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.
Our Staff
Marianne Wanstall
Chief Executive
“I love being part of the Brendoncare family: our goal is for everyone who uses our services to enjoy life to the full, within a happy, vibrant community that supports their needs every step of the way.”
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Zoe McCallum
Chief Operating Officer
“My passion and drive is being able to provide quality care for older people 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 want to ensure our resources are well planned and used effectively so that we can do more to help our beneficiaries.”
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Emma Digance
Head of Fundraising & Communications
“Voluntary income enables us to deliver the very best services, and providing effective communications across Brendoncare will ensure all those who need us can find us.”
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Samantha Agnew
Head of Clubs Services
“The Brendoncare clubs staff and volunteers are dedicated to providing opportunities for people to remain active, make new friendships and be involved in their community. My aim is to ensure those opportunities are secure for the future.”
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Emma Hansford
Human Resources Manager
“Our people are our service and my role ensures our recruitment, training and development equips our teams to be the very best they can be in order to serve our residents and members.”
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Trustees & Patrons
Patron:
Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex
GCVO
Trustees of The Brendoncare Foundation:
Trustees of Brendoncare Clubs:
Vice Patrons & Friends
Vice-Patrons:
Mr Harvey White Chair of Vice Patrons Committee
Professor Nick Bosanquet BA, MSc(Econ)
Dr Derek Browne FRCGP, MRCP, FRIPHH, DTMH
Mrs Janet Budd
Mr James Hill
Mrs Marie-Therese Hill
Mr Nick McAndrew
Mrs Jilly Morton
Professor Sir Anthony Newman Taylor
The Hon Sir Richard Storey Bt, CBE, DL
Lady Elisabeth Ribeiro
Mr Simon Theobalds
Mr Richard Wilkinson
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
