Carole Bamford
British businesswoman
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Carole Gray Bamford, Baroness Bamford, OBE (née Whitt; born April 1946), is a British businessperson who founded the Daylesford Organic Farmshops chain[1] and the Bamford brand of women's products.
April 1946 (age 80)
The Lady Bamford | |
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Bamford in 2014 | |
| Born | Carole Gray Whitt April 1946 (age 80) Nottingham, England |
| Other name | Carole Bamford |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
| Known for | Daylesford Farm, Bamford |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | www |
Personal life
Carole Bamford (née Carole Gray Whitt[2]) was born in Nottingham. She is married to the billionaire industrialist Anthony, Lord Bamford. [3] The family business has made significant donations to the Conservative Party, in particular during the 2010 general election.[4]
She married Bamford in June 1974.[2] They live on a 1500-acre estate near Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds.[5] They have one daughter and two sons. Her son, Jo Bamford, is the heir to JCB and the owner of Wrightbus.
In the 2006 New Year Honours, Bamford was appointed OBE for her services to children and families.[6]
Business interests
Bamford brand
A Bamford store opened in Gloucestershire in 2004. The Bamford Haybarn Spa opened the following year, and a second spa site was opened in London in November 2018.[citation needed]
Daylesford
Bamford started converting the family's farms in Staffordshire and Gloucestershire to organic farming.[7] This led to the opening of a farm shop and café in 2002 on the Daylesford House estate in Gloucestershire, and creation of an organic deer farm on the Wootton Lodge estate in Staffordshire.[8]
At a trade event in 2012, Daylesford Farmshop at online retailer Ocado was awarded 'best organic retailer'.[9]
