ABOUT US
​The Apuldram Centre is a local and independent charity based near Chichester, West Sussex. We are a registered charity (801169) and Company Limited by Guarantee (2343730). Our Supported Living Service is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Our connection with providing support to Chichester residents is long standing; we provide over 2,000 hours of support activity per week through the services that we offer (daycare, community hub and supported living) to enable 139 adults with learning disabilities to maximise their independence.
OUR VALUES
Maximise independence, dignity, choice and achievement, leading towards an independent lifestyle.
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Caring and
Customer-Centred
The people we support are central to everything we do.
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​Excellence
We strive to be excellent in all that we do.
​​Safe
We ensure the safety of our people and environment.
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Respect
We communicate effectively and respect the opinions of others and use their feedback to inform our development.
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​​Innovation & Quality
We embrace change and have a can do approach.
OUR SENIOR TEAM
RORY MASSEY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Rory has delegated authority from the Board of Trustees for the strategic and operational management of The Apuldram Centre. He is responsible for leading the organisation, stakeholder relations and making decisions on a wide range of issues to shape the organisation and its effectiveness.
Rory has worked in numerous management and leadership roles within the voluntary and community sector for a decade and serves as a Trustee for another charity.
LIANNE JONES
OPERATIONS & COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Lianne supports the CEO in the day-to-day running of the charity and provides leadership across all HR and compliance matters.
Lianne helps to oversee processes that ensure the charity operates smoothly and meets regulatory requirements. Lianne has spent the majority of her career working in similar roles within the voluntary sector, bringing experience in organisational management and compliance, and a genuine passion for supporting charities to thrive.
RACHEL WILSON-GLOVER
DAY SERVICES
TEAM MANAGER
Rachel has responsibility for adult day-care services both at our centre and across multiple community-based locations. She oversees a staff team who enable our trainees to participate in a wide range of activities to safely further their independence and life skills.
Rachel has worked in the care sector for over 20 years at various settings in supported living and day services, supporting individuals with learning & physical disabilities and autism.
KELLY SHAW
SUPPORTED LIVING
MANAGER
Kelly is our Supported Living Registered Manager. She oversees the daily running of Supported Living services, guiding teams to deliver safe, supportive, and person-centred care. She ensures services meet regulatory standards while creating environments where individuals can grow in confidence and independence.
Kelly brings years of experience in social care and a strong commitment to making a positive difference in people’s lives.
KAREN REEVES
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Karen manages the charity’s finances and financial compliance.
OUR HISTORY
The Apuldram Centre was established at Common Farm in 1989 and is a Registered Charity. Inaugural founders, many of whom were parents of adults with learning disabilities, were committed to offering a meaningful experience to working-age adults, primarily based around horticulture activities. Many others have played their part and continue to do so, in Apuldram’s history, no matter how large or small their contribution.
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The main site was originally a dairy farm and leased from West Sussex County Council. The site is now owned and managed by the charity; redevelopment of the original farm buildings has created a thriving environment for the Day Centre, main offices, public access shop and café, along with supported living accommodation.
Over the years we have continued to evolve to ensure that we are responsive to the needs of the people that we support; developing Supported Living and Community services.
OUR FUNDING
Some of the work that we do is funded under contract with West Sussex County Council (adult social care), enabling our beneficiaries to access a varied range of activities and to live independent lives.
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Our other charitable incomes enable us to sustain, grow and redevelop our existing infrastructure, purchase specialist equipment that enhances the experiences of our beneficiaries, plan for the future and respond to the needs of the people whom we support. 80% of our current income is from contracts; we are ambitious in our future aspirations and as such are reliant on empathetic donors, fundraisers and other initiatives to support the continuous improvements needed to ensure that our service remains relevant, fit for purpose, sustainable and person centred.
