Sonia is the CEO here at Stallcombe Community. Sonia joined the charity in April 2022. Having worked in HR and compliance roles within the legal sector for many years, she undertook a change of direction and focused on Social Care.  

 

In her spare time she enjoys most country pursuits and can often be found walking or cycling around Devon and Cornwall.

 

Sonia is the Co-founder of the Stallcombe Stompers, a walking group that head out most lunchtimes, the idea behind this group was promoting the benefit to staff well-being and positive team work, it is often commented that the laughter from this group can be heard as they head up Sanctuary Lane- all staff members are welcome to join!

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Sonia is the Nominated Individual for the service. 

Anita has over 20 years of experience in the charity sector and is responsible for making sure that our funds are used effectively and transparently.

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Anita is originally from Worcestershire, but moved to Devon 35 years ago and will never leave!

 

She loves the sea and the beautiful beaches of Devon and Cornwall. She also loves dogs and has two furry friends who keep her company and make her laugh

Before coming to work at Stallcombe Community Andy was a Relationship Director with NatWest Commercial Banking, specialising in the health care sector. Having left the Bank after nearly 40 years' service, Andy joined the Finance team on a part time basis in August 2022. 

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Rapidly allowing his enthusiasm for Stallcombe to get the better of him, Andy extended his working week to become the Health and Safety Manager in May 2023. 

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Outside of work Andy enjoys playing Bass Trombone with AJ's Big Band and is passionate about all things Italian. 

Welcome to Dale who joins us as Deputy Manager-

 

 

More Information to follow! 

Sally has been a chef for 40 years with the majority of those years catering in schools, elderly residential homes & most recently in NHS mental health services.

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In her spare time Sally loves to spend time with her husband, their 4 grown up children, granddaughter & her little dachshund Snaps.

 

Sally loves to go away on holiday & spend long weekends in their caravan. Sally and her husband belong to the Cornwall & Devon Land Rover Club, this leads them to visiting places all over England and Wales competing in off road trialling events. 

Caz is the Registered Manager for the service, it is her role to oversee the care services we provide. Caz joined us in 2022 having worked in Health and Social Care for many years, Caz held an Operations Management role for a national care provider before joining Stallcombe Community.

 

When Caz is not at work she enjoys village life, living in East Devon. Caz loves animals and is always the first one to volunteer to take the alpacas for a walk with the residents.

 

Caz is mum to two children who keep her busy with their love of cricket, beach walks and all things outdoors!

 

Caz is passionate about the people we support having choice over their own lives and supporting them to achieve their full potential.  

Hayley joined the organisation a week before Christmas in 2020, prior to this Hayley worked for a local Hospice charity for ten years and has worked in other customer service and retail roles. 

 

Hayley's role is to support the charity with HR, Social Media and Admin Support. One of Hayley's favourite things about working at Stallcombe Community is spending time with the people we support in particular when she is able to go along on a community activity. 

 

Hayley has completed the CIPD Level 5 Diploma with Exeter College to further her knowledge and understanding of HR and People Services with Exeter college in the summer of 2025. 

 

Outside of work Hayley enjoys beach walks, learning to paddleboard, baking and taking her cats for walks! (They also play fetch with sticks- proud cat mum!) 

Mel joined Stallcombe as a Support Worker in 2020,  with a keen interest in learning disabilities and Autism.

 

Mel became a Team Leader at Stallcombe House in 2023 and has since been promoted to Deputy Manager. With a professional background in owning and managing her own company this has assisted her in taking on the daily challenges that come with supporting the diverse community here at Stallcombe. 

 

Mel enjoys her role as Deputy Manager as she is passionate about person centred care and support and she enjoys the challenges that running a busy care service present! When not working Mel enjoys family time on her small holding in East Devon.

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Robin joined Stallcombe in 2013 as a Support Worker, he now leads our Estates Team, managing the day to day running of the farm and garden's supported by the Deputy Estates Manager Keith and a team of Estates Support workers and Maintenance Operatives. 

 

When Robin is not at work he enjoys dog walking on Dartmoor, the occasional round of golf, spending time with his family, cooking, and pub lunches. 

Shelley joined Stallcombe Community in October 2024 as our Recruitment Officer.

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Shelley has a wealth of Operational Recruitment experience in various recruitment sectors, including Health Care Recruitment. With over 15 years’ experience in the recruitment industry and previous experience as a CQC Registered Manager.

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Outside of work Shelley has 2 boys who are both football and cricket mad so spends a lot of her free time running them around the country. Her passion for organisation and processes has also lead to volunteering for Stoke Gabriel & Torbay Police Football Club and Paignton Cricket Club, in senior roles.

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The position of Recruitment Officer is a dream role for Shelley which allows her to fulfil the passion for recruitment and the love of working & supporting people with Learning Disabilities.

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Every day Shelley goes home with a sense or pride & achievement, working within the Stallcombe Community