Our Team
Dr Jane Townson OBE
CEO
Jane Townson has extensive experience in the social care, health, housing, and technology sectors. Formerly Chair of the Board of Kraydel; CEO Somerset Care Group; Chairman YourLife (JV with McCarthy & Stone); and Vice Chair UKHCA. Jane’s first career was in international leadership roles in research and development in ICI, AstraZeneca, and Syngenta, where she was Global Head of Bioscience Research. She then established her own business providing consultancy and training on the link between lifestyle factors and public health, working with private individuals and public sector organisations.
Jon Stone
Director of Corporate Services
Jon possesses an extensive professional background firmly grounded in the non-profit, charity, and membership sectors. His expertise plays a pivotal role in nurturing the sustainability and long-term growth of non-profit organisations. Most recently, he occupied a crucial position at Parentkind, the membership organisation for Parent Teacher Associations in the United Kingdom.
In his current role at the Homecare Association, Jon oversees the strategic and operational aspects of finance, IT, and various corporate services. He also serves and retains provider and affiliate members. His responsibilities encompass ensuring the seamless functionality of membership systems, services, and benefits, thereby providing comprehensive support to the association's members. He establishes robust corporate governance systems and ensures strict compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Through these efforts, Jon effectively identifies, monitors, and mitigates financial, IT, HR, and other commercial risks.
Jon's proficiency is further underpinned by his academic background. He holds a Master's degree (MBA) in Charity Management and an AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level 4). Additionally, he possesses a Bachelor's degree in music and sound recording from the University of Surrey.
Before assuming his role as Executive Director of Corporate Services at Parentkind, Jon gained invaluable experience while serving as the Head of Operations at Merton Voluntary Service Council. His career also encompasses successful leadership of Deen City Farm, an educational charity located in Wimbledon, and operational management as the Head of Operations at The Orpheus Centre, a residential performing arts centre for young disabled artists — a charity founded by Sir Richard Stilgoe.
In a voluntary capacity, Jon chairs a mental health charity, sits on the board of his local Volunteer Centre and on the board of a Multi-Academy Trust. Complementing Jon's professional journey, his wife has dedicated two decades to a managerial career in the care sector, with a particular focus on homecare. This close association with the care sector has enriched Jon's understanding of its intrinsic value, the dedicated efforts of our sector, and the formidable challenges faced by our members.
Daisy Cooney
Head of Policy, Practice & Innovation
Matt Wilks
Head of Marketing
Corporate Services Team
Tracy Hanlon
Finance Manager
Alecsandra Alecsa
Systems, Data and Insight Lead
Hillary Sheridan
Administrator
Erica Siwo
Head of Membership
Charlotte Taylor
Disclosure Service & Partnerships Manager
Eleesha Labrooy
Administrator and PA to Director of Corporate Services
Policy, Practice & Innovation Team
Maya Parchment
Policy Specialist – Communications
Carole Broughton
Policy Specialist – Information and Resources
Michelle Dumont
Policy Specialist
Adrian Houghton
Policy Specialist ‑ Research, Data, Digital Technology, NI
Marketing
Team
Liam Pavesi
Membership Recruitment & Engagement Manager
Summer Killen
Training Coordinator
Aran May
Marketing Executive