William (Billy) Cobbett is a relative newcomer to Cirencester, where his wife has lived since 2014 while he was still based in Brussels. 

Billy retired (2021) as Director of the Cities Alliance, a global partnership addressing urban poverty in rapidly urbanising economies. Prior to over two decades work for the UN and World Bank, Billy was Director General of Housing in the South African Government of National Unity elected in 1994 and, subsequently, Director of Housing for Cape Town. 

Justine joined CCDT as a Trustee at the end of 2019 and took on the role of Company Secretary in February 2021. Cotswolds born and bred, Justine moved to Cirencester when she married over 30 years ago and has two grown up children. Justine has been involved with various charities in the local area both in her role as a Corporate Responsibility Specialist and personally as a volunteer.

Derek Callanan moved to Cirencester in January 2010. His is a practising solicitor and partner at a top 100 UK law firm. Derek has a particular specialism in corporate law and corporate governance. He was also previously a trustee of Corinium Radio, Cirencester’s local radio station.

Claire Walmsley-Moss grew up in Chesterton. Moving away after University, she later returned to the area with her young family. With an extensive career in marketing, communications and PR, including for international law firms in London, she then moved on to working freelance supporting SMEs in the region, with a focus on purpose-led organisations with an understanding of their impact on the planet and society, and volunteers with a number of organisations locally.