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. Twice a 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 33 years. Currently she is employed by Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as Executive Director of Operations. During her time in the NHS she has been involved in commissioning, design and delivery of urgent & emergency care, services and palliative care pathways. She has been instrumental developing a national programme implementing improvements in Health and Social Care. Berenice has lived in Corbridge for 19 years and is keen to support the Charlotte Straker Project in meeting the current challenges faced whilst supporting an inspiring local service
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.
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.
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.