Meet the team
Hebden Royd Business Forum and the HebdenBridge.org website are run by a committee who volunteer their time alongside running their own local businesses. Meet our team below…
What We Do
“To act as a collective voice for local businesses, focused on improving our town and encouraging greater trade and tourism”
We are Hebden Royd Business Forum. We are a collective voice for local businesses, support collaboration and provide learning opportunities to help us all to thrive.
All businesses based in HX7 are welcome to become members of HRBF – large or small, whether you have a high street presence or run a business from home, from retail and hospitality, to trades, arts, professional services and not-for-profits.
Who we are
Hebdenbridge.org is run by the Hebden Royd Business Forum
We are a not-for-profit organisation, run by a committee of brilliant volunteers who support HRBF alongside running their own businesses..
Angie Mossman
Chair
With a background in designing, improving and running customer service operations, Angie channelled that experience into designing and building her own business with her husband Andrew – Daisy Bank Camp in Blackshaw Head. Moving to Hebden Bridge in 2005, Angie fell in love with this vibrant, creative and independent community. She always seeks to enable organisations and people to be the best they can be, and with HRBF, encourages collaboration and great teamwork to support HX7 businesses to thrive.
Alison Bartram
Social Media
Alison runs Heart Gallery, which opened on Market Street in Hebden Bridge in 2006 to bring a different shopping experience to the town. She is passionate about working with local and UK based designers, makers and artists and has worked hard to realise her dream whilst hopefully changing the way people think about how they shop and where they shop. Alison is our longest serving committee member and proud to be part of HRBF – striving to keep Hebden Bridge a destination full of great independent businesses.
Andrew Mossman
Treasurer
Andrew runs a rural retreat in Blackshaw Head called Daisy Bank Camp with his wife Angie. He formed his first Limited Company over 40 years ago and spent much of his career in telecommunications. Andrew has always been passionate about the power of communities and has worked with numerous community groups, gaining a BA hons 1st in Community Regeneration and Development in 2011. As well as running his own business, he uses his wealth of experience to help other HX7 businesses through HRBF.
Helen Parnell
Committee Member
Helen is the owner of Spirals and Earth Spirit, which have had a home on Market Street in Hebden Bridge for two decades. These shops are rooted in Helen’s passion for beautiful handmade things that don’t cost the earth and are full of ethically traded and unique clothing, jewellery and homewares, alongside earth-friendly products and work by local artists and designers. Helen is a real champion of independent retail and we are thrilled to have her insight and energy on the HRBF Committee.
Rebecca Mattingly
Membership and communications
Rebecca works freelance, supporting charities and not-for-profits with communications projects, and runs her own business Little Legs, creating child-friendly walking routes in the local area. She lives in Hebden Bridge with her young family and and loves working with HRBF to build innovation and community.