Caridon Group
Board members
Nash Jaffer – Chairman of Caridon Foundation
Non-Executive Board Member
Nash Jaffer is an experienced Chartered Accountant who specialises in structuring real estate transactions and funds having previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young where he accumulated considerable experience including closing real estate funds, tax planning and transaction advisory. He founded Leadenhall Partners and advises several real estate funds undertaking significant projects in central London, particularly on corporate governance, investor reporting and the financial aspects of the developments.
Nash is passionate about social mobility and as Chairman has guided Caridon Foundation in its transition from start-up to a local market leader in the supported housing segment of the social housing sector. Nash also serves as a Trustee and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee of CareTech Foundation. The Foundation delivers meaningful impact to communities in the UK and overseas by supporting and championing the social care sector, care workers and those living in care.
He has served as the Honorary Treasurer of the Muslim Council of Britain, a diverse national umbrella body for over 500 Muslim organisations nationwide, empowering Muslim communities towards achieving a just, cohesive, and successful British society. Previously, Nash has served as a Non-Executive Director at Merton & Sutton NHS Trust and a School Governor at several local Schools.
Nash graduated from the University of Manchester in Mathematics. He is married with four children and lives in South Croydon.
Richard Pacitti
Non-Executive Board Member
Richard Pacitti spent 30 years working in mental health services and retired as Chief Executive of Mind in Croydon in March 2020. He has a Law Degree and a Master’s Degree in the Management of Community Care.
As well as having a key role in local mental health services, he has worked with a number of national bodies including the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the Care Quality Commission and NICE, where he was involved in drawing up the Clinical Guidelines for working with people who self-harm.
Richard spent a number years as a Mental Health Act Manager at the Maudsley. He has been involved in research, often around the issue of poverty and mental health. His most recent publications look at the impact of welfare changes on people with mental health problems.
Ann Lloyd-Keen
Non-Executive Board Member
Former MP and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State NHS, Chair Prime Minister Rt Hon Gordon Brown Minister Commission of Future of Nursing and Midwifery.
Ann Lloyd-Keen brings The Caridon Foundation Board a wealth of knowledge and experience, providing multiple innovative ideas and strategic plans to achieve our goals.
Ann is also a proud member of the RN NDN Fellow Queens Nursing Institute Senior Scholar Hartford Institute Geriatric Nursing New York University. Non Exec Director Foundation. Trustee Florence Nightingale Foundation.
Ann has ran various consultancies, been an advisor to various Health Innovation Companies and is a remarkable Motivational Speaker.
Mario Carrozzo
Executive Board Member
Mario is a seasoned property entrepreneur and housing sector innovator with over 25 years of experience in residential development, private lettings, and social impact-led housing solutions. Having built his career from the ground up, Mario brings a unique blend of commercial insight and deep empathy for the challenges facing tenants, landlords, and housing providers alike.
In 2009, recognising the widening gap in access to safe and secure housing following the financial crisis, Mario founded Caridon Property. He pioneered one of London’s first rent guarantee schemes, providing financial stability for landlords while helping individuals at risk of homelessness secure long-term accommodation. This model bridged the gap between public need and private sector delivery — a principle that continues to underpin his work.
Today, as Founder and Executive Director of the Caridon Group, Mario leads an award-winning organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality housing with a strong focus on social responsibility. The Group works in close partnership with local authorities and community organisations, and has housed thousands of vulnerable individuals and families over the past decade.
His experience as a developer, landlord, and advocate for fairer housing makes him a valuable voice in shaping future housing policy and delivering on the Foundation’s mission to provide safe, affordable homes for those most in need.
Abbas Alidina
Executive Board Member
Abbas brings over two decades of experience in finance, property management, and strategic business leadership. He brings to the board a practical understanding of alternative housing models and strong financial governance and oversight capabilities.
Raised in an entrepreneurial family, he graduated with a BA (Hons) in Accountancy and Finance in 2001 and went on to sell his first successful business within two years of graduating — an early indicator of his strong commercial instincts and drive.
After a brief but formative career in accounting, Abbas transitioned into the property sector, and this hands-on operational experience provided him with deep insight into the day-to-day challenges of managing homes, supporting tenants, and balancing financial sustainability with service quality.
In 2009, Abbas joined forces with Mario at Caridon, taking on a pivotal role in the business and helping develop its pioneering guaranteed rent model, an innovative approach that balanced landlord security with support for vulnerable tenants. Today, Abbas serves as a key figure in the Caridon Group, overseeing financial operations and contributing to long-term strategic planning and growth across all Group entities.