About

THE TRUST

Our core purpose is to preserve and present HMS Warrior 1860 as the world's first modern battleship, to explain her influence on warship design and to demonstrate life at sea in the Victorian Navy.

Core Values

To preserve
To interpret and display
To educate

The Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees that has the responsibility for HMS Warrior and her collections.

The Captain, Cdr. Tim Ash RN, is responsible to the Board for the ongoing preservation of the ship and for the day to day activities of the Trust.

The Trust employs 35 staff, supported by 76 volunteers, in the following key areas:

Technical and Preservation Services
Interpretation and Display
Education, Curatorial and Visitor Services
Development, Fundraising and Communication
Corporate Hospitality and Events
Finance and Personnel

Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team Members

PATRON

HRH Princess Alexandra

Vice Patron

Lady Christian Smith

Board of Trustees

Chair: Rear Admiral Neil Latham CBE MSc CEng FIMarEST FIMechE

Prof Isobel Pollock OBE BSc(Eng) CEng Hon DSc FIMechE FCGI FRSA
Mr James Priory MA
Cllr Donna Jones, Leader Portsmouth City Council
Mr Michael Bedingfield MA FCIM
Prof Dominic Tweddle

ADVISORS

Captain David Newberry MSc CEng RN
Prof Andrew Lambert MA PhD FRHistS
The Rt Hon. the Lord Wakeham PC JP FCA DL
Cdr Ken Jones RN
Dr Andy Painting PhD CEng FSARS MIET
Mr Alan Cartwright BSc MA CEng FIMarEST FIMechE
The Reverend Colin M. Noyce RN OCM Honorary Chaplain

KEY STAFF

Captain and Chief Executive: Cdr. Tim Ash RN
Executive Officer: Lt. Cdr. Tony Ford RN
Finance & Personnel: Isabelle A S Russell MAAT
Corporate Hospitality & Events: Emma King
Activity and Learning Director: Dr Louise Moon BA (Hons) MA PhD