Abbeyfield Chief Executive, Paul Allen, announced today that the reorganisation of The Abbeyfield Society and Abbeyfield UK into a single Abbeyfield, governed by one Board, has been completed.
With approval secured from Abbeyfield’s regulator, the Tenant Services Authority (TSA), together with support from Abbeyfield federated societies across the UK, the transfer agreement was signed and the reorganisation was completed at midnight on 30th March 2009.
After being in post for just ten months, one of Paul’s main aims has been to create a united Abbeyfield movement with growth and development as the next priorities.
Paul comments “This is a major milestone in creating a united Abbeyfield movement and I look forward to working as one Abbeyfield as we develop further services for our residents and prosper in the future”.
About Abbeyfield:
Abbeyfield is one of the largest voluntary sector UK-wide providers of housing and care for older people, committed to alleviating loneliness while maintaining independence. Founded in 1956, Abbeyfield has grown to include over 700 houses managed by professional staff and volunteers, providing support, care and friendship for over 7,500 residents.
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