The RAB Trust is run by a board of trustees who meet annually to consider applications.
We are:
Judith Blackwell – Founder and secretary of the Trust. Independent violin restorer based in Berwick upon Tweed
Paul Bowers – Independent violin maker based in Oban
Colin Garrett – Treasurer of the Trust and 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
Nigel Melfi – Independent violin maker based in Newark
Mark Robinson – Independent violin maker and restorer based in Bedfordshire, formerly employed by J&A Beare
Elaine Spicer – Bow specialist working for J&A Beare