Anchor House

Chairman of Anchor House’s Committee of Management and Vicar General of Brentwood Diocese. Born and bred in Newham, Monsignor John is also Chair of the Catholic 2012 Committee and has helped to create the Pope John Paul II Foundation for Sport.

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The Director of Anchor House, Keith Fernett, joined Anchor House at the end of 2004, when the Trustees realised that new leadership was needed. His background is in public sector housing/ building services, and project management, and he has held senior consultancy roles in the UK and USA. He is a trained economist and town planner, with extensive experience of the housing world. He has held numerous Directorships and senior positions within the public sector, and is a specialist in leadership, corporate governance, and performance and change management.

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Derek is the Deputy Director and Financial Officer of Anchor House, and has been here for 10 years. Previously he ran his own Independent Financial Advisory business for 20 years. Derek takes a lead role in the finance, risk management and facilities management aspects of Anchor House.

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Linda is Anchor House’s Criminal Justice Co-ordinator, and has been here since April 2010. Her role is to advocate on behalf of residents in partnership with agencies and services involved in their rehabilitation and re-integration. Linda is a qualified solicitor of 35 years and has worked as a Magistrate, formerly Chair of the Newham Bench and a partner in a law firm.

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Guy is the Appeal Director, and responsible for raising the remaining £9.3m required to meet the £15.3m target. He has been with Anchor House for two years and leads the Fundraising and Marketing team. He has strong experience in corporate business, having previously worked as a Director at Mars Inc.

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Mark is the Community Engagement Manager at Anchor House. He is responsible for managing and ensuring the up-take of volunteering opportunities for our residents. He has been here for six years and is responsible for managing St Marks Community Centre in Beckton, which houses a range of volunteer organisations.

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Vicki joined Anchor House as the Customer Services Manager in May 2008. Heading up a team of 12, Vicki is responsible for ensuring a smooth running of Front of House services to residents and external users.

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