About us - Trustees

I joined Nightstop as a trustee at the end of 2015 and was elected to Chair of Trustees in 2022.

I spent most of my career in banking and currently I am Head of Business Change for an East Midlands housing Association.

Nightstop has grown significantly during my time as a Trustee and has increased it’s reach across Worcestershire. One of my key priorities is that the organisation continues to work in partnership to reduce youth homelessness.

In my spare time you will find me running through Birmingham’s city centre or leafy suburbs.

I was a former recruiter/head-hunter for more than 20 years, the last ten within the highest levels of the Public Sector, particularly within social care and education leadership. In recent years I have operated as an independent and associate researcher, predominantly within the not for profit sector and sat as a Board Trustee from 2015 until 2020 for Hartlebury Castle Preservation Trust.

I became aware of the wonderful work of Nightstop in Spring 2020 and was able to initiate some local community fundraising events whilst getting to know the team and understanding what an essential service they provide to young people in Worcestershire. I am delighted to now be a part of the Trustee Board and seeing how we can further develop and strengthen our links and networks locally and nationally.

When not playing taxi driver for my two teenage sons, you’ll find me out running (slowly) with my scruffy terrier!

I joined Nightstop as a Trustee as I have a passion for helping young people in difficulties and agree with the approach of preventing homelessness rather than just dealing with the end problem.

As a Chief Technology Officer at a pensions advisory firm, my skills are focused on change management, strategic thinking and an understanding of finance.

If I am not at Nightstop or at work you can find me being a dad for my two boys or out running in the countryside.

I originally studied Social Policy at the University of Birmingham with the aim of working in a council/policy making role in health care or housing, as part of my internships I came across the work of so many fantastic charitable organisations across the West Midlands & Worcestershire and made the decision I wanted to work within the VCSE sector and never looked back. I have worked in delivery roles previously and for the past couple of years worked in management of wellbeing and non-clinical mental health roles across Worcestershire supporting vulnerable adults in partnership with the NHS and district councils for a charity called ONSIDE.

I am excited to be part of the Nightstop team and certainly my key priority is supporting Nightstop with its reach and continued development to prevent and support more young people at risk of and/or experiencing homelessness.

Growing up in an environment with two self-employed parents both always working and on the move, I am a conditioned workaholic…BUT blending in some self-care is vital so for me you will find me either in the tattoo studio or walking with my gorgeous saluki lurcher – Dibs!

Born and raised in Kidderminster, I now run a fast-growing Accountancy Practice in the town. As an adult I have always wanted to contribute more to our local community and give back out of respect to those who gave me the support I desperately needed to get through my adolescent years.

From conversations with the team at Nightstop and understanding the core values and culture of the charity, I wanted to be a part of such a great team. I’m delighted to be a Trustee and am passionate about the work the Charity does and the difference it makes to so many lives.

My aim is to add value to Nightstop, bringing with me 20+ years of accountancy experience. I’ve always been an avid fundraiser for Charitable causes and will focus my efforts on raising funds to support the Nightstop journey.

I’m a proud father of two beautiful boys, Jude and Vinny, and a husband to the wonderful Amy.

I have a great passion to help individuals reach their full potential. I invested heavily in peoples training programmes in my businesses and continue to advise small businesses on growth and development.

In my spare time I enjoy following the business world, rugby, walking, equestrian, music, and country sports. Married to Jackie for 43 years, I have two grown up daughters and two granddaughters.

I have spent the last decade working in a Pupil Referral School, supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in Worcestershire.

My most recent role there was as School Business Manager. In August 2024, I decided to embark on a new journey as a self-employed Virtual Assistant. This career shift has given me the flexibility to support causes close to my heart, and I felt drawn to Nightstop because their values are a good fit with the support we offer as a family.

My husband and I have been fostering children since 2013, and we deeply understand the need for young people to have support when they leave care. Currently, we support two young adults (aged 18 and 21) who have been through the care system but were still in need of somewhere to live and the support of a family. Additionally, we foster a 14-year-old who is welcome to stay with us when he turns 18.

I joined Nightstop as a Trustee in January 2025, having been interested in the charity and the work it does for a number of years. I am delighted to have the opportunity to support the work it does in improving outcomes for young people and their families.

I have lived in the Wyre Forest for over 35 years and I am looking forward to being able to contribute to the community. I was a Police Officer for 30 years with West Midlands Police and spent the last part of my career working within the Public Protection Unit. Having responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults provided me with an insight into the difference support at the right time can make to their lives. Since leaving the Police, I have worked as a Safeguarding Advisor and have experience of working for two fostering agencies. I hope that I will be able to use this knowledge to benefit the young people involved with Nightstop and support its staff.

I have two adult children, Daniel and Sophie, who both live and work in London, and I am married to Gary. I can also often be seen running and cycling, albeit at a very slow pace, around the Wyre Forest!