We are delighted to share that our CEO, Paavan Popat, has been awarded an OBE, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and with the approval of His Majesty the King. This recognition reflects Paavan’s significant contribution to advancing inclusive and intergenerational housing, and his longstanding commitment to creating environments where older people can live with dignity, belonging and purpose—supported by care that is sensitive to different faiths and cultures.
A Recognition of Vision and Impact
Paavan’s work has consistently championed a future where ageing is supported by thoughtful design, strong communities, and an approach to care that sees the whole person. His focus on healthy placemaking—creating places that actively support wellbeing—has helped shape how the sector thinks about housing and care for an ageing society.
This honour acknowledges not only strategic leadership, but also the practical, people-centred outcomes that come from reimagining later-life living: communities that reduce isolation, promote independence, and enable older people to flourish.
Helping Shape National Thinking on Older People’s Housing
Through his role on HM Government’s Older People’s Housing Taskforce, Paavan has helped influence how new developments can better respond to the evolving needs of the UK’s ageing population. This includes encouraging approaches that support:
- Age-friendly design and accessibility
- Dementia-inclusive environments
- Faith and culture-sensitive living
- Stronger links between housing, health and community support
His contribution reinforces the importance of building communities that are not only functional, but truly supportive—where wellbeing is embedded into everyday life.
Heathbourne Green: A Blueprint for the Future
Paavan’s work at Heathbourne Green in Bushey is set to be a blueprint for future developments: age-friendly, dementia-inclusive, and faith and culture-sensitive, with an emphasis on social prescribing and holistic wellbeing.
It reflects a forward-looking model where older people can remain connected to community life, access meaningful activities and support, and live in surroundings that promote comfort, confidence and connection.
Leadership at TLC Care: Truth, Love and Compassion in Action
As CEO of TLC Care, Paavan has been an inspiration to team members across the organisation—leading with a clear purpose aligned to our core values of Truth, Love and Compassion.
Under his leadership, TLC Care continues to raise standards and shape best practice through a consistent commitment to quality, hospitality-led service, and resident wellbeing. Paavan has instilled an ethos of collaboration—bringing people together to achieve more than they believed possible—and creating a culture where excellence is both expected and supported.
This has helped TLC Care to be recognised through international awards, Outstanding CQC assessments, and a number of accreditations that reflect the high standards we set for ourselves—while encouraging others in the sector to raise their standards too.
“We could not be prouder of our leader for whom this recognition is wholly deserved, and we thank him for being such an inspiration to us all. We look forward to seeing Paavan’s continued success in enhancing the lives of our ageing society and taking the lead on shaping the future in this area.”
Congratulations, Paavan
We are incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement and to recognise the leadership, dedication and vision that it represents. Paavan’s work continues to support a better future for older people—one built on inclusion, wellbeing and community.
From everyone at TLC Care: congratulations, Paavan, on this exceptional and well-deserved honour.
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