Doreen Woodward
CEO
Doreen joined the organisation in 2023, having held senior executive and leadership positions in charities working with many vulnerable groups, developing new services and accommodation. She brings a wealth of experience in housing, care, governance, finance and development and will ensure we continue to deliver high quality housing and support whilst contributing to our future development and growth. Doreen said, I am delighted to join such a valuable and historic charity that puts their residents at the heart of everything they do with such a caring staff team and board of governors.
Jill Spence
Housekeeper
Jill Spence, join us in 2023 after many years in housekeeping at a local school. Jill is responsible for keeping all our sites clean, well-presented and ensuring good infection control across all sites, chapel and offices. She also works hard preparing the guest rooms, maintaining good hygiene in the laundry rooms and retaining effective management of stock levels of cleaning supplies. Jill has a good relationship with all the staff and is highly regarded by residents, she makes them feel safe by consistently ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained at all times.
Angie Grubb
Residents Welfare & Benefits Advisor
Angie Grubb joins us with an extensive background in older people’s care and support services. She supports residents applying for accommodation with us, visits all housing sites weekly, arranges events, conducts benefit reviews with residents and assists them with anything we can in our role as a caring social landlord.
Zita Allen
Office Manager
Zita has worked in administration, HR and finance roles for many years and brings a wealth of experience and skills to the role of Office Manager. She is often the first point of contact for residents, families and visitors telephoning us or calling into our offices, she always ensures they have a warm welcome and any queries are dealt with promptly.
Carey Saunders
Property Estates Manager
Carey joins us with a long career in estates, property management and producing architectural schemes and drawings. Carey is looking forward to meeting all our residents and learning all about our homes and community sites.
Wendy Legard
Executive Assistant
Wendy has a wealth of knowledge and skills in business development, management, finance and people management. She supports the CEO, staff and board covering a wide range of operational and governance work and enjoys working for such a worthwhile charity.
Jonathan Goode
Property Manager
Jon joined the British Army at 16 and served 14 years as a combat medical technician. Since leaving, he has successfully undertaken site and school property roles covering a broad range of areas across both commercial and residential sectors, along with roles within state and private education. He enjoys working with people and ensuring they have a prompt and responsive service from him. He is pleased to be joining such a valuable person-focused charity.
