A beekeeper holding a honeycomb frame filled with bees.

We are a small family run non-profit charity with huge dreams of helping people across the world with the aid of some very unique honeybees. There’s an incredible team behind Open Hive, and it’s these individuals that have shaped us into what we are today.

MEET THE TEAM

A man wearing a beekeeping suit and veil inspecting beehives outdoors with green foliage in the background.

James Wheeldon

Director, Founder

Marie Wheeldon

Co-Founder, Secretary
A woman with red hair holding a large check, standing outdoors with trees in the background. She is wearing a blue hoodie with a bee logo and smiling at the camera.
A young man with a beard and dark hair taking a selfie on a mountain summit, wearing a yellow T-shirt, a black backpack, and jewelry, with a mountain landscape in the background and a decorated rock pile behind him.

John Stamatis

Trustee, Professional Beekeeper
A man and woman standing close together in a field of tall grass, looking into each other's eyes. The woman has a butterfly net on her back and is holding a book. The man has a backpack and is holding some papers.

Dan Hymer

Trustee, Professional Beekeeper
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Mihai Serban

Beekeeper, Social Media & Website
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Chris Lomas

Business Lead
A beekeeper wearing protective gear, including a suit, gloves, and a veil, holding a honeycomb frame in front of a beehive box outdoors surrounded by flowers.

Janet

Accounts

Andrew Cook

Beekeeper, advocate
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FAITH AND BEEKEEPING

As a man of faith, I’m driven by a purpose greater than myself. My work is not about seeking personal glory, but rather about glorifying the most high. I approach each step with the guidance and support of that higher power, and the rewards I have experienced have been truly awe-inspiring. It is astonishing to witness how much has unfolded in such a short period of time, and it fills me with excitement to envision the future of Open Hive. The potential and possibilities are truly mind-blowing.