Andy is a nationally qualified youth and community worker with many years’ experience working with people facing homelessness. He is always keen to advocate for the powerless with the many differing struggles they face. He originally worked as a…

Andy has worked as a chef for over 20 years, cooking for restaurants all over Bristol. With his culinary skills, down-to-earth nature and passion for a good cause, we like to think of him as the West Country’s Jamie Oliver. He’s a big fan…

Debra worked in the investment sector for over 15 years, and prior to working for inHope was a Purchase Ledger clerk for a small construction engineering company. She is also a trained swimming teacher, and has taught many children…

Esther worked for a number of years in the catering industry and has completed a diploma in substance misuse with a charity called Life For The World. Esther has green fingers and manages the allotment project. Read her recent article describing what has…

Jonathan continues to work with refugees in Easton, Bristol alongside his role at the CCM. He and his wife Helen have two children. Learn more about Jonathan in Interview with the CEO.

Mary previously worked as a Teaching Assistant at a nearby primary school in Hanham. Having already volunteered at the Wild Goose for several years, she fitted right in when she joined the office team. It has since been said…

Mick has worked in Bristol and Somerset in the Housing/Homelessness sector since 2006 in a variety of roles, including assertive outreach, supported housing, substance/alcohol misuse, criminal justice and project management. He’s passionate about engaging those with complex needs, using different person-centred and task-centred approaches to best meet…

Commuting all the way from the other side of the Lawrence Hill roundabout, Natalie is one of a handful of local employees. Having come from the area and lived here on and off all her life (with occasions of…

Sally first got involved with Foodbanks in London where she volunteered with the Tower Hamlets Foodbank as part of a church internship. Sally has always been passionate about social justice and has worked for a number of different charities…

Hailing from Clevedon, Sarah enjoys many a sunset stroll along the prom with the famous pier in view. In her own words: “I’m excited to help supporters find out more about the work of Crisis Centre Ministries and how they…

Steve is a qualified Youth and Community Worker.  He has spent most of his career working with young people in Somerset, with his most recent role being Deputy Chief Executive at Young Somerset.  Steve was drawn to Crisis Centre…

Prior to joining CCM Steve worked in the civil service and local government, as a care worker and more recently as a school administrator. He volunteered in the Wild Goose for 18 months before taking on the staff role…

Stuart runs the LIFE course, and the Life Recovery Group which is a Christian support group for people in recovery. He was a church leader in Bristol prior to joining CCM. Stuart lives in Easton and enjoys swimming and…

Before starting as Support Worker for our women’s night shelter, Trudy worked in accounts, as a teaching assistant and as a carer. Through her church, she’s been a long-term supporter of CCM. She began volunteering at Spring of Hope in May 2016, becoming…

Val is experienced as a youth worker and family mentor, supporting children and young people whose parents were in recovery or borderline addiction and mental health. She volunteered in the Wild Goose drop-in centre before joining the staff team…