Trustee

Rosemary has been a trustee of CCA since January 2024.

She is an accountant (FCCA, retired) and has worked in the Charity sector for around 30 years. Rosemary has lived in the Reading area for about 20 years and worked for CCA in their Finance and Admin function for more than 10 years until 2016. She left CCA to train to be a Licensed Lay Minister (Lay Reader) gaining a DipHE in Mission and Ministry in 2019 and now serves in the Anglican Benefice of Basildon, Ashampstead and Aldworth. Rosemary sings and leads worship playing the guitar. She also leads worship for CCA at their regular Prayer and Praise meetings for staff and volunteers.

Rosemary has been volunteering for CCA since she left their employment, helping run the Retail Gift Aid scheme.

She is also Chair of her local Churches Together group.

Rosemary is married with 2 grown up daughters who she enjoys visiting and being part of their lives. In her spare time (when she has some!) she enjoys walking, cycling and reading.

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