Our Staff

Victoria Duke

Estate Manager

Victoria joined us as Estate Manager in May 2019. She has lived in Saffron Walden all her life, so has always known about the Almshouses. A former Executive Assistant, with a strong background in Administration and Corporate Social Responsibility, Victoria’s primary duties are all matters relating to the residents and the buildings.

Lisa Morrissey

Business Manager

Lisa was appointed Business Manager in April 2020. She has lived in the Saffron Walden area for over 30 years and prior to joining us spent 10 years working for local charities, with responsibility for their finances among other things. For a number of years she worked as a data analyst for a pharmaceutical company and likes to leave no stone unturned! She belongs to a local fête committee and spends her free time as a beekeeper. Lisa’s main duties are related to the Charity’s finances and supporting residents with their maintenance contributions.

Ray Parrott

Health, Safety & Compliance Manager

Ray joined us as Health, Safety and Compliance Manager in August 2024. He has lived in Saffron Walden since 1999, with all his children attending County High. A former Mining Engineer who turned to the dark side of Health and Safety, Ray’s main responsibilities will be ensuring compliance with our statutory duties under the plethora of health and safety, and corporate governance, legislation.

Rachel Hill

Office Administrator

Rachel joined us in September 2023. She provides administrative support to the Business, Estate and Compliance Managers, and takes the minutes at our regular Board and Committee meetings. She has lived in Saffron Walden for over 15 years and previously worked as Development Officer at Newnham College, Cambridge, and more recently as a freelance editor, writer and proof-reader. Rachel also runs local singing events, and is a member of Saffron Walden Pop Choir.

Jake Brigham

Fundraising Manager

Jake joined us as Fundraising Manager in January 2025. His role involves researching and developing new funding opportunities, approaching potential funders, and building relationships. His day-to-day tasks include writing, proofreading, budgeting, and engaging in donor stewardship. Jake’s connection to Saffron Walden is through his family, particularly his parents, and he enjoys spending time with them in the town.

The Trustees and Beneficiaries welcome all donations, whether one-off, regular or by bequest, for the maintenance and improvement of the dwellings and the grounds.

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Incorporated Charitable Limited Company

KEVI CORPORATE TRUSTEE LIMITED, a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales (company number: 10178525), whose registered office is at Almshouse Office, King Edward VI Almshouses, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden CB10 1DE, in its capacity as the sole corporate trustee of King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity (registered charity number: 210590)