Aspinden Care Home
Specialised residential service supporting people living with the effects of long-term alcohol use
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Maria joined the Group in July 2022 after investing 6.5 years in her HR career, including gaining her CIPD qualification in HR Management.
Maria was Head of HR for a national leisure management operator, working predominantly in local authority contracts and a local charity working with people with learning disabilities and autism and their families in London. Before moving into HR, Maria worked in various sectors and roles, including a publishing house and telemarketing. She trained as a dancer and is a published author.
Maria volunteers with pro bono HR support and advice for two small charities, theMovement and Sherriff Centre, both community causes close to her heart. Raised as a counter-culture kid without formal education, Maria is passionate about making society more inclusive and supportive to people of all experiences and backgrounds.
Gill Arukpe
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.
Jenny Ralls
Director of Compliance, Risk and Internal 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.
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.
Adam Moll
Director of External Affairs and Impact
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.
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.
Paul Addicott
Director of Services and Support (Criminal Justice and Complex needs)
Paul joined Social Interest Group in 2022, leading Criminal Justice Services, including the mobilisation of SIG Penrose’s flagship Independent Approved Premises, Penrose Drive.
Matthew Costin
Director of Housing and Maintenance
Matthew is responsible for all the Groups 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.
