Governance
We know it's important to you that our work is transformative, that finances are being used responsibly and effectively, and that we are transparent about how we operate. It's important to us, too.
That's why we work hard to make sure that we operate at the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
On this page you can meet our Directors, find our financial information, and find out a little more about how we ensure the quality of our resident care is at the very highest level.
If you would like any further information about our work and operating model, please get in touch with us at hi@greenpastures.co.uk.
Green Pastures is a Community Benefit Society (CBS). The purpose of a community benefit society is to serve the broader interests of the community. Profits are not distributed among members, or external shareholders, but returned to the community. You can find the rules of Green Pastures CBS Ltd here.
Financials
Green Pastures CBS Limited audited accounts are available here: 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Green Pastures CBS Limited is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (registered number 31116R). You can find Green Pastures CBS Ltd on the FCA search website https://mutuals.fca.org.uk.
Meet our Directors and NEDs:
Leading the team
Our Directors meet 4 times a year, with our Non Executive Directors joining the meeting twice a year. Two of our NEDs were elected from and by our Investors.
Non-Executive Directors (NEDs)
Alison began volunteering at a night shelter while studying theology at Cambridge in the 1990s. Alison was the CEO for Churches Information for Mission and for 13 years the CEO of Housing Justice, a national Christian charity helping churches help homeless people and raising awareness about church action on homelessness. She is currently works for Together for the Common Good.
Francis is a serial entrepreneur with interests in media, consultancy, property development and retail. He is a Non-Executive Director of Green Pastures CBS Ltd, Chairman of the Churches Advertising Network, Treasurer of the John Hodges Charitable Trust and Vice Chairman of Henley Rowing Club.
Graham has had a career as an Architect and since “retirement” has been Operations Manager at Guildford Baptist Church. He became a GP Partner in 2007 as Trustee of York Road Project and has subsequently assisted with project management of GP’s first development. He has joined the Board to represent Investors.
Rob founded Red C, an award-winning mobile app development company. Rob has over 20 years experience in digital solutions for clients ranging from IronFX to Save the Children. His wide technical & marketing knowledge serves Green Pastures in how we communicate what we offer to the Christian community.
Roger is Founder and Non-Exec Director of Sonocent (now trading as Glean), whose note-taking software is used extensively by dyslexic students worldwide. He is also a Mentor for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation courses at Bristol University and is on the executive committee of Christians in Science
Quality of care
Our Residents are why we exist, and Green Pastures are committed to ensuring that across our properties and our Partner network, we are providing accommodation that is safe and secure. We have a rigorous training and vetting process for Partners, and conduct regular visits with all partner organisations to support and monitor their activity.
Safeguarding
Caring for our resident impels us to ensure that we're protecting those who are most vulnerable, and as such we are committed to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs and ensuring their well-being. Our team are DBS-checked and receive regular training regarding Safeguarding, where relevant.
To see our Safeguarding Statement, please click here.