Contact details of those in public roles in our churches can be found here.
Staff directory
Contact details for members of diocesan staff can be found below. Click a heading to expand the details of the relevant team. If you are unsure about who to contact with your enquiry, please call the diocesan office on 0117 9060100 or complete the web form here.
The Ven Neil Warwick
Archdeacon of Bristol Contact
The Ven Michael Johnson
Associate Archdeacon of Bristol Contact
Rachel Stewart
PA to the Archdeacons Rachel is the first point of contact for the Archdeacons of Bristol and Malmesbury. Contact
David Troughton
Project Officer, Transforming Church David works to deliver the Transforming Church.Together. through coordinating the Project Delivery Group, providing information processing and analysis. Contact
Bishops' Offices
Office of the Bishop of Bristol
Postal Address:
The Bishop of Bristol's Office,
Church Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1SG
Rt Revd Vivienne Faull
Bishop of Bristol
Phone: 01454 777728
Revd Canon Dr Martin Gainsborough
Chaplain to the Bishop of Bristol Contact
Phone: 01454 777728
Sarah Beach
Executive Assistant to the Bishop of Bristol Contact
Phone: 01454 777728
Anita van Wyk
Secretary to the Bishop of Bristol Contact
Phone: 01454 777728
Office of the Bishop of Swindon
Postal Address:
The Bishop of Swindon's Office,
Mark House, Field Rise, Swindon, SN1 4HP
Rt Revd Dr Lee Rayfield
Bishop of Swindon Contact
Phone: 01793 538654
Lesley Uzzell
Secretary to the Bishop of Swindon Contact
Phone: 01793 538654
Bishop's Staff Team
Rt Revd Vivienne Faull – Bishop of Bristol Rt Revd Dr Lee Rayfield – Bishop of Swindon Ven Christopher Bryan – Archdeacon of Malmesbury Ven Neil Warwick – Archdeacon of Bristol Richard Leaman –Diocesan Secretary Revd Dr Simon Taylor – Director of Ministry Development Revd Canon Dr Martin Gainsborough – Chaplain to the Bishop of Bristol Very Revd Dr Mandy Ford – Dean of Bristol Revd Kat Campion-Spall – Dean of Women's Ministry Revd Dr Cathy Okoronkwo – Bishop's Advisor on Racial Justice Ven Michael Johnson – Associate Archdeacon of Bristol Caroline Jowett-Ive – Director of People and Safeguarding Sally Cordwell – Interim Director of Communications
Sally Cordwell
Interim Director of Communications Sally leads on internal and external communications for the diocese and the bishop, providing strategic support to senior staff, managing team and all activity. Press and media enquiries should be directed to Sally. Email
Mobile: 07980 921378
Caitlin Bowring
Communications and Content Assistant Caitlin supports the development and delivery of content across the diocesan communications channels including website, social media, newsletter and press. Email
Diocesan Secretary's Office
Richard Leaman CB OBE FRSA
Diocesan Secretary/CEO Richard leads the Diocesan Support Services team in serving ministers, parishes and schools and is the Chief Officer of Bristol Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF). Contact
Matthew Hall
Deputy Diocesan Secretary (Finance and Operations) Matthew is the Chief Financial Officer of the Bristol Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF), with operational oversight of its finances and assets. Contact
Katheryn Caithness
PA to the Diocesan Secretary
Katheryn supports the work of both the Diocesan Secretary and the Deputy Diocesan Secretary. Contact
Pat Barter
Financial Controller Pat manages the Finance Team with regard to all management and financial reporting and provides ad hoc support to Parish Treasurers. Contact
Kelly Rutter
Finance Officer Kelly handles matters relating to PCC Trusts, Educational Foundation, payroll and pension matters Contact
Graham Shaul
Governance and Information Co-ordinator Graham oversees parish affairs with regard to fees, parish share, returns and submissions to National Church and provides administrative support for governance matters. Contact
Steven Mak
Finance Assistant Steven provides finance operational support to the Finance Team. Contact
Karine Prescott
Clerk to the Trustees of the Foundation of St Matthias (St Matthias Trust) Karine leads and fulfils the clerkship function to the Foundation of St Matthias on behalf of the Bristol Diocesan Board of Finance. Contact
Emma Bakewell
Governance Support Manager Emma is Secretary to the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches (DAC) and Assistant Secretary to the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee (DMPC). These roles include supporting PCCs in their work to repair, maintain and improve their church buildings, as well as assisting PCCs during the pastoral re-organisation and vacancy processes. Emma also services the synodical governance of the diocese by organising Diocesan Synod meetings and managing synod elections. Contact
Anna Taylor
