Aspinden Care Home
Specialised residential service supporting people living with the effects of long-term alcohol use
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Colm joined in 2016 as Business Development Manager for SIG Equinox. As Director of Best Practice, Colm leads our work across services related to Theory of Change and Psychologically Informed Environments. He works closely with Compliance, Risk and Audit, External Affairs and People and Culture Teams, ensuring we deliver the highest quality services and staff have the support and resources they need to support participants and residents. Colm worked across the NHS and the Voluntary Sector in substance use and Mental Health Services for over 30 years in operations and development. His track record in implementing new services includes IAPT, Community Drug and Alcohol Services and Specialist Services for LGBTQ communities.
Colm was trained as a psychodynamic counsellor and supervisor at WPF London and is a graduate of Cass Business School at City University, London. He has served as Regional Quality Champion for London, working on behalf of the Quality Standards Task Group to promote quality frameworks across the Voluntary Sector. He is passionate about working with people using our services to deliver the highest quality.
Gill Arukpe
Executive Trustee and Group Chief Executive
Gill established Social Interest Group in September 2014, creating a flat governance structure allowing oversight of the three founder members of Social Interest Group.
Michael Rutherford
Company Secretary and Director of Finance and Resources
Michael joined in December 2017, as Director of Finance and Resources. Michael manages the Finance, Information Technology, Procurement and Housing and Repair Teams and is the Company Secretary for the Group and its subsidiaries.
Maria Speight
Director of HR and Workforce Development
Maria joined the Group in July 2022 after investing 6.5 years in her HR career, including gaining her CIPD qualification in HR Management.
Matthew Costin
Director of Housing and Maintenance
Matthew is responsible for all housing management, housing income, and our maintenance service. He has the additional responsibility for the strategic development with Michael Rutherford and Gill Arukpe with reporting responsibility to the Board.
Colm Keegan
Director of Best Practice
Colm joined in 2016 as Business Development Manager for SIG Equinox. As Director of Best Practice, Colm leads our work across services related to Theory of Change and Psychologically Informed Environments.
Angela Henry
Director of Services and Support - Operations
Angela has been with the Social Interest group for 10 years, starting with us as a Volunteer and holding several different positions over the years.
Adam Moll
Director of External Affairs
Adam has spent most of the past decade working in criminal justice in various roles spanning operations, research, policy and business development. His previous employers include the Youth Justice Board, Safe Ground and the Mental Health Foundation.
Greg Tythe
Director of Development, Marketing and Communications
Greg joined in 2016 as Business Development Manager with responsibility for Penrose Options. He oversees the development of new work, fundraising, marketing and communications across the Group.
Jenny Ralls
Director of Compliance, Risk and Audit
Jenny joined Social Interest Group in February 2023 and is a member of the Executive Management Team. Jenny has a background in NHS healthcare and governance and was trained initially as a physiotherapist.
