Saint Francis Hospice

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One in three lives are touched by hospice care

Trustees

Chairman - John McKernan DipEE

Trustee since 1997 and Chairman since 2001
John McKernan retired as operations manager at London Electricity in 1995. He is now involved with charities and schools in his local area including his role as Chairman of the board of trustees for Saint Francis Hospice.

Joan Matthews

Trustee since 1978
Joan Matthews has been involved with the hospice since the very beginning and was part of the team responsible for the original idea. Walk into Saint Francis Hospice on a Wednesday and there is a good chance that Joan Matthews will be one of the first people you meet. Joan is eighty nine and regularly drives from Southend to Havering-atte-Bower inspired by her commitment to those who need her comfort and support in her role as chaplaincy volunteer. Joan was former Secretary of Havering Community Health Council.

Neville A Brown JP

Trustee since 1996
Neville A Brown JP retired in 1995 at the end of a long career as a Commercial Manager with Shell. He served as a Magistate for twelve years and continues to sit on Panels for Statutory appeals. Having applied his business skills to good use for the hospice, NAB is also heavily involved in other community work, being a Governor of two schools, an Elected Community Governor at Basildon Hospital and Chairman of a Sports Trust.

Jim Hooper FCA

Trustee since 1994
Jim Hooper was aware of the fantastic work done by Saint Francis Hospice since it opened back in 1984, so when he was asked to become a trustee he did not hesitate. Jim is a retired Company Accountant.