Our Trustees

Michael Nutt

Michael has a strong track record in leadership roles in both the healthcare and business sectors and is currently chair of Bromley CIC, which provides community health services across four London boroughs. He’s previously been a trustee at the Point of Care Foundation and the Protimos Educational Trust. He said: “I’m delighted to join Camphill Village Trust. Like many social care organisations, the charity has faced growing challenges and I look forward to working with the staff and trustees to meet the challenges of the future.’

Rita Asamoah

Rita Asamoah has an extensive and diverse senior leadership experience within the commercial and voluntary health and social care and Housing sector. Rita is currently the Director of Operations and Business Development with Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People.

Michael Green

Michael Green brings substantial experience as a farmer and senior director in the property industry and is a trustee for another disability charity.

Teresa Jennings

I have been involved in the leadership, management, and growth of services for adults and young people for over 25 years. I have experience of working in local government and central government settings but for the last 20+ years I have been working in the charitable sector in various senior capacities, including Director and CEO roles. I am passionate about the tangible impacts Charities have in making a real and lasting difference to people’s lives and has been lucky enough to witness this in abundance over the years. These positive outcomes are what motivate and drive me to continue making a difference. I have held various Trustee roles over the years. In the recent past this has included roles within the Housing sector, BBC Children in Need, and with other Charities. I am also currently a Trustee for a local Homelessness Charity.

Dr Ann Kenney

Dr Ann Kenney has over 20 years experience in the charitable sector at a senior level, and a keen interest in fundraising, coproduction and creative arts.

Katie Stevens

Katie is a chartered accountant with over 30 years of finance, risk and audit experience, working in both the public and private sector. Since qualifying Katie has worked for multi-national corporations in the construction industry, consumer goods and professional services, working in over 100 countries. Such roles provided broad experience of transformation and project management, finance and risk management, strategic management, governance, and internal and external audit. Being diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 23, Katie recognised the concerns disabled persons (and their families) face. As a result, Katie has a stubborn passion for diversity and inclusion, a desire to raise awareness and to drive inner confidence. This has included being Chair of the Disability Employee Support Network for the UK rail industry. Katie decided to retire early to pursue her desire to support the most vulnerable in our communities. Katie is currently an Associate Non-Executive Director for Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Trustee for two Multi Academy Trusts in the North-East; Member of Ethos Academy Trust; Trustee for three UK charities, including Scope, Young Epilepsy and Epilepsy Action; and Trustee for Scope Pension Scheme.

Andy Simons

Andy is an experienced fundraising and commercial leader with a background in marketing and partnerships. He offers the Trust a broad knowledge of growth and income strategy across multiple industries, including for household brands like the AA and Saga. He has volunteered with Mencap in his local community for 11 years working with adults with learning disabilities and is a registered Shared Lives Host with Kent County Council. His recent work has included leading marketing, communications and fundraising for national disability charity Revitalise, and building a fundraising strategy for start-up digital-first mental health charity HUMEN. Andy has also served as a Board Observer with Camphill Village Trust for a year in preparation for appointment to the role of Trustee.

Jeremy Young

Jeremy is a Marine Biologist. Camphill Village Trust he says provides communities in which people can flourish and support each other, enjoying companionship and contributing meaningfully rather than just being cared for. Jeremy is also keen is keen to encourage community members to participate better in the wider community. His son lives in a Camphill community.