MEET THE TEAM
Adam Terpening - Charity Director
With over 30 years’ experience in the hotel industry, Adam has held senior management roles within Harbour Hotels, Macdonald Hotels and Forte Hotels. Following his retirement at Harbour, Adam – at the instigation of our founder, Nicolas Roach – set up Room to Reward.
Adam commands a strong history of philanthropy, currently holding posts including; trustee of Oakhaven Hospice in Lymington, Chairman of the Fairtrade Trading Committee for Christchurch and Chairman of the Oakhaven Care Agency.
Joe Langtree - Operations Director
Joe joined Room to Reward in November 2017 with a wealth of experience across a range of marketing platforms. A journalism graduate, he previously lived and worked in Brussels and Dublin before returning to the South Cost and joining R2R.
Joe has been actively involved in a number of voluntary charity projects, including running football camps in South Africa, holiday clubs in Ukraine and providing respite care for SEN children.
Kate Wood - Fundraising Executive
Kate has been working in the events industry for many years, but has many strings to her bow. After working in France for 7 years as a snowboard instructor, English teacher and Nanny she moved to London and worked with several charities including Amnesty International and Unicef. After living and working in so many different countries, Kate has finally found her home in Dorset and started producing events and working in the hotel industry before joining us at Room to Reward.
Rae Pitman - Hotel Partnerships Officer
Rae joined Room to Reward in April 2023, following a twenty year career in education she volunteered with several local organisations whilst building an a online presence supporting local food and drink producers and venues. During the last couple of years Rae has worked with BH Area Hospitality Association and Christchurch Bid and has built a rapport with local businesses and hospitality venues in the area.
Volunteers
Naturally, we also benefit from the skill, dedication and expertise of some wonderful volunteers. A huge thank you to –
Lydia Cole
Vicki Harrison
Lesley Wood
Jo Groves
R2R volunteers help raise awareness and support of the charity through networking and making introductions. They also take charge of fundraising initiatives through events and other campaigns to help us continue to deliver our mission to thank the Hidden Heroes. If you’re interested in joining the team, get in touch!
MEET THE HIDDEN HEROES!
Read some of their inspiring stories here!