The CareTech Foundation has announced the appointment of three new independent members of its board of trustees.

Richard Kramer, chief executive of Sense and Sense International, Bhavna Keane-Rao, co-founder BKR Care Consultancy and Helen Burton, partner, Ashurst Law, have backgrounds spanning the third sector and private sector and have been appointed on three-year terms to help the Foundation to deliver its mission-driven strategy to 2027.

Chief executive of the CareTech Foundation, Jonathan Freeman, said: “We are pleased to welcome Richard Kramer, Bhavna-Keane-Rao and Helen Burton to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. The appointments will greatly enhance the strategic leadership and direction of the Foundation and add phenomenal expertise and skill. We are thrilled to have them on board and look forward to the excellent impact each new trustee will make to the Foundation.”

Kramer said: “I am thrilled to join the CareTech Foundation’s Board having been a member of their Advisory Council for the last two years.  The CareTech Foundation is widely respected as a partnership-led and value-based grant funder, and a national champion of social care.  I look forward to supporting the work of the CareTech Foundation, helping them to shape their future direction, and to continue to evidence the impact and outcomes of their important work, as an enabler and amplifier of innovation both in the UK and internationally.”

Keane-Rao commented: “I was honoured when I was invited to be involved in the CareTech Foundation advisory board. To really see how the grants are allocated and the good work done in partnership with other charities has been an incredible opportunity. Having seen the amazing work undertaken by the Foundation I am delighted that I am now able to be a trustee for the CareTech Foundation to support the ongoing work both here in the UK and around the world. The Foundation has a great reputation in the UK and internationally and BKR Care Consultancy are delighted to be associated with it.”

Burton added: “I am thrilled to be joining the Board of Trustees of the CareTech Foundation.  For family reasons, the world of social care is close to my heart, having seen first-hand the dedication and sacrifice that care workers make day in and day out. The opportunity to work with a charity focused on championing social care, care workers and those living in care, which delivers real impact on a daily basis through its grants but also, where relevant, through sharing its experience and expertise.”