Who we are
Brendoncare employs over 700 staff throughout its care homes, clubs division and in its central office in Winchester. A large number of volunteers also assist with supporting residents in our care homes, running clubs, fundraising and social events.
Marianne Wanstall
Chief Executive
“I love being part of the Brendoncare family. Every colleague and volunteer contributes brilliantly to our happy, vibrant communities that support people every step of the way. Growing in age should never limit your opportunities or how you spend your time: we aim to empower people to live life to the fullest potential, where and how they choose”
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Zoe McCallum
Chief Operating Officer
“My passion and drive is being able to provide quality care for people in later life and being part of Brendoncare allows me to do this. My role is not a job, my role is my passion.”
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Rachel McIlroy
Chief Financial Officer
“I love working for a charity that makes a real difference to people’s lives and that every penny we make is invested into supporting the people who use our services. My main aim is to ensure that we use our resources as efficiently as we can, so that we can continually reinvest and increase the number of people we are able to support.“
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Emma Digance
Director of Brand and Customer Experience
“I am passionate about people in later life receiving the best possible care and support, at exactly the right time for them & their family. We are always thrilled to welcome new people to the Brendoncare family!“
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Samantha Agnew
Director of Charitable Impact and Community Services
“Brendoncare staff and volunteers are dedicated to providing fantastic opportunities for people to remain active, make new friendships and be involved in their community. My aim is to support the development of those opportunities, and be clear about our charitable impact, to ensure we attract support for the future of our services.”
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Aileen Ohlson
Director of People and Culture
“I am passionate about people and I recognise our colleagues are at the heart of what makes Brendoncare a success. I want everyone who works or volunteers for Brendoncare to feel valued, be able to be their true self and have the opportunity to develop their career and learn new skills, in doing so feel empowered to make a difference to everyone who comes into the Brendoncare family.”
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Patron:
Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex
GCVO
Trustees of The Brendoncare Foundation:
Trustees of Brendoncare Clubs:
Vice-Patrons:
Mr Harvey White Chair of Vice Patrons Committee
Professor Nick Bosanquet BA, MSc(Econ)
Mrs Janet Budd
Mr James Hill
Mrs Marie-Therese Hill
Mr Nick McAndrew
Mrs Jilly Morton
Professor Sir Anthony Newman Taylor
Mr Joe MacHale
Lady Elisabeth Ribeiro
Mr Simon Theobalds
Mr Peter Willan MBA, BSc, FCMA, FEI, HonRCM
Mr Martin Williams
The Viscount Lifford
Friends of Brendoncare:
Mr Julian Bower FCA
Mr Keith Bamber MA
Mr Peter Barton DL
Mr Christopher Bayne
Sir James Butler CBE, DL, FCA
The Baroness Cumberlege CBE, DL
Mr Ewan Davidson MA, FCA
Major General Brian Davis CB, CBE
Mr Alan Grieve CBE
Mrs Janet King
Dr Stephen Lock CBE, MA, MB, FRCP
Dr Michael Moore MB, ChB, BA, MRCGP
Mr Tom Nell BCom, LLB
Mr Julian Sheffield DL
The Duke of Somerset DL, FRICS
Mr Gerald Tedder
Mr Richard Towner
The Lord Walton of Detchant TD, MD, FRCP
Mr Richard Wilkinson
