Walton-on-Thames Charity
Who’s who
Jackie Lodge is the Chief Executive of the Charity who took up her post in June 2008. She has overall responsibility for the management of the Charity and its resources, staff and services. The Chief Executive reports directly to the board of trustees. Jackie previously worked for the British Heart Foundation heading up the UK care and rehabilitation programs and prior to this in a range of management roles with the Age Concern federation.
jlodge@waltoncharity.org.uk
Philip took up post as the Director of Resources at the Charity in November 2010. Philip lives in the ’Ancient Parish of Walton’ (Oatlands) and is a qualified accountant. He has an MA in Economic Science, is a Unilever graduate and a six sigma green belt (improving processes). His last position was Finance Director for an NHS GP Provider company and prior to that he held a senior finance role in GE Healthcare.
pjessiman@waltoncharity.org.uk
Nigel Lucas is the Charity’s Director of Residential and Care Services. He is responsible for the Charity’s Housing and care operations. Nigel has worked for both for a Local Authority and large housing association. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Housing.
nlucas@waltoncharity.org.uk
Yan Huang is the manager of our care home, Sherwood House, taking up her duties in June 2011. Yan has extensive experience of providing care having worked in a number of settings and for some of the UK’s largest care providers. Prior to coming to the UK Yan owned and ran two businesses in China.
yhuang@waltoncharity.org.uk
Janice Street is the Schemes Manager for the sheltered accommodation. She has responsibility for overseeing the day to day running of the two sheltered accommodation houses and working with potential new residents.
jstreet@waltoncharity.org.uk
Gill Chescoe is the Care Services Manager at Sherwood House. She is responsible for managing the care staff and ensuring that residents are well cared for. Gill has worked with the charity for over 20 years.
gchescoe@waltoncharity.org.uk.
Alan Best heads up the Charity’s capital maintenance team.
The maintenance team work to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the Charity’s properties. The team are highly skilled and turn their hand to tasks such as varied as plumbing, fitting kitchens and decorating. They are also on hand to lend a helping hand for residents’ ‘odd jobs’.
Avril Wilcox is the Charity’s Welfare Officer and helps the Charity’s residents and local older people access the benefits to which they are entitled. She is also responsible for recruiting and supporting the Charity’s growing team of volunteers.
awilcox@waltoncharity.org.uk
Amina Lawson is the Charity’s Grants Officer. Amina administers the Charity’s benefit awards for individuals and the tenancies for the allotments.
alawson@waltoncharity.org.uk