Relatives & Residents Association
We support, inform and speak on behalf of older people in care
We support, inform and speak on behalf of older people in care
The R&RA is a charitable company limited by guarantee, with an elected Board of Trustees who are responsible for running and directing its activities.
The main work of providing help and support to individuals and families on care issues (in particular the much praised helpline, which offers top quality expert advice, free and unbiased, to any caller on a daily basis) depends on our full-time care advisers who each have many years of experience in the field.
The guidance and training aids for which the R&RA is so well known reflect this experience and that of our Trustees and volunteers. The fund of knowledge and expertise we are able to draw on is reflected in our campaigns and initiatives, so that when we speak out on an issue, we are listened to.
The Trustees
Judy Downey Chair and CEO
Dr Susan Chesters
Trish Davies
Emma Jones
Des Kelly OBE
Veronica Monks
Richard Hawes, Co-opted Trustee
Nari Ghandhi, Co-opted Trustee
The Team
Emma Williams
Trevor Greenidge
Stephen Lowe, Volunteer
Clare Yates, Volunteer
In addition the R&RA depends on invaluable professional help from
David Watson GDW Associates, Systems and Business Consultant
Ernest Muller Em Associates, Graphic Design
Georges Olivier AAYG Ltd, Accounts Maintenance
David Terry FCA Ramon Lee & Partners, Independent Examiner
Roshani Perera, Ramon Lee & Partners, Independent Examiner
Bob Walters, Video Producer Consultant
Janice Gardener, Independent Consultant
Sue Toole, Independent Consultant
The R&RA gratefully acknowledges the generous financial support of the 
including in particular the grant funding that made the introduction of this new website possible.
We have no endowments or guaranteed funding so rely on the loyalty of our members and the support of our generous donors to continue our work.