The Rosemary Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees who are responsible for the activities of the Foundation and ensure there is a framework of policies and standards to underpin the care provided.
The senior management team consisting of the Registered Manager, Clinical Manager, Finance Manager and Fundraising & Operations Manager report directly to the trustees.
Trustees
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Lord Bessborough (Patron)
The Rosemary Foundation is proud to have Lord Myles Bessborough as our Patron. His commitment to supporting local communities and charitable work reflects the values at the heart of our organisation. We are grateful for his encouragement and advocacy for hospice care in our community.
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Dr Andrew Holden
Worked locally as a GP at Swan Medical Group for 31 years. Experience in healthcare administration in various roles at East Hants Clinical Commissioning Group including head of primary care
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Keith Gale
Joint ChairpersonKeith has over 40 years experience in Banking and Finance and served as a Director of Ahli United Bank (UK) plc before retirement in 2022. Has specialist experience in Risk Management and Compliance and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. - Penny Mileham
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Pete Fisher
Pete is an experienced IT professional with over 40 years’ expertise in customer service, product management, and service delivery. He brings a clear focus on quality, accountability, and organisational sustainability, shaped by decades of developing value‑driven IT propositions and managing complex supplier and partner relationships. Motivated by both customer satisfaction and sound financial stewardship, Pete has a proven ability to build effective working relationships, support teams, and contribute to strategic decision‑making. His blend of commercial insight, people‑centred leadership, and commitment to service improvement makes him a valuable asset in a trustee governance role.
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Leona Berry MSc, PGDip HRM
A highly experienced HR and Organisational Development leader with more than 25 years' experience across the charity and commercial sectors. She is Founder and CEO of Phonics People Partners, where she advises organisations on leadership, culture, workforce development and organisational change.
Leona brings significant executive-level experience, combining strategic insight with a strong commitment to building resilient, values-driven organisations where people can flourish.
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