Our Team

Claire Burrage

Creative Director

Creative Director at Clara Bee. Claire has always had a passion for property and interior design and started renovating properties in 1995, initially her own, then helping friends with their property projects, working around being a mother to two daughters. She designs practical solutions that make the spaces work beautifully, and has built up a network of valued contacts with property and design professionals and contractors.

Over time the work became more formalised – new clients arrived through word of mouth recommendations and a formal business was created. Clara Bee Limited was established in May 2011.

Trevor Burrage

Operations Director, Head of Projects & Development

Trevor is the driving force behind Project Delivery at Clara Bee, having decided to leave corporate life and help his wife grow the business back in March 2015.

A certified Programme Director (MSP) and Project Manager (PRINCE) with over 35 years experience managing projects for large technology and outsourcing firms in the city. Trevor spent his first few months developing a bespoke project preparation process. The result is a clear alignment between every client’s planned budget and the scope of work being discussed. The benefits of this approach is total transparency of project funding prior to the kick-off, a strong foundation for managing change control during delivery and, ultimately, fewer unforeseen ‘extras’ from contractors.

Trevor is passionate about architecture. In particular the way new spaces work for the family living there – as well as the balance that must be struck with other areas of the home.

Natasha Scroggs

Interior Designer

After several property renovations in SW London, Tash developed a real love for Interior Design. There is nothing she enjoys more than visualising the potential to a project, going through the key building stages and then finally seeing the beautiful finished product come to life. Design is a key element for Tash at every stage of a renovation project, so after studying a short course at KLC, she joined Clara Bee in 2024. Tash loves to transform spaces for clients using a mix of traditional and modern styles and to create a luxurious, but practical home with clever, space saving solutions.

Frauke McNamara

Interior Designer

Frauke is a fashion designer turned interior designer with a passion for creating beautiful and functional spaces. After a successful career in fashion, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming an interior designer. Frauke is passionate about using her design skills and technical knowledge to create spaces that reflect individuals’ unique styles. She believes that a well-designed space can make a real difference in people’s lives.

Clare Mannall

Finance Manager

Clare supports the team on all accounting, finance and billing aspects of the business, sending out invoices to our clients and keeping a track of the money.

Clare has a wealth of experience originally working in finance in the hospitality industry in London and then teaching finance to Business Degree students. Clare is a member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers having completed her exams 10 years ago and subsequently setting up her business to support small business owners.

When not found bookkeeping, Clare loves singing, her garden and her two ginger cats called Orlando & Jemima.