About NFRC Charitable Trust

Peter Rogerson OBE

Peter has spent all his working life in the Roofing, Cladding Industry and then in Construction Industry Training and Pension Funds Trusteeship Past Chairman of Rogerson Group Ltd, which he sold in 2001 and which had interests in Roofing, Sheet Metal Fabrications, Tool Hire and Property.

• Past Chairman of Rogerson Group Ltd, sold in 2001
• Past National President of NFRC; Past Chairman of FRCAB
• Fellow of Institute of Roofing; Council; Director of the Roofing Industry Alliance and co-author of the RIA Training Plan
• U.K. Representative to International Roofing Federation (IFD) 2005 – 2019
• Deputy Chairman; CITB & Construction Sector Skills Council 2000 – 2010
• Chairman; National Construction Colleges 2000 – 2010
• Director; UK Skills Ltd, representing Construction 2004 – 2011
• Member; City & Guilds Standards Committee 2004 – 2011
• Chairman of the Trustees; ITB Pension Funds 2006 – 2012, Deputy Chairman 2012 to date
• Past Director of B&CE Group, Trustees of “the Peoples Pension”
• Court Assistant—Liveryman—Worshipful Company of Tyler’s & Bricklayers
• Awarded OBE in 2004 for Services to the Construction Industry and Training

Colin Yeates

Colin has over 40 years working for the roofing and cladding industry and now manages his own consultancy, CY Associates, where he provides sales, marketing, technical commentary, research and coaching across the sector.

Prior to this, Colin was Director of Sales and Marketing at SFS Group, a manufacturer of product fasteners for both metal and single-ply roofs, and during this time was a Director for both MCRMA and the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA).

More recently, Colin has worked closely with NFRC to develop a flagship pilot competency accreditation for rainscreen cladding supervisors.

“It is an honour to be a trustee of the NFRC Charitable Trust and give something back to the industry I have worked in most of my life. In my time as a trustee, I hope to use the knowledge and experience I have gained through my career to support the Charity's objectives. What makes our industry great is the people who work in it, and I have often repeated the phrase, 'most of the people I have worked with in our industry are ordinary people doing extraordinary things'.”

Dr Claire Griffiths

Claire Griffiths joined the NFRC Charity as a trustee in 2019 and has been Editor of Roofing Today magazine for 14 years. She regularly comes into contact with people in the roofing sector whose journey to fulfilling their aspirations could be assisted with some timely and targeted help.

This has inspired her to help the charity deliver its goals and contribute her experience gained previously as a trustee of another charity. She is passionate about promoting the UK roofing industry, communicating its professional achievements, and supporting its sustainability, training and safety.

“I'm delighted to be part of achieving the NFRC Charitable Trust's objectives and look forward to helping to develop some exciting and effective initiatives.”

Angela Emms

Angela joined the board of NFRC in August 2020.

Angela has worked in the charity sector for over 20 years as a fundraising manager. She is a Philanthropy Manager for Quartet Community Foundation connecting philanthropists with local charities.

“I'm delighted to be part of the NFRC Charitable Trust Board of Trustees and I'm looking forward to using my skills and experience in the charity sector to help develop the charity go from strength to strength and develop our areas of support for the roofing industry.”

Gary Creaser FIoR

Gary has 50 years’ experience working in the Construction Industry, beginning his career as a Quantity Surveyor. In 1981, he joined a Specialist Roofing and Cladding Contracting Organisation, which during his 15 years as Managing Director, enjoyed profitable sustainable growth and became a pre-eminent Roofing and Cladding Contractor with an enviable reputation of supplying complex envelope systems on a variety of buildings.

Throughout his career, he has been a keen advocate in driving up standards across the industry. Gary joined the NFRC Committee of the London and Southern Counties Region in 2002 and was Chairman for the 2006 to 2007 tenure, representing them on NFRC's Sheeting and Cladding National Committee and NFRC's Management Board. In 2012, he was invited by Ray Horwood, CEO of NFRC at the time, to be a member of the Competent Roofer Oversite Committee, which he continues to be an active part of today. Since 2014, he has undertaken consultancy work for the NFRC. This work includes customer relations; inspections on roofing contractors (both new and existing members); and Gary also completes many bespoke/individual projects on behalf of the NFRC.

“I was extremely honoured to be invited as a trustee of the NFRC Charitable Trust and I will endeavour to help achieve the current and future aims of this deserving cause.”