Clair Varney
CEO
CEO
With a vast experience at Bradford Royal Infirmary. From Clinical Director to Consultant Vascular Surgeon and much much more inbetween, Nick is now retired and looking to re-invest his wealth of skills and knowledge in the local community. Nick joined the Royds Board on it’s adventures in 2022.
“My experience, combined with my enthusiasm, drive and commitment to achieve goals stand me in good stead in my role as one of the Directors of Royds.”
A long-term Bradford resident, John was involved in business in the area for over 35 years prior to retirement and is a former Chair of the Royds Tenants Committee. His in-depth business expertise has been instrumental in building up the Royds Charity as an effective agent of positive change.
“I enjoy the opportunity to bring my business experience to the table and helping the community and the charity to prosper.”
Chair
A former Senior Accountant responsible for Housing Capital in the London Borough of Ealing, Adrian has held a variety of senior financial and executive positions with local authorities and voluntary organisations . He has been Executive Director of charity Groundwork, which operates 21 Trusts across the UK and promotes a sustainable green approach to regeneration, since 2002.
“I believe that all communities – and all the individuals within them – should be given the opportunity to participate in the creation of a better future for themselves.”
Retired architect Les is former President of the Bradford Society of Architects and Surveyors and was a co-founder of Pudsey architects Webb Seegar Moorhouse. He has lectured at a number of universities and is a former Professional Examiner for the Architectural Professional Practice at the Leeds School of Architecture.
“I got involved as part of the original regeneration programme. The success is now there for all to see. I still take pride in what the community has achieved.”