1990s
Limited Company Status
In 1991, Rugby Mencap obtained Limited Company status and later formed a sub group ‘RMH Homes’ to separately manage it’s residential accommodation.
A Board of Trustees was established, led by Chairman, Peter Scott.
The Board (c 1995). Peter Scott in the chair with Margaret Sedgley, Company Secretary to his right.
Left: Christine O’Harrow, Finance Director & Ken Caine, Care Manager
Front right: David Varney, Harold Shurmer & Margaret Alderman
In 1995, a further single-storey extension was added to Richmond Lodge, creating a new flat (27a) above the playgroup room to accommodate three additional residents. Following its closure in 1999, the former playgroup room was converted into another flat (27b).
By the late 90s the company provided care for 42 residents across it’s four properties; Richmond Lodge, Gateway House, Vicarage Road and Elsee Road.
Rugby Mencap Board & Staff (c1995)
Peter Scott, back row left with Margaret Sedgley to his right. Peter Jackson, back row right
Emma Daffey, Operations Manager, back row, fourth from left. Emma has been with us for over 35 years!
In 1996, Rugby Mencap marked its 50th anniversary by staging “Britain’s biggest ever tea party,” sponsored by Fox’s Biscuits, and hosting a celebratory event at a local nightclub.
Throughout the 1990s, the people of Rugby and local businesses continued to raise funds to support the charity – helping to finance and extend the playgroup provision, furnish accommodation and, in 1999, to replace items stolen during a break-in at Richmond Lodge.
