Managing HandsOn has come after several years in the industry working with businesses, business schools, universities and sports teams to plan and deliver high-quality team building and ‘away days’ that benefit charities, communities and schools all over the world. Previous to working in the corporate events industry, Sam spent 15 years in the Royal Navy, commissioning through the ranks and leaving as a Lieutenant Commander.

Sam is married with three young children. Living in the South West, he spends any free time encouraging them to surf and play rugby!

Design, making & crafting has always been intrinsically important to Toby. In recent years, he has worked in the events industry to design & deliver construction projects for communities and organisations all across the globe and has previously designed products that promote & encourage woodworking for children & hobbyists. For many years Toby has also run a design practice and has helped provide bespoke design, branding & marketing for companies.

Toby holds a first-class honours degree in Product Design from Brunel University and his work has previously been exhibited at New Designers in London.

Outside of HandsOn, Toby loves spending time learning new skills, cycling along the East Devon coastline or in the sea… attempting to surf.

Ben has previously worked as a Product Designer for a design consultancy where he helped inventors and start-ups commercialise their new ideas from concept to manufacture.

A product design graduate from Bournemouth University, his skill set includes 3D CAD modelling, technical manufacturing and drawings, engineering testing and graphic design as well as HandsOn experience working with wood, metal and plastics. His work has also been exhibited at New Designers.

Outside of HandsOn, Ben enjoys being outdoors with most of his time being spent in the water surfing all around Devon and Cornwall.

Working in community and school environments has always been a passion for Lloyd, having spent most of his professional life working in schools and providing educational opportunities for communities around the southwest.

Outside of HandsOn Lloyd can be found playing local sport, exploring a new place or fishing usually without catching!

Building new facilities and opportunities for communities has always given Lee lots of fulfilment and enjoyment. Lee loves the team environment and his practical and management skills help ensure our builds are constructed to the highest quality.

Outside of HandsOn, Lee enjoys exploring on his motorbike and working on his own projects in his garden. He also has a keen involvement in wildlife conservation in Africa.