Governance Support Co-ordinator Anna supports the Governance Support Manager, particularly in her role as a Secretary to the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches (DAC) and Assistant Secretary to the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee (DMPC). She also assists PCCs and churchwardens in applying for List B, Additional Matters Orders (AMO) and Temporary Minor Re-ordering Licences (TMRO) and provides technical support in the use of faculty online system. Anna also arranges quinquennial inspections of church buildings and DAC site visits to churches. Contact
Andrew Wigley
Governance Support Administrative Assistant Andrew provides admin support to the Governance Support Team. He manages List A and B applications, quinquennial inspections and DAC site visits. He is also the first point of contact for visitors and taking telephone calls/emails and providing information/advice or re-directing queries appropriately. Contact
Education
Liz Townend
Director of Education Liz is the Diocese’s principal education officer ensuring education in and beyond church schools is deeply Christian and serves the common good. Contact
Katy Staples
Schools Adviser (RE, Collective worship & Christian distinctiveness) Katy is responsible for providing oversight, support and training for Religious Education, Collective Worship and all matters to do with Church School Distinctiveness, including managing the SIAMS Inspection process. Contact
Laura Harris
Schools Adviser Laura is responsible for providing support and training for Religious Education, Collective Worship and all matters to do with Church School Distinctiveness, including supporting the SIAMS Inspection process. Contact
Clare Stansfield
Schools Officer (Governance and Admissions) Clare supports and advises schools and Academy Trusts on all aspects of governance including school admissions, oversees the appointment of foundation governors, and is Company Secretary for the Diocese of Bristol Academies Company. Contact
Ali Driver
Education Team Co-ordinator Ali supports all the Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) Officers, providing support for DBE Boards Meetings, all training events, governor appointments and the administration of the SIAMS Inspection process. Contact
Elaine Jones
DBE Accounts Assistant Elaine processes the issue of invoices and payments for the Diocesan Education Team. Contact
Sally Moody
Head of Governance and Property Sally manages the diocesan property and land portfolio and advises about parish halls and properties. She advises on synodical and PCC elections, electoral rolls, the appointment of parish officers, GDPR and is Data Protection Officer for the DBF. Contact
Emily Fyfe
Property Officer (Monday–Wednesday)
Emily manages works, transactions and lettings in relation to the diocesan residential property and land portfolio. Contact
Rachel Clarke Currently on maternity leave
Property Officer (Maternity cover) Rachel makes arrangements for routine repairs to residential properties for clergy and tenant occupants. Contact
Human Resources
Caroline Jowett–Ive
Director of People and Safeguarding Caroline oversees and drives the development and delivery of the people and safeguarding strategies and services of the Diocese of Bristol. Caroline’s role is to enable the diocese to be a safe place for all people to flourish in their work and ministry. Contact
Denise Channing
HR Manager Denise co-ordinates provision of the HR services and advice across the diocese, providing advice and guidance to DBF managers, senior clergy, and parishes. Contact
Maria Hodson
HR Administrator and Recruitment Lead Maria coordinates the recruitment processes within the diocese for clergy post holders and DBF employees. She provides advice on any HR-related queries regarding leave, T&Cs of employment etc. Contact
Jo Stephenson
HR and Ministry Development Support Administrator Jo deals with all day-to-day Human Resources responsibilities and administration, including acting as a first point of call for HR enquires. Contact
Ministry Development
Revd Dr Simon Taylor
Director of Ministry Development Simon leads the Ministry Development Team. He ensures support for ongoing vocational discernment, Christian formation and ministerial development for all licensed ministers. Contact
Revd Sue Gent
Adviser for Ordinands and Vocations (Diocesan Director of Ordinands) Sue oversees the discernment of vocations to ordained and lay ministry. Contact
Revd Rod Symmons
Adviser for Curacy Rod oversees all aspects of curacy in the diocese. Contact
Revd Charles Sutton
Bishop's Adviser for Self-Supporting Ministry Contact
Revd Chris Dobson
Ecumenical and Global Partnerships Officer Chris manages our relationships with ecumenical partners, supports churches together groupings and leads on our relationship with our link dioceses in Uganda Contact
Claire Eade
Ministry Development Administrator Claire supports all aspects of the work of the team. Contact
