Together, We Build Freeland’s Future
Meet the dedicated locals driving the vision for our community hub.
A seven-person Management Committee was voted into place by FCBS members in May 2025. After the transfer of FCBS’s assets and operations to the new charitable community benefit society, Freeland Community Hub (FCH), in January 2026, the members of the Management Committee were elected to the FCH Board.
By the time the Chapel is purchased, it is expected that FCH will have more than 200 shareholder members. The Board of FCH will resign again at this point with a new Board elected at an Annual General Meeting of the Society – see this Briefing Note for more detail.
Members of the Board of FCH are voluntary, receive no remuneration and have no personal financial interest in the project beyond the amount they may invest themselves. The members of the FCH Board are (alphabetically):
Amy Jackson
Amy has lived in Freeland for over 20 years. She’s committed to improving the social vibrancy of the village through her time as parish councillor, campaigning for appropriate development in Freeland, and supporting the funding of local amenities. In her day job, Amy runs a communications consultancy specialising in rural issues and uses her social science PhD to conduct quantitative and qualitative research.
Amy Jackson
Amy has lived in Freeland for over 20 years. She’s committed to improving the social vibrancy of the village through her time as parish councillor, campaigning for appropriate development in Freeland, and supporting the funding of local amenities. In her day job, Amy runs a communications consultancy specialising in rural issues and uses her social science PhD to conduct quantitative and qualitative research.
Andy Murray
Andy lives in Freeland with his wife Aliya and son Alistair who is currently busy doing A Levels. He has retired as a Project Engineer in the Oil and Gas industry starting out with eighteen years spent with Esso Petroleum Company followed by engineering company assignments in crude oil production and pipeline projects. He is also involved in the Allotment Association and Village Speedwatch.
Andy Murray
Andy lives in Freeland with his wife Aliya and son Alistair who is currently busy doing A Levels. He has retired as a Project Engineer in the Oil and Gas industry starting out with eighteen years spent with Esso Petroleum Company followed by engineering company assignments in crude oil production and pipeline projects. He is also involved in the Allotment Association and Village Speedwatch.
Building a Vibrant Community Hub
Freeland Hub is committed to uniting villagers through news and ideas, leading the revival of the old church into a welcoming community space where everyone belongs.
Freeland Village United
Hear from community members who share their excitement and support for the Freeland Hub project.
Transforming a cherished landmark into a vibrant gathering place has inspired us all.
Helen Carter
Local Volunteer
The team’s dedication and openness made me feel truly heard and involved.
Michael Green
Community Organizer
Their professionalism and commitment to preserving our heritage is outstanding.
Sarah Johnson
Freeland Resident
The project feels like a real community effort, and the results are wonderful.
David Lee
Local Business Owner