Any organisation, large or small, can only be as good as the people in it. Abbeyfield's well-earned reputation for providing excellent housing and care services is mainly thanks to the exceptional people - management, staff and volunteers - who have joined our cause.
Anna joined Abbeyfield in February 2014. Anna has a background in consumer facing marketing roles within the private sector.
Alastair joined Abbeyfield in 2015 as our first Director of Fundraising. He has held leadership roles in a number of charities and came to Abbeyfield from St John Ambulance, where he was the Fundraising Director.
In 2000 Douglas began working in the elderly care sector including executive and non executive roles in a variety of national and regional organisations.
Jonathan joined Abbeyfield in December 2014, having been the in-house Counsel for Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO). Prior to that, Jonathan was a Solicitor with an international law firm in London. In private practice, Jonathan was a litigator having gained experience of regulatory investigations brought by multiple agencies across several jurisdictions.
Richard joined Abbeyfield in April 2012 and has over 20 years experience in property and construction. Prior to joining Abbeyfield, Richard worked for Buro Four, the largest specialist Project Management consultancy in the UK.
Nigel is Finance Director at Abbeyfield with responsiblity for People, Finance and Technology. Previously, he has operated as Resource Director for the CBI, and a variety of Finance and Strategic roles, with experience in large blue chip multinationals in the Automotive, Manufacturing and Chemical sectors. He has also worked in the Welfare to Work sector for the UK's largest provider of jobs for people with disabilities.
Julie has extensive experience working in senior operational and customer focused delivery roles across a variety of sectors in her career. Julie has also enjoyed a busy volunteer role for the City of Hull following their announcement as UK City of Culture, where she is an ambassador.
Kirstan has a wealth of experience in social care and supported housing and has held senior operational management roles over the last 13 years. Kirstan regularly takes part in charity fundraising events and is a keen volunteer. She is an active member of the Chartered Institute of Housing and the Chartered Management Institute and is dedicated to making a difference to older people’s lives.
Heather has extensive knowledge and experience working in sheltered and supported housing. Heather has worked at Abbeyfield since December 2008.
Our Board of Trustees is made up of volunteer members and the Abbeyfield CEO, each selected for their expertise and experience in sectors including housing, care and finance.
They are reponsible for setting our corporate strategy, approving policies, annual budgets and accounts, as well as long term planning and assessing and managing risk.
Jenny became involved with Abbeyfield in 2011 in the voluntary role of regional strategy head for the north east of England.
Amanda has been involved in the Abbeyfield organisation since 2005, when she came a Trustee and member of the Executive Committee for the Leonard Pulham Nursing Home.
Jeff became a trustee of Abbeyfield Beaconsfield Society in 2009 and has been Chairman since 2012.
For ten years Stephen was the Bishop in Canterbury & Bishop of Dover, leading the Diocese of Canterbury on behalf of the Archbishop.
Norman is a Chartered Surveyor, having qualified in 1980, and has worked in the private sector for over 35 years.
Andrew is currently Founder/Chairman of the Commonwealth Association for the Ageing – CommonAge.
Currently Chairman of the Abbeyfield Societies in Scotland since 2013 and a member of the Members’ Committee of The Abbeyfield Society.
Sara has over 25 years’ experience within the care and supported housing environment, prior to this having worked in general needs housing.
Ken’s Abbeyfield pedigree stretches back to 1973 when he joined the Ulverston Society and became Chairman.
Chris retired in 2013 after 10 years as Chief of Staff to the Archbishop of Canterbury. He now pursues a portfolio of interests, mainly in the voluntary sector.
André has a passion for learning about and understanding the aims and concerns of the people with whom to deal. André is also a trustee of other charities dealing with housing and welfare of people with a mental illness.
Cedric was nominated to the Board of Abbeyfield South Africa, November 2016. In September 2017 he was appointed as Chairman of the Board Abbeyfield SA.
We are lucky to have the support of many patrons, who give their time and expertise to support our work. Our Royal patron HRH the Prince of Wales and the Carr-Gomm family are invaluable in underpinning our values.
We thank all our patrons for their continued support.
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