LICHFIELD CANAL TRUST'S NEW COMPANY SECRETARY
Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust have announced the
appointment of a new company secretary.
Colin Booker spent his working life with HMRC, formerly HM Customs & Excise. He is a qualified management accountant, and worked in the Criminal
Investigations Division of Customs & HMRC.
He was employed as a forensic accountant, directly involved in analysing and
presenting primarily financial evidence in support of prosecution cases.
He is now retired from full time paid employment, but is keen to assist LHCRT
where he can.
Though not a boater himself, he would love to see a canal in water passing
through Lichfield with all the benefits that that brings.
LHCRT chairperson Chris Bull said: “Colin had joined LHCRT as a member
some time before he had spare time to apply to the Trust as a volunteer.
“I met him for a volunteering Induction back in April, 2021 and I was immediately
impressed with not only his career background but also his very grounded and
pleasant personality!
“His volunteering application was mainly about writing funding bids, which we
were (and still are!) very short of people who have the rare skills and experience
to do these things.
“What a find Colin has been! He's now accepted the role of Company Secretary,
for which he is eminently qualified, but he is also helping with funding and
financial management."
LHCRT Press Release Tom Reid