IAS Management Committee

Ipswich Allotment Society Limited is governed by a Management Committee elected annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), in accordance with the Society’s constitution. The Committee is responsible for the overall management and administration of the Society between AGMs, including financial oversight, policy decisions, and the coordination of activities across all allotment sites. Committee members serve on a voluntary basis and work with Field Secretaries to support the effective operation of the Society

Chris Spall

Chair – chair@ipswich-allotments.org

The Chair leads the association, oversees its activities and represents the group externally. Working with the committee, they set meeting agendas, keep discussions focused, ensure everyone has a chance to speak and prevent any one person from dominating. They clarify key points, guide the group toward agreement and summarise decisions, assigning and recording actions clearly.

Sarah Meehan

Treasurer – treasurer@ipswich-allotments.org

The Treasurer manages the association’s funds, opens the bank account, keeps accurate financial records, and ensures
money is spent appropriately. They plan with the committee to maintain sufficient income, produce financial reports, and
organise independent account checks for the AGM. Provide oversight of field-level treasurers.

Claire Tolliday

Secretary – secretary@ipswich-allotments.org

The Secretary supports the Chair by ensuring smooth administration. They handle correspondence, organise meetings, take minutes, track actions and manage communication with members. They also store members’ details securely in line with Data Protection rules.

Cristian Dogaru

Membership Secretary – membership@ipswich-allotments.org

Maintains the membership system, supports registrations, and ensures records are up to date, maintains the website, and runs The Ipswich Gardener

Field Secretaries

Each field has a Field Secretary who helps oversee day-to-day matters, supports members locally, and acts as the point of contact for questions, issues, and community activity on their site.

Aster Road (Field 5): Matty Palmer
Back Hamlet (Field 26): Wilf Cook
Belstead (Field 25): (vacant)
Bramford Lane (Field 1): Keith Nelson
Castle Hill (Field 3): Tracy Adair-Routh
Colchester Road (Field 15): Tom Owens
Northgate (Field 14): Tom Owens
Felixstowe Road (Field 22): Jonathan Cook
Holywells (Field 24): Paul Watson
London Road 1 (Field 7): Gill Tarlton
London Road 2 (Field 8): Gill Tarlton
Maidenhall (Field 10): Sian Notley
Morland Road: Paul Andrews
Norwich Road (Field 12): John Turner
Sidegate Lane (Field 16): David Yaroslaw
Spring Road 1 (Field 17, Alexandra Road entrance): Charles Brennan
Spring Road 2 (Field 18, Spring Road entrance): Sarah Meehan
Whitton Church Lane (Field 19): Lyn Driver

Names and contact details will be updated after the upcoming AGM.