Estate Officer

Victoria Duke

Victoria joined us as Estate Officer in May 2019. She has lived in Saffron Walden all her life, so has always known about the Almshouses. A former Executive Assistant, with a strong background in Administration and Corporate Social Responsibility, Victoria’s primary duties are all matters relating to the residents and the buildings.

Business Officer

David Baslington

David joined the team in January 2018. He originally trained as a Therapy Radiographer before working as a Senior Manager in an Oncology Centre. He has a wealth of administrative experience within the Charity sector and has been a trustee of John Huntingdon’s Charity in Sawston since 2009. David’s primary responsibilities relate to business and finance matters.

Directors

Linda Ainscough

Linda has lived in Saffron Walden since 1988. She was previously practice manager at Borough Lane Surgery (now Crocus Medical Practice). Linda has a strong background in finance, having been a chartered accountant for many years.

Patrick Boydell

Patrick moved back to Saffron Walden with his family in 2010. He has a strong background in residential accommodation, having worked for 10 years at both The Bell Language School and City University. Patrick is currently a Facilities Manager working for the University of Cambridge. He enjoys restoring old motorcycles, dog-walking and travelling.

Daphne Cornell

Daphne has lived in the town all her life. She is a past Town Mayor, served on the District Council for 23 years, a lifelong member of the Labour Party, and is still involved with the Saffron Walden Day Centre, Mencap, and is an active member of Tenant Forum at Uttlesford District Council. Daphne is passionate about caring for local people and social housing.

Malcolm Domb

Malcolm has been a Trustee since November 2010; living locally since 1995. Retired Waitrose Branch Manager, he is now Volunteer Co-ordinator of Uttlesford Foodbank, volunteer photographer for St Clare Hospice, Chair of Macmillan Cancer Support Saffron Walden and on Saffron Walden Golf Club Charity Committee. Malcolm is an Arsenal Season Ticket Holder, keen golfer and enjoys travelling.

Steve Hasler

Steve has lived in Saffron Walden since 1994. He is a member of the St Mary’s Church Council and played a major role in the fund-raising for and installation of, from 2011-18, the new heating, toilet and servery in the church. Steve is also the Buildings Advisor for the listed church buildings in the local area, Front of House Manager at Saffron Hall and a keen cyclist.

Mike Hibbs

Mike is an Architect in private practice in Saffron Walden. He is also a Town Councillor, a Director of the Saffron Walden Community Interest Company, a Trustee of the Saffron Walden Youth Outreach Project and Area President for St John Ambulance.

Diana Hoy

Retired lawyer. Past Chair of Governors, Church Council, Chair of Uttlesford Citizens Advice Bureau, Uttlesford Development Group. As well as Saffron Walden Almshouses, Diana is currently a trustee of several grant-making Trusts including British & Foreign School Society and the Legacy East Almshouse Partnership.

Barbara Hughes

Following a career in nursing, Barbara retired early in order to read Modern History at university. After graduating, her work as a volunteer car driver for East Anglian Ambulance Service brought her into contact with many Almshouse residents, and gave her an insight into their difficulties. Barbara became both a Town and District Councillor in 2003 and was nominated to become an Almshouse Trustee by the Town Council. Since that term ended she has remained a co-opted member of the Board. Barbara has lived in Uttlesford most of her life, and in Saffron Walden itself since 1971.

Richard Roberts

Since moving to Saffron Walden with his family in the mid-1980s Richard has been involved in various community groups. He is a Chartered Surveyor and lives in the centre of town.

Joanne Stone

Worked in University IT before moving to Saffron Walden in 1991. Has been a governor at two local schools and volunteers with charities in Saffron Walden and London. The Almshouses are a national movement with significant local impact and she is pleased to have joined the Charity in 2013.

Trevor Vincent

Trevor has lived in Walden most of his life and attended Boys’ British School and SWCHS. He is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and recently retired as a partner with a Walden-based private practice. He now acts as a consultant and is involved with various local community groups.

Contact Us

King Edward VI Almshouses

Useful Links

The Charity Commission
The Almshouse Association
Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre
Uttlesford Citizens Advice Bureau
Housing Benefit Information
Uttlesford Volunteer Centre
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Incorporated Charitable Limited Company

KEVI CORPORATE TRUSTEE LIMITED, a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales (company number: 10178525), whose registered office is at Almshouse Office, King Edward VI Almshouses, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden CB10 1DE, in its capacity as the sole corporate trustee of King Edward the Sixth and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity (registered charity number: 210590)

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