Heather is a Circuit Steward, a Worship Leader, working throughout the Peak Circuit, and a Member of Bakewell Methodist Church. She also holds a number of positions on various District Committees
Now retired, Heather's background was in Local Government – covering a variety of work areas over the years.
Since 2010 she has run a UK Registered charity called The Goboka Rwanda Trust – which raises funds to help some of the poorest communities in Rwanda – and Heather both visits the country and travels quite widely in the East Midlands talking about the work of the Trust.
Heather has three grown up children and 3 grandchildren, all still living within the area.