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