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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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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Sally Watts

Supported Living & Green Care Director Over the last 30 years Sally has developed a background in the provision of specialist housing and the delivery and development of care and support services for people who need support to live independently. Sally is passionate about ensuring the people we support have a life of opportunity and are supported to be whatever version of themselves they want to. Co-production is central to all that Sally does and she is the ambassador for coproduction through out the Trust, ensuring it sits at the heart of our strategy and services. She believes in the power and impact of nature on individuals wellbeing and is proud to be the Director leading Green Care for the Trust.

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Fiona I’Anson

Fiona is our Resource Director with responsibility for Finance, IT, Business Assurance and People functions. Fiona brings a wealth of experience from her work within the healthcare, education and charity sectors and is passionate about providing excellent support services to all of our staff and the people we support within our communities. Fiona’s career began in finance and over the last twenty years she has broadened her leadership skills to a broad range of areas including investment, human resources, facilities and digital strategy. Fiona is extremely proud to be part of the leadership team at Camphill Village Trust and is privileged to play a part in providing a life of opportunity for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health problems.