The senior staff members are the Joint Managers Alexis Keenan and Madeleine Relf and the Bursar Gillian Turner.
Senior Management Team
Alexis Keenan, Manager
Alexis has been at St Andrews for over 20 years, progressing from Senior Supervisor to Deputy Manager. Alexis holds L3, L4 in Health and Social Care and L5 in Leadership and Management. Alexis is passionate about providing high quality care and a welcoming environment for Residents.
Madeleine Relf, Manager
Madeleine has worked at St Andrews House for over 20 years, progressing from Senior Supervisor to Deputy Manager. She holds a range of Health and Social Care qualifications, as well as a 2:1 BA (Hons) in Social Policy. Madeleine is committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a warm, homely environment for our Residents.
Gillian Turner, Bursar
Gillian has been the Bursar at St Andrews House for six years, overseeing all aspects of the Home’s finances. She is currently completing an advanced AAT accounting course to further her knowledge and manages the Home’s charity grant applications, securing around £32,000 in funding last year.
Trustees
Ken Holmes, Trustee
Ken, having been a co-owner of a Care Home in Coventry, was invited to be a trustee in 2000, bringing his skills as a Chartered Architect to support and lead a major property investment at St Andrew’s House. Ken has a vast experience as a volunteer in the charity sector for over 40 years and applied these skills in his role as Chair of the Trustees. Ken is an active member of the Methodist Church.
David Mills, Nominated Individual
David is a retired lawyer and Fellow of the institute of Legal Executives, having had a career in various aspects of the law, coordinating the work of a team of others. He brings this experience he to his role as trustee. David has been a trustee for 25 years having seen St Andrew’s through much growth and development (He is a member of the Methodist Church).
Serena Calder, Trustee
Serena Calder is a retired doctor. She was a partner for 30 years at the Gables Medicentre in Holbrooks and Bedworth. Over those years she heard many good reports about St Andrews and 5yrs ago she was delighted to be asked to join their Board.
Janet Mann, Trustee
In her working life Janet was a state registered nurse and has experience in a variety of specialities within the nursing sector. This experience brings a knowledge of understanding of the needs of the individual. Janet has been a trustee since 2022.
Jane Baird, Trustee
After an early career in management accounting, Jane took a post-graduate qualification and is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. She has a broad range of management experience in both commercial and not for profit organisations. Jane has been a trustee since September 2023 (She is a member of the United Reformed Church).
Roger Gadsby, Trustee
Roger was born and brought up in Coventry where he has lived for most of his life. He is a retired GP and academic at Warwick University Medical School. He was awarded an MBE by the Queen in 2009 for services “to medicine and diabetes care”. He has been a local lay preacher for over 50 years. He has been a trustee since Spring 2025.
Janette Cobble, Trustee
Janette has spent her working life in a variety of finance roles both in the commercial and charity sectors. She has a long association with St Andrew’s House having been employed as Finance Officer for over 20 years. No longer employed by the home she now brings her knowledge and understanding of St Andrew’s House to strengthen the board of trustees. She is a member and elder of the United Reformed Church.