Dan Jones
Youth and Children's Adviser Dan supports parishes in their mission and ministry engaging with younger generations. Contact
Dr Stephanie Hayton
Adviser for Lay Ministry (Warden of Readers) Stephanie supports all kinds of lay ministry in the diocese, including the Exploring Christianity course. As Warden of Readers, she has particular oversight of Licensed Lay Ministry in the Diocese. Contact
Dr Mary Witts
Adviser for Vocations (ADDO) Mary works with the Advisor for Ordinands and Vocations (DDO), supporting those discerning their vocation to lay and ordained ministry within the diocese. Contact
Jo Stephenson
Ministerial Development Reviews (MDR) Administrator Jo is the administrator for Clergy Ministerial Development Reviews. Contact
Ruth Day
Ministry Development Administrator Mary supports all aspects of the work of the Team. Contact
Parish and External Relations
Dan Jones
Youth and Children's Advisor Dan supports parishes in their mission and ministry engaging with younger generations. Contact
Revd Chris Dobson
Ecumenical and Global Partnerships Officer Chris manages our relationships with ecumenical partners, supports churches together groupings and leads on our relationship with our link dioceses in Uganda. Contact
Naomi Buckler
Senior Giving Adviser Naomi supports parishes with stewardship and fundraising and helps coordinate Parish Share. Contact
Clare Fussell
Senior Stewardship Adviser Clare supports parishes with stewardship and fundraising, manages the diocesan Parish Giving Scheme, and helps coordinate Parish Share. Clare also supports the implementation of the diocesan Environment and Climate Justice Policy and parish engagement with these issues. Contact
Helen Parker-Jervis
Stewardship Support Officer Helen supports the development of financial and environmental stewardship across the diocese. Contact
Revd Alice Kemp
Disability Adviser Alice supports parishes to consider their accessibility to all and conducts accessibility audits for parishes on request. Alice is also a Mental Health First Aider. Contact
Kirsty Cox
Receptionist and Team Administrator Kirsty manages the reception at the Diocesan Office. Contact
Rebecca Cross
Strategic Programme Manager Rebecca organises, plans and manages the Mission Areas and Resourcing Church strategic initiatives as a programme ensuring learning is shared. Rebecca is also a Mental Health First Aider. Contact
Registrar
Lee Coley
Diocesan Registrar Contact
Phone: 07989 205926
Stone King LLP, 13 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HJ
Frances Reynolds
Registry Assistant Contact
Phone: 020 7796 1007
Stone King LLP, 13 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HJ
Specialist Advisers
Revd Kat Campion-Spall
Dean of Women's Ministry Kat’s role is to promote the full inclusion of women at every level of church life and to be a strategic advocate for women clergy in the diocese. Contact
Revd Canon Alice Kemp
Disability Adviser Alice supports parishes to consider their accessibility to all and conducts accessibility audits for parishes on request. Alice is also a Mental Health First Aider. Contact
Revd Jordan Ling
Adviser for Ministerial Support and Wellbeing Jordan acts as first point of contact for clergy seeking support. Contact
Revd Dr Catherine Okoronkwo
Bishop’s Adviser on Racial Justice Cathy’s role is to work with the Bishop and her staff to challenge and address institutional racism to bring about cultural change in all aspects of our church’s work across the diocese. Contact
Revd Charles Sutton
Bishop’s Adviser for Self-Supporting Ministry Charles offers advice and support for self-supporting ministers. Contact
Revd Dr Minty Hull
Adviser for Spiritual Direction Contact
Safeguarding
Caroline Jowett-Ive
Director of People and Safeguarding Caroline oversees and drives the development and delivery of the people and safeguarding strategies and services of the Diocese of Bristol. Caroline’s role is to enable the Diocese to be a safe place for all people to flourish in their work and ministry. Contact
Adam Bond
Safeguarding Officer Adam leads the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, providing support and guidance to parishes and responding to safeguarding allegations as required. Contact
Mobile: 07512145236
Katheryn Caithness
Safeguarding Co-ordinator Katheryn co-ordinates and advises on all of the Safeguarding Training bookings and is one of the DBS Super Recruiters, along with Adam Bond. Contact
Nick Papuca
Safeguarding Case Worker Nick provides support undertaking case work and enquiries regarding allegations and the management of persons who may pose a risk. Contact
Helen Styles
Safeguarding Training Officer Helen leads on the provision of safeguarding training across the diocese, leading a small team of Volunteer Trainers. Helen is also a Mental Health First Aider. Contact
