About Fairoak > Board of Directors

The Board is made up of members of the public who are committed to the work of the Association. We positively invite tenants, advocates and parents of our tenants to apply for membership of the Board in addition to other interested individuals.

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Each Board member brings to the organisation a wealth of experience, along with individual skills that are utilised for the benefit of the organisation as a whole. Each member of the Board gives their time voluntarily, being driven by the firm believe that the work of the Association is paramount in assisting people with learning disabilities.

Some members of our Board have family members with a learning disability who may live in accommodation managed by the Association. The Board positively encourages membership from individuals who have such family contacts. This helps to enrich the culture of the Association. The Association is also working towards enabling customers to take an active role on the Board of directors.

Members are elected to the Board on an annual basis through the Annual General Meeting. If you would like to know more about the role of a Board member and/or information on how to join the Board, then please use the link to contact us.

Current members of the Board
Peter Gee
John Handley (Chair)
Chris Jones
Vena Spragg
David Wood
Naomi Fell
Jackie Forster

It is with great regret that we inform you that Pat Allen MBE, our Board Member and former Chairman, passed away during her sleep on 18th May 2011. Pat had been battling against cancer for the past two years and despite her great resolve and fight it took her from us.

Pat had been the leading light for Fairoak Housing Association and Oaklea Trust since she formed South Cumbria Trust for Mental Handicap back in 1990. Her support and drive has encouraged us all and we intend to carry on the work she started and strive to provide the highest quality service for all our customers.