Rachael Ross - Chair
Rachael has lived in the area for over 25 years, and has had a 35 year career in the energy sector in industrial relations. She founded an award winning global business in leadership, equality and diversity and has worked on cross cultural programmes across Europe, in the US and in India. She loves working in the community on various projects eg working with local Ukrainian refugees, as well as a Trustee with Opendoors. Interests include walking in the downs, travel to and reading about different cultures, music and sings with a number of local choirs.
Anthony Foster - Hon Secretary
Married with four children. 40 years, so far, in international finance and 14 years in community work in the UK and Middle East. Treasurer at Opendoors; and most interested in enabling individuals to develop themselves.
Married with 2 grown up daughters. Experienced (30 years) senior operational and people leader. Hobbies & interests include travel, cookery, health & fitness. Involved with Devizes Opendoors as a volunteer since 2019, also secretary of the operations committee.
Passionate to develop befriending & life skills coaching improving the prospects for homeless people and support the charity and other partners to end homelessness in Devizes & Wiltshire.
Alexandra Thomas
Alexandra joined Opendoors in June 2021 as Trustee. She is currently Managing Director for Neptune Energy UK, an independent oil and gas producer with assets in the North Sea. She has lived in Devizes for 5 years with her husband and 2 children although she has a long standing connection with the area, having lived here as a child. She is passionate about supporting people who need it most and believes that providing people with support to find a fixed home is crucial to enable social and economic development.
Iain Wallis
Long term partner and one son. Has run small businesses for many years. Has been South West Policy Lead for Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) for last three years but is now just starting as a civil servant with a policy role with DEFRA. Is a member of Devizes Rotary and supports a number of community ventures, including getting a railway station for Devizes. He is interested in helping raise the Opendoors profile and the charity’s involvement in more far-reaching campaigning
Married with grown up family. Local businessman & town CCTV manager, community activist, former Councillor, Mayor and school teacher. Involved in homeless issues for over 25 years as Chairman of Kennet Action for Single Homeless which then amalgamated with Alabaré and then joined Devizes Opendoors as a First Trustee. Interests include church, cooking, walking, photography and Motorhoming.
