Our executive team

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Sara Thakkar

Sara has worked in the public, commercial and third sector for nearly 30 years. She has extensive experience of enabling the most dis-enfranchised of society to have a meaningful and equal voice. She is a passionate advocate for the voice of the people we support and their families and is an experienced influencer and connector – driving up the profile of social care and the green agenda from central to local government and across the broader environment. Sara is committed to making sure that our Charity is here in another 100 years. She is known for her commercial head and social heart and for her ambition and tenacity to drive our cause.

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Paul Moore

Fundraising Director - Since 2010, Paul has developed a background in fundraising and marketing having held a number of senior positions at charities both in the UK and internationally. He has a passion for seeing disadvantaged people reach their full potential and believes that fundraising has the power to pave the way for more adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs to access the life-changing support provided by the Trust. Paul is keen to ensure that the charity grows sustainably and that fundraising continues to unlock the life of opportunity for our beneficiaries both now and in the future.

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Claire Twaites

Estates Director - Claire has a diverse estates, property, facilities and commercial background spanning over 30 years’ experience in Higher Education, Commercial Property, Leisure Destination, and Retail Hospitality sectors. She is passionate about creating amazing places for people to live, work, learn and enjoy, whilst driving commercial success. Claire values the diverse contribution that the people in our teams, communities, families, and external partners make to help deliver the best possible experiences for all. She is a champion for biodiversity and the environment and is driven by a strong purpose to add social value by working with the Charity to deliver its vision and mission.

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Steve Farmery-Vigus

Interim Supported Living Director - Steve is a highly experienced health and social care leader with over 14 year's experience across supported living, learning disability, mental health, complex needs, residential / nursing care, and hospice services. He has held senior executive and interim roles across national charities and independent providers with a strong track record of improving quality, achieving commercial growth, strengthening services and supporting long-ter sustainability. Steve has a deeply personal connection to social care. He has lived experience of childhood cancer and family needing to access palliative care services with family terminal diagnoses. His eldest son has been diagnosed with autism and understands the need for good complex care and LD services for children and adults. These experiences have been his motivation to work and volunteer in this sector and he truly understands the importance of outcomes focused services. Alongside his executive work, Steve is a Trustee at Creative support and Birmingham Hospice, contributing at board level to quality, people, finance and performance governance. He is known for his compassionate, values-driven leadership style and his ability to balance organisational sustainability with truly person-centred support.