The Trustees of Charlotte Straker are detailed on this page. As with any Charity one of the principal responsibilities of a Trustee is to safeguard the assets of their Charity, and in the case of Charlotte Straker they should seek to ensure that the Home delivers Care to the residents and patients that is of a high standard.
Each Trustee goes through an introductory induction to Charlotte Straker and is assigned to one of the three main committees – namely Finance, Fundraising and Staff, Property & Governance. They are all volunteers and have an area of expertise that aligns to the overall responsibilities just described.
The Trustees meet every other month to review performance and discuss issues and strategy. Each month an individual Trustee carries out an Inspection of the Home covering important areas of function and these reports are considered by the Trustees at their formal meetings.
Berenice is a registered Paramedic who has held a number of roles in the NHS over 31 years. Currently she is employed by South Tees Hospital as an Operations Director. During her time in the NHS she has been involved in commissioning, design and delivery of urgent & emergency care, services and palliative care pathways. Recently she has been instrumental developing a national programme implementing improvements in Health and Social Care. Berenice has lived in Corbridge for 17 years and is keen to support the Charlotte Straker Project in meeting the current challenges faced whilst supporting an inspiring local service .
Bill has been a medical practitioner in Corbridge since 1979 and retired as Senior GP of the Corbridge Practice in July 2011. He has held posts with the University of Newcastle as a Course and Scheme Organiser for vocational training for general practice and as Clinical Governance lead for West Locality of Northumberland Care Trust. He is currently chair of Hexham’s Palliative Care Partnership.
Lesley is currently employed by the North East Ambulance Service having started in 1987 and progressing through the Trust from paramedic into management as a named professional for safeguarding which is her current role for the Trust. Lesley became a trustee in 2012 as she wanted to become more involved in the community in which she was living and found that she could provide safeguarding support and advice to the residence and staff of Charlotte Straker.
Anna is well known for the key role she has played in the development of Matfen Hall Hotel and Leisure Club, the largest privately owned hotel in the North East of England. The Hotel has won a number of prestigious awards and is a major employer in the Tyne Valley.
Gordon spent the first 28 years of his career working for Thorn EMI, where he held a number of senior management and Directors’ positions in the UK and abroad. In 2001 he joined the family business, Harlow Printing Limited, as Finance Director. He has extensive business and finance experience and is qualified with a Masters’ Degree in Business Administration (MBA).
Peter spent 38 years of his career in banking and retired in 2001. He became a Trustee/Director for Charlotte Straker in 2002. Peter is a member of the Joint Independent Audit Committee for both the Police and Crime Commissioner, and the Chief Constable of Northumbria. He is a Director/Trustee for the Heart of the City Partnership in Newcastle. He has been interested in Education for many years taking on several roles, and is currently an Independent Member of The Hadrian Learning Trust, a Multi Academy Trust based in Hexham. Finally he chairs the Appeals Committee for the William Webster Charitable Trust. Peter lives in Corbridge.
Angela is a member of the Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Administrators and Receptionists and qualified with Diploma in Practice Management in 1992.
Gavin is a Chartered Surveyor and the Senior Partner of Gavin Black and Partners, a practice he founded in 2004, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. He is Deputy Chairman of NE1, the BIDS company and sits on the Cathedral Council in Newcastle upon Tyne. He joined the Board of Trustees in 2005. He had extensive experience in the provision of strategic property advice to a wide range of blue chip clients, including funding and the acquisition and disposal of commercial property investments. Gavin advises Charlotte Straker on all aspects of property development and acquisition.
Mike worked in Project Management in the IS/ IT Industry for 38 years, retiring from Nissan in Sunderland in 2010. He has extensive experience of project and event management both professionally and in home life. Mike lived in Scandinavia for 5 years and has a great interest in the outdoors and community projects. He is currently Chairman of Corbridge Parish Council.
Richard worked in the electrical power industry for 40 years, principally for Merz and McLellan consulting engineers, retiring in 2002. He has had much experience of managing electrical power system projects in the UK and overseas. During his career Richard travelled extensively in the Middle East, Africa and South America. He is now a member of Tynedale Lions and lives in Corbridge.