Trustees
Our trustees bring a wealth of experience, insight and dedication to the charity, providing governance, oversight and strategic direction. They ensure we remain focused on our mission, operate with integrity, and make the greatest possible impact for the communities we serve.
David Kent - Chairman
Father, grandfather & retired financial adviser and a reasonably keen cyclist. David is keen to see that our community, in this lovely town of ours, runs well hence his activities as a volunteer and trustee for Being Neighbourly.
Julian Spencer
Julian is a retired company Finance Director / Manager, who has been a volunteer and Trustee since November 2021, he also supported our work as Treasurer for a year. A keen amateur musician, Julian has graced a number of local classical ensembles, as well as occasionally disgracing the courts at Felbridge Lawn Tennis Club.
Deepesh Patel
Deepesh is a Dentist at East Grinstead Dental Practice, with over 20 years experience and a strong commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community. As a trustee, he brings a healthcare perspective along with experience in patient care and community engagement. Being locally based, he is passionate about contributing to initiatives that make a difference in the area. Outside his professional role, Deepesh also volunteers at the Bluebell Railway, where he can be seen supporting the preservation of local heritage.
Jane Lynch
I moved to East Grinstead from South London in 2020 and joined Being Neighbourly as a volunteer in 2021 to get involved in the local community and meet like-minded people. In 2025, I became a Trustee to help support the charity’s work in responding to community needs in a strategic and joined-up way. I bring a varied background across childcare, community organisations, HR and the NHS, giving me a broad range of experience to draw on in supporting the charity’s work.