Providing support to families and close friends with a loved one in substance misuse.

Having undertaken the course personally was invited to join the team as a facilitator to walk alongside others who have experienced the reality and pain of broken relationships.

Wild Goose Drop-in Centre serves the most marganilised and vulnerable adults in Bristol. As the Project Leader we have undergone a restructring to enable the ministry to build on its original foundations; to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those who come through the doors, through unconditional acceptance and serving each person as an individual. As a Christian Charity we seek to listen, understand and be obedient in the role we play within God's mission.

Wild Goose Drop-in Centre - Providing 500/600 meals a day, Co-ordinating volunteers, Co-ordinating food deliveries, stock management, reacting to and supporting clients’ needs on a daily, short, medium and long term basis, person centred approach to clients, arranging detox’s and supporting clients through their rehabilitation programmes on a 121 basis. Client base is vulnerable people including homeless, people in addiction and mental health issues. Assisting with and participating in… Show more Wild Goose Drop-in Centre - Providing 500/600 meals a day, Co-ordinating volunteers, Co-ordinating food deliveries, stock management, reacting to and supporting clients’ needs on a daily, short, medium and long term basis, person centred approach to clients, arranging detox’s and supporting clients through their rehabilitation programmes on a 121 basis. Client base is vulnerable people including homeless, people in addiction and mental health issues. Assisting with and participating in fundraising events. Leading Emotionally Healthy Spirituality course for Crisis Centre Ministries team over 2013. Speaking at churches regarding Crisis Centre Ministries and speaking at Schools and colleges about Crisis Centre Ministries and raise awareness of impact from addictions. Show less

Bringing God's grace and healing love to people with life-disrupting problems

I have been a member of Holy Trinity Stapleton Church since December 2010, when I moved into the area. In January 2012 I was invited to join the Leadership Team and since then I have been involved in ministry team planning meetings, leading services, preaching, leading Alpha Courses and as PCC Secretary. I am currently taking a year sabbatical to complete my second year at Theological College.

Life Recovery Group – member of leadership team on steering group and overseeing fundraising. Leader in Friday Team where weekly group meetings are held in the evening encouraging people in any Life Recovery situation through the Christian message. The routine format is talk, break, discussion and prayer. I am involved in all aspects on a rota basis with other leaders. An extension of the Life Recovery Group is 121 mentoring and I am involved in assessing clients for mentoring needs and… Show more Life Recovery Group – member of leadership team on steering group and overseeing fundraising. Leader in Friday Team where weekly group meetings are held in the evening encouraging people in any Life Recovery situation through the Christian message. The routine format is talk, break, discussion and prayer. I am involved in all aspects on a rota basis with other leaders. An extension of the Life Recovery Group is 121 mentoring and I am involved in assessing clients for mentoring needs and mentoring clients. Show less

Following being made redundant I made a conscious decision to take time out for rest, reflection and restoration. During this time I was challenged over 'who I am' rather than 'what do I do.' I came to the place where I had to be real about who I had been, who I am and who I want to be....amazing what happens when one stops, opens up and listens. I highly recommend it if you are willing to make the time and open yourself up.During this time I worked as a volunteer for the Wild Goose Drop-in… Show more Following being made redundant I made a conscious decision to take time out for rest, reflection and restoration. During this time I was challenged over 'who I am' rather than 'what do I do.' I came to the place where I had to be real about who I had been, who I am and who I want to be....amazing what happens when one stops, opens up and listens. I highly recommend it if you are willing to make the time and open yourself up.During this time I worked as a volunteer for the Wild Goose Drop-in Centre and the Life Recovery Group. I also worked for six months as a Sales Assistant in Argos. Show less

I joined Mouchel in 2003 to expand my experience working for Public Sector clients to include Local Authorities, having previously worked with Central government, privatised government bodies and NHS Trusts. I have worked at Divisional Director level within the Government & Business Services sector and for a short time within the Highways sectors to broaden my experience of services delivered by the Public Sector.A Chartered Building Surveyor with twenty one years experience in delivering… Show more I joined Mouchel in 2003 to expand my experience working for Public Sector clients to include Local Authorities, having previously worked with Central government, privatised government bodies and NHS Trusts. I have worked at Divisional Director level within the Government & Business Services sector and for a short time within the Highways sectors to broaden my experience of services delivered by the Public Sector.A Chartered Building Surveyor with twenty one years experience in delivering property services in the areas of Project Management, Maintenance, Capital Projects, Asset Management, Facilities Management and Estates through multidisciplinary teams up to a value of £36m per annum, I over the last seven years have led and had overall accountability for business units delivering property services to a number of Local Authorities.As a senior manager in leadership positions I have achieved my objectives in operational delivery, meeting budget expectations on an annual basis and business growth in line with the business plan through culture change incorporating risk management, implementing systems and processes, transition planning, change management, securing business with new clients and establishing new teams to deliver the work, performance management, re-structuring and staff development. This has included a TUPE transfer of staff back into a client organisation and dealing with a number of staff issues to successful conclusion.I have also undertaken specific projects within other business units to ensure successful delivery of services to a client within programme and budget parameters where these have been at risk.I have attended the Warwick Business Leaders Programme run on behalf of Mouchel for managers who have potential to be the future leaders of the business. Show less