Diocesan directory
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.
Archdeacon's Office
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Ven Christopher Bryan
Archdeacon of Malmesbury
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Ven Neil Warwick
Archdeacon of Bristol
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Ven Michael Johnson
Associate Archdeacon of Bristol
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Rachel Stewart
PA to the Archdeacons
Rachel is the first point of contact for the Archdeacons of Bristol and Malmesbury.
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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.
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Bishops' Offices
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Office of the Bishop of Bristol
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The Bishop of Bristol's Office,
Church Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1SG |
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Rt Revd Vivienne Faull
Bishop of Bristol
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Revd Canon Dr Martin Gainsborough
Chaplain to the Bishop of Bristol
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Phone: 01454 777728 |
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Sarah Beach
Executive Assistant to the Bishop of Bristol
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Anita van Wyk
Secretary to the Bishop of Bristol
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Office of the Bishop of Swindon
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The Bishop of Swindon's Office,
Mark House, Field Rise, Swindon, SN1 4HP |
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Rt Revd Dr Lee Rayfield
Bishop of Swindon
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Phone: 01793 538654 |
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Lesley Uzzell
Secretary to the Bishop of Swindon
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Bristol Cathedral
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Communications
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Jeanette Bate
Interim Director of Communications
Jeanette leads on 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 Jeanette.
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Sophie Mitchell
Interim Communications and Content Assistant
Sophie supports the development and delivery of content across the diocesan communications channels including website, social media, newsletter and press.
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Diocesan Secretary's Office
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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).
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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.
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Katheryn Caithness
PA to the Diocesan Secretary
Katheryn supports the work of both the Diocesan Secretary and the Deputy Diocesan Secretary.
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Environment
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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.
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Vacant
Stewardship Support Officer
XX supports the development of financial and environmental stewardship across the diocese.
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Finance and Information services
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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.
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Kelly Rutter
Finance Officer
Kelly handles matters relating to PCC Trusts, Educational Foundation, payroll and pension matters
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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.
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Steven Mak
Finance Assistant
Steven provides finance operational support to the Finance Team.
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Caroline McConnell
Clerk to the Trustees of the Foundation of St Matthias (St Matthias Trust)
Caroline leads and fulfils the clerkship function to the Foundation of St Matthias on behalf of the Bristol Diocesan Board of Finance.
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Governance Support – DAC and Pastoral Services
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Education
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vacant
Schools Officer (Governance and Admissions)
XX 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.
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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.
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Elaine Jones
DBE Accounts Assistant
Elaine processes the issue of invoices and payments for the Diocesan Education Team.
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Diocese of Bristol Academies Trust
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Property
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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.
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Emily Fyfe
Property Officer (Monday–Wednesday)
Emily manages works, transactions and lettings in relation to the diocesan residential property and land portfolio.
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Rachel Clarke
Property Officer (Wednesday - Friday)
Rachel manages works, transactions and lettings in relation to the diocesan residential property and land portfolio.
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Voirrey Guy
Property Administrative Assistant
Voirrey makes arrangements for routine repairs to residential properties for clergy and tenant occupants and supports with property related admin.
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Human Resources
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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.
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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.
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Liz Dawe
HR Officer
Liz co-ordinates 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.
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Jo Stephenson
HR Officer
Jo deals with all day-to-day Human Resources responsibilities and administration, including acting as a first point of call for HR enquires.
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Registrar
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Lee Coley
Diocesan Registrar
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Phone: 07989 205926
Stone King LLP, 13 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HJ |
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Frances Reynolds
Registry Assistant
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Phone: 020 7796 1007
Stone King LLP, 13 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HJ |
Specialist Advisers
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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.
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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.
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Leanne Parkes
Diocesan Dementia and Older People’s Mental Health Adviser
Leanne advises parishes in developing Dementia Friendly Churches and works to develop resources for older people’s mental health.
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Revd Jordan Ling
Adviser for Ministerial Support and Wellbeing
Jordan acts as first point of contact for clergy seeking support.
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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.
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Revd Charles Sutton
Bishop’s Adviser for Self-Supporting Ministry
Charles offers advice and support for self-supporting ministers.
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Revd Dr Minty Hull
Adviser for Spiritual Direction
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Safeguarding
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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.
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Adam Bond
Safeguarding Officer
Adam leads the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, providing support and guidance to parishes and responding to safeguarding allegations as required.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stewardship
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Naomi Buckler
Senior Giving Adviser
Naomi supports parishes with stewardship and fundraising and helps coordinate Parish Share.
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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.
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