Meet the Team
People
People play a vital role at Repton Community Trust. Our staff, trustees and volunteers are an essential part of running day to day operations, and making decisions about the future.
Diana Abuchaibe
Since I arrived at Ashford, I have been involved with Repton Connect. I found myself very welcomed and comfortable working here and I’m willing to help with whatever projects come my way!
Olayemi Ejemai
I fell in love with Ashford when I visited in the summer of 2019, and when we decided to settle in the UK in 2021, it was an easy choice for us to make Ashford our new home. In 2022, we got involved with Repton Community Trust through a charity supporting my young carers, and my connection with the centre has only grown stronger since. With more than 17 years of accounting experience across various industries, including entertainment, oil and gas, and the public sector, I find it invigorating to work with the team and learn about accounting in the charity sector. In my free time, I enjoy caring for my indoor plants and writing children’s picture storybooks; I have already had 16 of them published. I take pride in the work we do at Repton Connect because we truly are putting our hearts into communities.
Andrew Buchannon
I have lived in the Ashford area since 1999. After a gruelling 25 years working in the City, I was then a Portfolio holder on Ashford Borough Council for a number of years, including the Environment Portfolio, where I gained a very clear understanding of the environmental impact of food waste. I have been involved with Repton Community Trust since before the building opened and have thoroughly enjoyed volunteering there. Working for the People’s Pantry which both helps people who are struggling, as well as reducing food waste, is a very worthy cause.
Board of Trustees
Peter Feacey
Peter was appointed Chair of Trustees at Repton Community Trust in 2025, having supported the organisation over several years in a range of advisory and collaborative roles. He is committed to ensuring the Trust continues to grow as a vibrant, inclusive and accessible space for all residents, with a strong focus on sustainability, transparency, and impact.
Ida Woodger
When we first moved to Ashford in 2012, Repton became our home. We were embraced by a community and made lifelong friends. I also have 2 daughters who both attended Repton Manor Primary School and I am now excited to give back to the community and be part of the Trust. I bring nearly 20 years of governance experience from the corporate sector and volunteer experience from several years of playing in and running sports clubs to the Trust.