Administrative Team

David trained as an Architect and holds a B.A. (hons) and a postgraduate Diploma in Architecture.  He was an elected member of the R.I.B.A. from 1982 – 2005.  He obtained a Certificate of Religious Studies and was ordained as a Minister in the United Reformed Church in 1995.  A partner in a national firm of Architects he worked as an Architect for 23 years.  He designed and supervised the construction of Francis House which was awarded the Care Home Design Award in 1993.  David became a Trustee in 1992 serving in that capacity until appointment to his current role in 2005.

Rachael trained as a Solicitor gaining a Law Degree (2:1) and Law Society Finals (hons), elected a member of the Law Society in 1996.  She joined the Law Society Family Law Panel in 1998 and became Resolution Accredited Specialist (children and domestic violence in 2010, and Resolution Collaborative Lawyer in 2011).  Rachael became a Trustee in 2000 commencing her current role in 2011.  Rachael continues to hold her practising certificate and is able to advise both the Trustees and families regarding legal issues.

Karen joined the administrative team in April 2018 after working at the Royal Bank of Scotland as the team manager responsible for the mortgage underwriters team. When she first joined Francis House she was responsible for updating medical records and all administrative work relating to recruitment and appointments. She became the P.A. in September 2021 following the retirement of the previous postholder.