Cedric Frederick, Chief Executive for Avante Partnership has been named, for the third time, as one of Britain’s most influential black people, following his inclusion within the 2012 Power List.

Cedric has been recognised for his work in driving forward the day-to-day operation of the Kent based charitable organisation which is a leading provider of residential care homes and care at home services in the South East.

The Partnership employs 2,000 staff and volunteers and offers specialist residential dementia care within 16 of its care homes. In addition, the organisation provides high-quality popular domiciliary care and community support services to more than 5,000 older people, children, young people and families each year.

Commenting on his inclusion in the 2012 Power List, Cedric said: “This is a great honour, both for myself and also the other people listed from the world of business and commerce.”

“My inclusion is also recognition of how far Avante Partnership has progressed in the three years since I arrived. We are embracing change, building on the longstanding commitment and expertise of our staff and volunteers and also helping thousands of people every day, many of whom are the most vulnerable in our society.”

The Power List focuses on success in: business finance and IT; media, publishing and entertainment; as well as politics, law and religion, the public sector and third sector. The list also recognises black people in: science medicine and engineering; as well as sport; and the arts, fashion and design.

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