Who we are

Meet the Trustees and Patrons that help make everything happen. The group is made up from friends, family, teachers and ex-students who have all been touched by everything the charity has done and continues to do.

Meet the Trustees

Damien Whales

I am so proud to be the chairman and founder of the Foundation. Malcolm was my dad…

Zoe Marley

I am privileged and proud to be a member of The Malcolm Whales Foundation – an incredible charity, doing incredible things…

Stuart Patman

When The Malcolm Whales Foundation was being created by Damien, I was privileged to be…

Jack Emery

I am incredibly proud to be part of The Malcolm Whales Foundation, it is so rewarding…

Tony McInally

I first got involved with the “Malcom Whales Foundation” in 2008.

Jack Edge

I started to get involved with The Malcolm Whales Foundation in their 7th year…

Neil Welsh

Having known Damien for a long time and met his father on numerous occasions…

James German

Damien Whales, the founder and chairman of the charity, has only…

Jon and Becky Hutton

Geoff Bonnett

Geoff sadly passed away in October 2022. We have kept his information here out of respect – he will remain a honoured and remembered Patron. RIP Geoff

Liz Whales

My name is Liz Whales and I am the widow of Malcolm Whales. Malcolm, as previously stated…

Andy Emery

My name is Andy Emery, 56 years and being asked to be a patron was a real honour, although…

Ben Gibbs

I’m Ben, and I’m delighted to support the Malcolm Whales Foundation as a Patron…

Verity Fretwell

Hello, my name is Verity Fretwell and I feel honoured to be asked to be a patron for…

Jason Coe

It is a real honour for me to become a patron for the Malcolm Whales Foundation…

Charlotte Fretwell

I first took part in the Dorset charity Walk in 2010 when I was a student at Ely college…