Meet The County Support Team

Norfolk Tennis (Charity No. 1203480) is the official body promoting and developing tennis and padel across the county. We work closely with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), particularly its Central & East region, to support:

- Clubs and venues
- Coaches and volunteers
- Players of all ages and abilities

Whether you want to play, volunteer, or explore a new sport, we’re here to help you get started.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Who We Are
We are a volunteer-led Charitable Incorporated Organisation supported by a small number of part-time staff. Our structure includes:

- A Board of Trustees
- A Management Committee
- A dedicated group of project leads and coordinators

Together, we support Norfolk’s vibrant ecosystem of city, town, and rural venues — from iconic names like Hunstanton and Cromer to emerging padel venues and Inclusive Tennis hubs.

📣 We're Recruiting
We are currently seeking:

- Assistant Secretary
- Competition Lead
- Sponsorship & Funding team members

Interested in helping at events or joining a project? Contact us to get involved

🏛️Norfolk Tennis Management Committee & Officers

Name   Role
Kathy Lofthouse   Trustee & President
James Buddell   Trustee & Chair
Heather Bottomley   Trustee & LTA Councillor
Liz Gill   Trustee & Honorary Secretary
Richard Tubb   Trustee & Honorary Treasurer
Cathy Geary   Trustee & Commercial/Business Development Lead
Debbie Banner   Assistant Treasurer
Kathy Lofthouse   Inclusive Tennis Lead
Kay Skelton   Sponsorship & Funding
Mandy Driver   Safeguarding Officer
Chris Stocker   10&U County Junior Manager
Nicky Crawley   11-18 County Junior Manager
Stuart Silvester   Admin/Comms & Schools Lead
Neil Henery   Seniors Tennis & Parent Liaison
Carl Philpott   Parent Liaison
Paula Edwards   Padel Ambassador

 

📜 View List Of Past Norfolk Tennis Presidents & County Colours