Sarah Rann is retiring as director and chair of the board. Mary Lester is also stepping down as the Charity’s clerk.

Sarah Rann is retiring as director and chair of the board. Her leadership of the Charity has been transformational, turning the former Parochial Charities into a modern, almshouse-based charity housing over 100 people, including many young families.

Mary Lester is also stepping down as the Charity’s clerk. Known for her wide knowledge and understanding of local people, Mary has given unwavering support over many years to our residents and to the good causes we support.

We also welcome some new arrivals. The board of directors now comprises:

Jaspaul Hill – Chair
Michael Pooles – Deputy Chair
Brian Connellan
Sarah Kreckler
Si-Houy Lao-Sirieix
Alice Mann
Richard Mutty
Keith Sugden
Simon White

Finally, we are very pleased to announce the appointment of our new clerk, Samantha Rigby-Coghlan.