The Trust & Trustees
About The Trust
The Jim Clark Trust is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the story of Jim Clark who won two Formula One Championships in 1963 & 1965 and the Indianapolis 500. The charity was formed in 2015 to help support, fund and operate the new Jim Clark Motorsport Museum. The origins of the Trust date back to the original Jim Clark Memorial Room opened in 1969 by Jim’s parents James and Helen and is still run by relatives of the Clark family. The Jim Clark Cafe Bistro and Jim Clark Trail are operated by the Trust with profits going to charity to enhance the experience of visitors to the Museum and support tourism, culture and economic benefits in the Scottish Borders… the place Jim Clark cherished and called home. Our charitable aims focus on Heritage, Education and Inspiration.
Heritage
Help support our charity and museum to safeguard one of the world's greatest collections of unique historic motorsport memorabilia for future generations.
Education
Help us promote the story of Jim Clark to the next generation, to schools and colleges, STEM through motorsport, to be the best you can be with humility.
Inspiration
Jim Clark was an international icon for a generation. Help us inspire future generations through the story of Jim Clark that transcends time and sport.
Meet The Trustees
The Jim Clark Trust is formally constituted as a Scottish Charitable Incorporate Organisation (SCIO) Registration SC046092. The Trustees meet on a regular basis, both monthly and quarterly to administer the charity. The Trust is fortunate to have the support of a number of high profile Patrons from the world of motorsport including our Honorary President, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, a fellow Scot and close friend of Jim Clark.
If you think you could contribute to keeping Jim Clark’s legacy alive then please get in touch by emailing us at: info@jimclarktrust.com
Doug Niven, Family Trustee
Scottish Borders farmer and a very accomplished racing driver in his own right, Alexander Douglas Niven was born in Duns, Scotland in the year 1946. As well his illustrious career in motorsport, Doug had an equally successful business career from taking over his family farm of Whitsome Hill near Duns in 1964 aged just 18, to founding MAMCO, a contract farm management business in 1985. Doug was involved in the infamous Border Reivers Motor Racing Team, predominantly in the UK driving saloons and grand touring cars and winning many championships. Since The death of Jim Clark in 1968, Doug played a vital role in setting up “The Jim Clark Trust” and The Jim Clark Motorsport Museum and has been a family Trustee ever since.
Ian Calder, Family Trustee
He is a farmer based near Duns and serves as a Trustee of the Jim Clark Memorial Room Trust and as a Family Trustee of the Jim Clark Trust. With a long-standing interest in motorsport, he has been an enthusiastic supporter of the sport for many years, particularly in recognising and preserving the legacy of Jim Clark. Alongside his farming activities and trustee responsibilities, he enjoys shooting and has a strong interest in art and travel. Ian’s mother was Jim Clark’s sister Matty and his father was Alex Calder, who raced along with Jock McBain with the Borders Reiver Team
Keith Henderson, Family Trustee
Keith was born in Edinburgh and has lived there all his life apart from five years away at university in the United States of America, Aberdeen and Sweden. He is a Chartered Accountant by profession and has recently retired as finance director of the largest independent grain merchant company in Scotland where he worked for twenty-one years. Prior to that he worked in the oil industry for ten years and six years with one of the big four accountancy firms. He is married to Anne and has two sons in their twenties. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, watching rugby and attempting to ski when his creaking knees permit. Keith is Jim Clark’s nephew, his mother Isobel being one of Jim’s four sisters.
Lawrence Johnston, Trustee
Lawrence set up the Jim Clark Fan Club on Facebook in 2011 and this now boasts over 7000 members worldwide. Motorsport has been Lawrence’s passion for most of his life and Jim Clark his childhood hero. Lawrence raced karts as a teenager and was Scottish champion in 1982. He was then involved in stock car racing, both driving and providing his mechanical knowledge. Lawrence was delighted to accept the position of Jim Clark Trust Trustee. he hopes to promote and keep the legacy of Jim Clark alive. He hopes to make many more friends through this shared love of Jim Clark.
Gregor Barr, Trustee
Gregor is a local farmer who brings a wealth of practical experience and a strong personal connection to the Trust. He is married to Sally, Jim Clark’s great-niece, and through this family link maintains a close association with the Clark legacy. Gregor has a longstanding interest in motorsport, particularly the history of Formula One, and also enjoys rugby and family life. His perspective and commitment make him a valued member of the Jim Clark Trust.
Michael Deans, Trustee
Michael has been around cars and motorsport all of his life, his late father Ian Deans worked for Jock McBain and was part of the Border Reivers team that looked after the Porsche, D-Type and Lister Jaguars in Jim Clark’s early career, Michael started out competing in Ministox in 1987 and then moved up into Stock Rod class in 1989 until 1994, he then joined Berwick & District Motor Club originally as a competitor and in later years has held the position of Vice Chairman, Chairman and Competition Secretary
Marion Phillips, Secretary
Marion has been involved with running of the Jim Clark Fan Club for a number of years. As a volunteer of the Trust has attended many events helping to promote the legacy of Jim Clark.
Callum Entwistle, Associate
Callum is a lifelong fan of Jim Clark and lives in Jim’s hometown village of Chirnside. He was involved in the planning of the 2018 ‘Chirnside’s World Champion’ 50th Anniversary Exhibition. In 2019, he worked as ‘Front of House’ at the refurbished Jim Clark Motorsport Museum in Duns and was part of the Team who secured a 5 star rating from Visit Scotland. Subsequently approached by the Trustees, he came onboard as a Trust Associate. Callum wraps and posts the Trust merchandise, attends events and does a sterling job with the upkeep of Jim’s grave at Chirnside. He continues to bring his enthusiasm and ideas to the furtherance of Jim’s legacy.
Glenn Alcock, Social Media
Jim Clark has always been a huge inspiration to me, from hearing the stories from my Nana (daughter of a sheep farmer) about his skill on track, to watching The Jim Clark Room evolve into the current Jim Clark Motorsport Museum, visiting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and seeing the respect and love for him that still exists today and seeing the tribute to him at Imola the site of his victory at the circuit’s first ever F1 race. Duns and the Chirnside area have become very close to my heart and I love visiting that part of the country and hearing the stories of Jim and what he achieved. I had The Jim Clark Trust logo on my car in my first ever season of racing and I am very proud to be part of The Jim Clark Trust Team looking after the social media content and growing support for the Trust. I hope to help promote keeping Jim’s legacy alive to inspire future generations.