The Team
Valley Leisure Ltd is governed by an experienced Board of Trustees who play a leading role to ensure that the charity is well resourced to meet its charitable objectives.
Trustees
From a variety of backgrounds including financial management, risk management, finance, health and customer services and with demonstrable success in business at both national and international level, all Trustees are volunteers, passionately committed to the ethos of the charity.
Gavin Scott Duncan
Chairman
His career spans both UK and international roles, working with businesses ranging from innovative start‑ups to established global brands. Known for his ability to diagnose issues quickly and implement effective recovery and growth strategies, Gavin brings deep commercial insight across FMCG, B2B and high‑innovation environments, alongside several ongoing board appointments.
Gavin joined Valley Leisure as a Trustee in 2010 and contributes extensive governance experience, turnaround expertise and a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach. His commitment to organisational resilience and sustainable impact supports the charity’s mission to serve the community effectively.
Andrew Preece
Trustee
Alongside his professional career, Andrew has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to community organisations. He has been actively involved in local schools, fundraising initiatives and voluntary groups, and currently serves as Chair of Andover Rugby Football Club. He also supports the operation of a local fitness business as a company director.
As a Trustee of Valley Leisure, Andrew brings valuable leadership experience, commercial insight and a strong understanding of the role that community organisations play in improving health and wellbeing. His passion for helping local people live more active and fulfilling lives aligns closely with Valley Leisure’s mission to help people move more and feel better.
Joseph Munns
Trustee
As founder of Baked In, Joseph grew a kitchen-table idea into one of the UK’s leading home baking brands, employing more than 50 people and securing partnerships with major national retailers. More recently, he has focused on supporting growing businesses through consultancy and entrepreneurial ventures, including the golf-focused start-up Putting Edge.
Joseph brings expertise in business growth, digital marketing, e-commerce, strategic planning and organisational development. A passionate advocate for active lifestyles and community wellbeing, he is committed to helping Valley Leisure strengthen its reach, sustainability and impact across the communities it serves.
Roy Brown
Trustee
Following his executive career, Roy established RLJB Business Consulting, where he supports small and medium-sized businesses with growth, financial management and strategic planning. He also serves as a Non-Executive Finance Director for EmpathyLab CIC, providing financial oversight and strategic support to a social enterprise focused on improving outcomes for children through reading and empathy education.
A lifelong resident of Andover with deep family roots in the town, Roy is passionate about supporting local organisations and improving community facilities. As a Trustee of Valley Leisure, he brings extensive financial expertise, strong governance experience and a commitment to ensuring the charity remains sustainable and impactful for future generations.
Andrew Middleton
Trustee
He later moved into the charity sector, leading and developing national organisations and working closely with high‑profile stakeholders to deliver meaningful social outcomes. Drawing on this blend of corporate and nonprofit experience, Andrew founded I’m Not Done Yet (INDY), a community supporting people aged 50–70 to stay relevant, purposeful and economically active.
Having relaunched his own career at 66, Andrew is committed to challenging perceptions of ageing and empowering individuals navigating midlife transitions. As a Trustee, he brings strong governance experience, strategic insight and a deep commitment to helping organisations remain impactful, sustainable and people‑centred.
Senior Management Team
The day-to-day operation of the charity is managed by a skilled and dedicated team of Senior Managers. Together, with their complementary backgrounds and skillsets, they facilitate the delivery of the service and charitable objectives.
Chris Attrill
Chief Executive
Having then gained further experience with the leading national operator of bowling venues, Chris returned to Valley Leisure in April 2019 as the Operations Manager and in 2020 promoted to CEO.
Liz Murray
Head of Active Ageing
Throughout her career in the charitable and public sectors, she’s led strategies, partnerships and projects that bridge research, policy and practice – driving transformation that’s both evidence-based and innately human.
What motivates her most is helping others find confidence and purpose through movement and human connection – challenging age stereotypes and designing inclusive, creative ways to stay moving across the life course.
As a communicator and connector, she thrives on collaboration: uniting organisations and voices around a shared mission to make ageing active, visible and valued.
Ben Thambipillai
Centre Manager of Riverside Activity Zone
An accomplished trainer, Ben places health and safety at the heart of operations while maintaining a strong focus on customer service and retention. Known for managing the many aspects of a busy centre with confidence, he continually strives for improvements and new opportunities that benefit both the team and the wider business.
Ann Jones
Centre Manager of I Can Therapy Centre
Having successfully completed her Level 3 Counselling Diploma, Ann continues to build on her knowledge and skills to support others with empathy, compassion and understanding. Outside of her professional commitments, she finds inspiration and balance through her love of travel, music and reading. These passions fuel her creativity, bring joy and reinforce the importance of connection, self-care and lifelong learning.
Driven by compassion and a commitment to growth, both for herself and for others, Ann strives to make a positive difference wherever she can.
Chelsea Alexander
Marketing Manager
Now Marketing Manager, Chelsea brings creativity, energy and a keen eye for design to every project. Having successfully completed both her Level 4 CIM Certificate in Professional and Digital Marketing and her Level 6 Diploma, she combines strategic thinking with creative flair to help Valley Leisure connect with its audiences in meaningful ways.
Whether developing engaging campaigns or introducing fresh new ideas, Chelsea is passionate about creating impactful marketing that resonates with the community.
