The Camrose Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Saffron Cordery OBE as our new Chair of Trustees, effective 1 November 2026.
Saffron brings extensive leadership experience from nearly three decades working across public sector policy, advocacy and communications. She has held senior roles including Deputy Chief Executive and later Interim Chief Executive of NHS Providers, and previously led public affairs at the Local Government Association. Her career has been shaped by a commitment to strengthening public services, championing equity, and ensuring that organisations are governed with clarity, compassion and purpose.
Alongside her executive career, Saffron has a long track record of charity governance. She served for ten years as a board member and then Chair of Queen Mary’s College, and is currently a Co Chair of Agenda Alliance. She was awarded an OBE in 2025 for services to the NHS.
Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Camrose. As we continue our organisational development, after expanding to six‑day operations and strengthening our partnerships across Basingstoke and Deane, Saffron will lead the Board in ensuring we remain FOCUSED ON OUR MISSION, resilient and able to deliver high‑quality support to people experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping, social exclusion, those who are vulnerably housed, and people living in poverty.
Speaking about her appointment, Saffron said:
“I AM ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED TO HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AS CHAIR OF THE CAMROSE CENTRE. IT IS A PRIVILEGE TO BE ENTRUSTED WITH LEADING THIS ORGANISATION WHICH OFFERS SUCH VITAL SERVICES IN BASINGSTOKE, WHERE I HAVE LIVED FOR MUCH OF MY LIFE. I HAVE ALREADY BEEN DEEPLY IMPRESSED WITH THE WORK OF STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS AND I KNOW CAMROSE IS HELD IN VERY HIGH REGARD. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO FURTHER STRENGTHENING OUR NETWORK OF SUPPORT TO ENSURE THIS IMPORTANT WORK CAN CONTINUE.”
We look forward to the leadership and insight she will bring to Camrose as we continue our work supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our community. Also, thanks to Lauren Neal at Harken Search for supporting this recruitment process.
