John Summers
John is our Fulfilment & Publishing Manager. He ensures our orders are despatched on time and designs and oversees printing of our annual journal.
People with a shared passion
John Summers
Mark Aspell
Mark Aspell
Mark is our Treasurer and trustee designate.
John Bailey
John Bailey
John Bailey is an internationally famous angler, author and broadcaster. His 1991 book ‘Casting for Gold’ inspired a generation of wild carp fishers. As President of The Wild Carp Trust, John is our figurehead with the passion and influence to raise awareness of wild and feral carp.
Dr Bruno Broughton
Dr Bruno Broughton
Dr Bruno Broughton is one of Europe’s leading fishery management consultants.
Martin James MBE
Martin James MBE
Famous angling broadcaster, author, and angler; Martin is Honorary Vice President.
Rafe Gabriel
Rafe Gabriel
Rafe is our fundraiser, responsible for revenue generation through campaigns, auctions and donations.
Dr Nigel Hudson
Dr Nigel Hudson
Better known by his penname ‘Fennel’, Nigel is an author, publisher, and magazine editor. His book Wild Carp was one of the catalysts for the formation of the Wild Carp Trust. In addition to his role as Chair of Trustees, he is our spokesperson responsible for press relations and publicity; he also edits and produces our newsletter and publications.
Peter Whipp
Peter Whipp
Peter is responsible for liaising with landowners, fisheries and angling clubs about stocking their lakes with wildies.
Andy Roberts
Andy Roberts
Andy is responsible for the Wild Carp Trust website and our online campaigns.
Scott Winstanley
Scott Winstanley
Scott is our artist in residence, providing evocative illustrations for our publications and to inspire people to admire our oldest strains of carp.
Ben Cornick
Ben Cornick
Ben Cornick is a fishery management consultant and fish farmer who oversees our fish rearing programmes. He’s also studying the growth rates of heritage carp compared to modern cultivated strains.