THE GLOUCESTER CHARITIES TRUST - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Systems and Executive Support Manager
Barry has worked with Gloucester Charities Trust in a variety of roles, off and on, for almost two decades. He left us for a period to study health and social care at degree level, and is now our Systems and Executive Support Manager, overseeing recruitment, systems, data protection and working with the senior management team to develop the Trust's services.
Barry sings as a tenor with St Cecilia Singers and the Three Choirs Festival Chorus and chorus manages the Gloucester contingent.
Job Titles:
- Guild House Interim Manager
Emma has had an extensive career in the charity and social care sectors, here acquiring skills which she brings to her role as Trust Housing Manager, overseeing our four sheltered accommodation sites in Gloucester and making sure our team have a positive approach to supporting our residents.
Emma is a non-executive director of Gloucester City Homes, and is committed to supporting homelessness projects. She's also an avid reader, and loves spending time with her granddaughter.
Job Titles:
- Property Projects Manager
Greg joined Gloucester Charities Trust in 2009, initially working with our maintenance team and now heading them up as our Facilities Manager. Greg and his team are responsible for ensuring all our accommodation and grounds are well maintained, up to a high standard, and meet health and safety requirements. Greg also managers procurement and project manages all refurbishments and improvements to our properties.
A keen sportsman, in his spare time Greg coaches his son's football team, plays squash, football and golf.
Job Titles:
- Head of Operations and Compliance
Joy's background is in social care, and she spent many years as a manager with Gloucestershire County Council before joining Gloucester Charities Trust in 2012. She worked in a number of different roles for us, before she became our Compliance Manager. Joy is committed to looking for ways of improving the services that we provide and ensuring that we meet regulations and compliance standards.
A keen traveller, in her spare time Joy enjoys European city breaks, listening to music and dancing.
Kathryn joined Gloucester Charities Trust in 2005, initially as Accounts Manager, then becoming our Chief Executive in 2008. Kathryn's background is working in management accounts and as a further education lecturer, so she brings business and education experience to her role with the Trust.
In her spare time Kathryn loves spending time with her two grandsons and her dog Chester who, now her children are grown up, has become her new baby!
Kerry-Ann has always worked in care, including supporting challenging adults, working in a nursing home and - before she joined Gloucester Charities Trust - as a homecare manager. Kerry-Ann runs our Kimbrose Club, and is always looking for ways to extend the range of activities and support we provide the members.
In her spare time, Kerry-Ann is a keen nature lover and has followed animals as diverse as orangutans, huskies and birds at Slimbridge Wetland Centre.