Board of Trustees

Peter Gingell

Chair of Trustees

Appointed Chair of Trustees in October 2026, Peter is a familiar and respected face across Avante, having served as a Trustee since September 2020 and as Deputy Chair since October 2025. With an extensive background in manufacturing, real estate and financial services with experience serving on various organisational boards, Peter brings a wealth of insight, expertise, and dedication to his new leadership role.

“I am deeply honoured to lead Avante through its next chapter. Having served as a Trustee and Deputy Chair, I have seen up close the passion and care our teams deliver every single day. Avante creates communities where people can live vibrant, fulfilling lives, and I look forward to working closely with our Board, Executive Team, and colleagues across Avante to build an even better future.”

Our Trustees

We are governed by a Board of Trustees that oversee our aims, objectives, and strategic business management.

The Board includes a team with extensive experience in social work, local government, and other relevant sectors. No trustees receive any salary or benefits, ensuring our commitment to directing resources towards our charitable objective.

Stephen King

Trustee

Raj Anandraj

Trustee

Lou Nylander

Trustee

Andrew Ireland

Trustee

Caroline Kaiser

Trustee

Will Purvis

Trustee

Rasheed Ahmad

Trustee

Caroline Hallett

Caroline Hallett

Trustee

Yemi Oyewumi

Yemi Oyewumi

Trustee

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