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We have a brilliant team of Trustees, from a range of sectors and careers – all with one thing in common, understanding the importance of reading for children, and the impact that author visits, reading for pleasure and library services can make in a childs life.
Thanks to our trustees, Rachel Warkup, Julia Robinson (Chair of NCBF), Angela Foster, Christine Myhill, Fiona Hill, Taranjeet Singh, Mark Freeman, Catherine Scott and Rebecca Wilkie.
A speak thanks to Eric Ferguson, who sadly passed away in 2025. Eric was a valued trustee with NCBF, a Senior Primary School Improvement Consultant for Newcastle City Council and had extensive experience working in primary schools. He directed the development of Literature Works, a region-wide, English and cross curricular strategy which benefits the whole school. He was committed to improving pupil achievement in reading and writing. Eric also worked as an OfSTED inspector, an associate regional adviser for the DfE and deputy head teacher in the UK and abroad. His contribution to NCBF, and the North East in general cannot be understated. Many childrens lives were improved, in immeasurable ways, by Erics hard work throughout his life.