The Management Committee

Meet the folk behind the titles…

CHAIRMAN: Rick Hulse
chairman@thenabd.org.uk

Lives in Manchester, UK.

NABD member since 1991, Vice Chairman 1991-1993, Chairman 1993-present, Trustee since 1994, Open House Editor 1996-2018 & 2023-present.

Time Served Electrical Engineer (Retired), Writer, Columnist, Stand-Up Comedian, Expert Witness for the High Courts, Wildlife Rehabber at The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge.

TREASURER: John Byrne
treasurer@thenabd.org.uk

Lives in Ashton-Under-Lyne, UK.

NABD member since 1999, Treasurer & Trustee 2000-present.

Legal Cashier/Accounts Manager since 1982. Company Director.

NATIONAL SECRETARY: Mandy Hulse
secretary@thenabd.org.uk

Lives in Manchester, UK.

NABD member since 2016, National Secretary & Trustee 2024-present.

Nursing Assistant on a Cystic Fibrosis ward in an NHS hospital, Mother of two lovely girls, Wildlife Rehabber at The Hulse Towers Hedgehog Refuge.

TRUSTEE (Without Portfolio) John Lysons

Lives in Leigh, Lancashire, UK.

NABD Member since 1996, Public Relations Officer 2000-2025, Trustee 2018-present.

LEARNER LOANERS MANAGER: Gordon Hooper
loaners@thenabd.org.uk

Lives in Staffordshire, UK.

NABD member since 2018, Learner/Loaners Manager 2019-present, Trustee 2025-present.

Affiliated Clubs Liaison: Mark Mayo
clubliaison@thenabd.org.uk

Lives in Leek, UK.

NABD member from 2000, Membership Secretary 2002-2018, Affiliated Clubs Liaison 2018-present.

National Stall Manager: Philip Morris
stallmanager@thenabd.org.uk 

Lives in Stalybridge, UK.

NABD member since 2016, National stall Manager 2017-present.

Sponsorhip & Fundraising Coordinator: Andy Arnott
sponsorship@thenabd.org.uk

Lives in Somerset, UK.

NABD member since 2008, NABD Rep 2010-present, Sponsorhip & Fundraising Coordinator 2025-present, Trustee 2026-present.

Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) National Observer, Blood Bike rider with Freewheelers EVS,

Reseach Coordinator: Louisa Howard
research@thenabd.org.uk

Lives in Staffordshire, UK.

NABD member since 2018, Research Coordinator 2024-present.

Rep’s Liaison: Sue Bocking
repliaison@thenabd.org.uk 

Lives in Tamworth, UK.

NABD member since 2012. NABD Rep 2014-present. Rep’s Liaison 2025-present.

NABD National Committee – Vacant Posts

Projects Manager
Membership Secretary
Affiliated Businesses Liaison
Publicity Coordinator
Webmaster

  • Post specifications available on request.
  • Applications for vacant posts can only be accepted from applicants who have been members of the NABD for a minimum of 6-months.
  • Written applications, detailing relevent experience, full name, date of birth, postal address, contact telephone number, NABD membership number and any professional qualifications, should be submitted via email to: office@thenabd.org.uk

NB. Applicants must have a good level of literacy and basic computer skills. 

All NABD National Committee Posts are 100% voluntary and unpaid (as well as, thankless, under-appreciated, demanding, stressful, frustrating, and require a thick skin).