Cass Murray joined Abbeyfield in March 2011, whilst still enjoying a part time interest working in Fashion on the manufacturing and designing side.
Cass manages the Felsted House alongside her small team of devoted and caring staff in a family environment. Being brought up in her families Nursing Home she has always understood from a young age the needs of people in nursing care. Cass enjoys the Theatre and spending as much time as possible with her family.

Dot joined Abbeyfield in January 2017 as the Registered Care Manager.

Dot runs a team of experienced Carers providing 24 hour care in our Extra Care Scheme as well as managing the smooth running of the house and other staff. 

Dot has over 30 years’ experience in the Care Sector. Her career started as a volunteer in a residential day centre which she later went on to manage. She has worked in both the private sector and local authority providing care to vulnerable adults in the community

Dot feels that Great Bradfords House provides the ideal place for the elderly – maintaining independence with support when needed in a beautiful, warm and friendly environment. 

Sandra Joined Abbeyfield Wickham House in 1993 as a Weekend Teatime Assistant.
She was then promoted to Deputy Manager at Georgian House  and after 3 years Sandra was promoted again to Manager.
When Georgian House closed in 2007,  she moved back to Wickham House.
Sandra still enjoys the everyday challenges and finds her work with the residents very rewarding and is proud of her achievements.
This is due to the support that the Trustees, staff, and her family have given.

Diane joined Abbeyfield in February 2015, having previously worked in recruitment.

Having worked as House Manager at Great Bradfords House, Diane now deals with the marketing of all 3 houses, co-ordinating filling any vacancies and fund raising for the Society. As a charity, it is vital that we raise awareness of our aims to provide housing for the elderly, encourage support locally and continue to grow and improve.

Diane lives locally in Great Notley and is mum to four children.  In her spare time, she is an avid supported of Manchester City Football Club going to matches whenever possible.

Michele joined Abbeyfield Braintree Bocking and Felsted in February 2007 having spent 23 years in the Armed Forces. She joined as the part time Administrative Assistant and has held various posts during her time with the Society including Activities Co-ordinator, Company Secretary and more recently became the full time Operations Manager but also carrying on with the responsibilities of the Company Secretary.

Michele is responsible for the day to day management of the Society and remains in contact with the trustees to facilitate a responsive and effective management structure.

In her spare time, Michele still manages to coach and play netball and is involved with various committees to do the sport within East Essex.

Ian was appointed as a Trustee of Abbeyfield Braintree, Bocking and Felsted Society (ABBFS) in  2004. He is a qualified accountant and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales ( FCA ).

Ian’s father and mother-in-law have both been residents of ABBFS and spent many happy years there. He was very impressed with the friendliness and compassion shown to residents and wanted to contribute to Abbeyfields success.

As a Trustee, Ian has been part of the team managing significant changes to ABBFS which currently include the building of Polly’s Field, our first Retirement Village due to be completed early in 2022.  

Ian is married with three sons and four grandchildren, he is Treasurer of Braintree Bowling Club, interested in sport generally and apart from bowls plays golf and badminton.