The RAB Trust is run by a board of trustees who meet annually to consider applications.
We are:
Judith Blackwell – Founder of the Trust. Independent violin restorer based in Berwick upon Tweed
Paul Bowers – Independent violin maker based in Oban
Colin Garrett – Independent violin maker and repairer based in Hertfordshire
Helen Michetschläger – Chair of the Trust and independent violin maker based in Manchester
Philip Ihle – Independent violin maker based in London
Luke Lindforth-Delaney – Treasurer of the trust. Enthusiast for violin making and playing
Nigel Melfi – Independent violin maker based in Newark
Mark Robinson – Independent violin maker and restorer based in Bedfordshire, formerly employed by J&A Beare
Tim Southon – RAB Trust administrator. Violin making enthusiast
Elaine Spicer – Independent violin maker based in London, formerly employed as a bow specialist by J&A Beare