities.
Mariana said “I am delighted and honoured to have been appointed Chair and welcome the exciting opportunity to be part of the next phase in the long and rich history of the Palace. I am particularly grateful to Tim for his hard work, dedication and enthusiasm which have contributed so much to the opportunities that lie ahead, and I am looking forward to working with Sian Harrington, her team and the rest of the Board”.
As the inaugural Chair of Fulham Palace Trust, retiring Chair Tim Ingram has led the organisation for six years, from its inception in April 2011 through to the Trust’s recent successful £1.88 million bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund in support of a £3.8 million, three year restoration project.
Tim said “Fulham Palace is a truly wonderful place and so very rich in history. It has been a great privilege and pleasure to have been Chairman since the creation of Fulham Palace Trust in April 2011. I am hugely grateful to the Chief Executive, staff and volunteers, trustees and all the very many supporters who make Fulham Palace the great place that it is, and who have made my role such a pleasure. I am delighted that Mariana is succeeding me as Chair and that the Trust will therefore be in such good hands. I am also delighted to report that the fundraising for our £3.8 million restoration project is progressing very well with nearly 95% raised, and I am so very grateful to all of our supporters for their great generosity. I have been asked to stay as Chairman of the Campaign Board for a little while beyond September to complete the fundraising campaign, and I will be pleased to do this."
Last month The Rt Hon. The Lord Fowler (left) presented retiring Chair Tim Ingram (right) with the Bishop Compton’s Medal for his outstanding contribution to the ‘Discovering the Bishop of London’s Palace at Fulham’ restoration project.