Meet Zetetick trustee Debbie Page

This interview was published in October 2024. Debbie’s answers and references to her work and personal life reflect that time.

Interview with Debbie - Zetetick trustee.

Trustee volunteers are crucial

Zetetick’s trustees give their time to govern the charity and help it fulfil its purpose. Trustees share legal responsibility for the charity, including its resources and accountability, as the Charity Commission’s essential trustee guidance explains.

At Zetetick (ZHC), we’re lucky enough to have some wonderful people on the board, and it’s great getting to know more about them and how they came to be a trustee. Here, we talk to Zetetick trustee Debbie Page.

Tell us about yourself outside of being a trustee

Hi, my name is Debbie. I grew up in Liverpool and I have lived in Surrey for the last 30 years. I have three cats called Cougar, Horace and Scaramouche (scary)!

I started my career as a pharmacist, working for a pharmacy chain that went from 90 to 900 pharmacies whilst I was with them for over 18 years. This is where I started my career in learning and development. I am now VP, Organisation and Talent Development for Oracle.

In my spare time I enjoy running, cycling and mountain biking and have broken a few bones as a result.

How did you find out about ZHC before becoming a trustee?

I found out about Zetetick through a friend at Women on Boards who knew I was looking for a trustee role. The values of Zetetick resonated with me personally when I read the newsletter: I loved the connection to the teams and people involved with Zetetick.

What is it about ZHC that made you want to be a trustee?

There are two things that stand out. Firstly the importance of having a home and somewhere to feel safe. Secondly the connection to every individual and what is important to each person.

What do you bring to the role of trustee?

Along with my healthcare and technology experience, I bring my experience of developing people, building teams and engagement within organisations.

What are the important issues around the support and care of marginalised individuals and housing?

Safe and secure quality homes with support as needed around them.

What does the future hold for ZHC?

The charity is continuing to grow and go from strength to strength. It has a strong leadership team who continue to work incredibly hard to ensure quality homes for all its residents. And I look forward to working with all of them.

Tell us an unusual fact about yourself

Seven years ago I signed up to work alongside 300 volunteers for a charity called Mellon Educate, to help build a school in a week in a township in South Africa. This year will be my sixth year taking part. It is very hard work and also one of the most rewarding things that I have ever done.