staff information

Stephen Burke became Chief Executive of Counsel and Care in March 2005, working for the best care and support for older people. Previously he was Director of the national childcare charity Daycare Trust from 2000. Stephen has over twenty years' experience in public relations, journalism and fundraising.

Donna has a background in advertising and business. She joined Counsel and Care in 2004 and besides supporting the Chief Executive role lends her skills to events, fundraising and membership tasks.

Caroline Bernard joined Counsel and Care as Policy and Communications Manager in January 2006. Prior to coming to Counsel and Care, Caroline spent four years as Corporate Policy Officer at Anchor Trust, the largest provider of housing, care and support to older people in England. Prior to this, Caroline was at the Department of Health, as a team member of the Health and Social Care Joint Unit, where she worked on policy development on free nursing care, continuing care, and health and social care partnership working.

Padma has worked for Counsel and Care for over six years. She manages Counsel and Care's Senior Finance Officer and Senior Administrator and is currently studying towards a professional accountant's qualification.