Caring, holistic support for older people has always been important to me. So when I first came across Time to Talk Befriending through my work at another local charity, I was impressed by the friendly and people centred service they provide.

As a Trustee for the charity I bring my knowledge of the sector, an eye for detail, and my interest in end of life and bereavement support.  My other volunteer roles as a hospital chaplain and volunteer for Cruse Bereavement mean I understand different aspects of the service and I am proud to have been involved in the development of projects such as Preparing to Say Goodbye.

Since joining the board in November 2019 I have had the privilege of seeing the charity grow from strength to strength. It is an honour to be part of the journey.

I am a Baptist Minister with a heart for people who feel hidden in the community. The people who are invisible and who are most in need of human connection.

For the past 8 years my family and I have been living and working in Moulsecoomb in Brighton. As the community Chaplain I have a range of experience from advocacy, signposting and social prescribing and enhanced befriending, all the way through to sitting on local committees and strategic networking.

I am proud to be part of an organisation which values older people and which acts with integrity and professionalism. The board of Trustees all bring different levels of experience with them which means we provide good governance, best practice, and support to the charity as it continues to grow and thrive.