Who We Are
Patron
The Countess of Leicester
Chair
Addie Granville
Treasurer
Will Garnett
Trustees
Dr Andrew Llewelyn
Nicky Bidwell
Liz Noy
Peter Pattrick
Colin Hargreaves
Sally Whitworth
General Manager
Steve Cheshire
Assistant Manager
Jodie Bond
Catering Manager
Juli Cushion
Staff
Karen Lance
Elaine Hendry
Jemma Howell
Sharon Warnes
Linda Savoury
Heritage House was founded by a group of enthusiastic volunteers in 1984 and it has helped the elderly and isolated ever since. It has evolved into a high quality resource that is light, airy, and operated by a professional team of qualified carers, dedicated staff, and volunteers.
Our Volunteers
Our volunteers and supporters are the lifeblood of our organisation. Much of what we do is provided through the goodwill of people who perform tasks on our behalf, such as drive minibuses and deliver hot lunches, or give their support to us in some other way, such as with administration or organisation. They are a vital resource to us and we are keen to ensure that our volunteers are properly trained, supported and recognised for the exceptional gift of time that they give.
About the house
The formal launch of Heritage House took place on the 23rd of September 1985.
During the previous five years, a group of far-sighted local people had witnessed a growing need to provide activity and support for the elderly, many of whom were lonely and living in isolated rural villages.
When the decision came from the Area Health Authority to close the Nurses’ Home at Wells Cottage Hospital, this pioneering group spotted an opportunity and purchased the building and land to set up the much needed day care centre, raising the necessary £37,000 in just 6 months through a concentrated fundraising campaign. With the new building acquired and the first coordinator appointed (Sheila Warner, who remained in that role until her retirement 17 years later) Heritage House began to welcome the first day visitors one day a week at first before gradually increasing until 2008, when the House began to open five days a week.
There have been so many people who have been instrumental to the success of HH, none more so than the founders and their immediate successors.
The current Chair, Trustees, and everyone at Heritage House are indebted to the foresight and commitment of their predecessors including Graham and Enid Cawdon, Ann Sayer, Sheila Warner, Mary Rodwell, Lady Feilden, Paul Raywood, Scilla Landale and Adrian and Pamela Underwood.