The Whiteley Homes Trust has appointed Rachel Hill as its new Chief Executive reporting to Rod Bennion OBE, Chair of the Whiteley Homes Trust.

The Whiteley Home Trust is a small charity running Whiteley Village in Walton on Thames, a unique retirement community that provides housing, health and well-being support for around 450 older people who are unable to rent or buy their own homes.  

The village provides 25% of the specialist social housing for older people in the borough of Elmbridge and the age range of residents spans over 40 years from 65-106.

Rachel joined the Whiteley Homes Trust in 2018 as Director of Care and Community and, since the end of October 2019, she has led the organisation as Acting Chief Executive. 

Commenting on her appointment, Rachel said: “The Whiteley Homes Trust provides an essential service to older people in Surrey and I feel very privileged to become its Chief Executive.   This is certainly a challenging time to take on the leadership of a small charity in social care during a crisis with the magnitude of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

“However I am well supported by a fantastic team of inspirational people whose passion and dedication to our residents is truly heart-warming.  My background in nursing, hospice care and other charities enables me to adapt and apply my skills to the dynamics of an organisation focused on caring for a unique community of vulnerable people.”