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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Rachel Stewart
PA to the Archdeacons
Rachel is the first point of contact for the Archdeacons of Bristol and Malmesbury.
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Bishops' Offices
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Office of the Bishop of Bristol
Postal Address:
The Bishop of Bristol's Office,
Church Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1SG
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Rt Revd Vivienne Faull
Bishop of Bristol
Phone: 01454 777728
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The Revd Lucy Cleland
Chaplain to the Bishop of Bristol
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Phone: 01454 777728
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Vacant
Executive Assistant to the Bishop of Bristol
Please contact the Bishop's Chaplain
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Phone: 01454 777728
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Janice Hodby
Secretary to the Bishop of Bristol
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Office of the Bishop of Swindon
The Bishop of Swindon's Office is closed until further notice. Please direct all enquiries to the Bishop of Bristol's Office.
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Bishop's Staff Team

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Rt Revd Vivienne Faull
Bishop of Bristol
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Phone: 01454 777728
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Ven Neil Warwick will be taking on this role from November 2023
Bishop of Swindon
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Ven Christopher Bryan
Archdeacon of Malmesbury
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Ven Neil Warwick (until November 2023)
Archdeacon of Bristol
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Richard Leaman CB OBE FRSA
Diocesan Secretary/CEO
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Revd Dr Simon Taylor
Director of Mission and Ministry Support
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Very Revd Dr Mandy Ford
Dean of Bristol
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Phone: 01454 777728
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Revd Dr Catherine Okoronkwo
Bishop’s Adviser on Racial Justice
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Caroline Jowett–Ive
Director of People and Safeguarding
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Bristol Cathedral

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Contact details here
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External Relations

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Harrison Leonard
Director of External Relations
Harrison leads on communications, partnerships, fundraising and marketing for the Diocese and the Bishop, providing strategic support to senior staff and managing the External Relations department.
Contact Harrison directly for queries on Parish Share and other fundraising activity, as well as urgent Press enquiries
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Hannah Sweetnam
Head of Communications and Marketing
Hannah is responsible for internal and external communications, as well as digital development and crisis management. Owning the marketing strategy and comms plan, she is responsible for driving relevance, consistency, and engagement across all media channels. Get in touch for press, digital and other comms and marketing enquiries on our dedicated communications email.
Contact Hannah directly for urgent comms and marketing requests
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Cyril Babeev
Press and Communications Manager
You can contact Cyril directly with any press enquiries. For more general communications enquiries please use our dedicated communications email.
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Clare Fussell
Philanthropy and Partnership Manager
Clare is responsible for building partnerships and securing major gifts to support the growth of the Diocese of Bristol’s ‘Transforming Church.Together’ strategy. She is the primary point of contact for high value fundraising, and also works to support parishes seeking guidance on high-value and/or corporate fundraising.
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Emma Williams
Digital Engagement Officer
Emma is responsible for setting up and delivering organic and paid social, email comms and PCC activty for key campaigns and business activity and providing support and guidance on social media.
Contact Emma for digital enquiries involving the website, email and social media channels
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Olivia Clayton
Comms and Marketing Assistant
Olivia supports the Head of Comms & Marketing and the wider External Relations Team to accomplish various marketing activities that reflect our ‘Transforming Church. Together’ strategic goals.
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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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Caroline Jowett–Ive
Deputy Diocesan Secretary & Director of People and Safeguarding
Caroline enable the Diocese to be a safe place for all people to flourish in their work and ministry, supporting its goal to be a Church for and serving all people. She also deputises for the CEO/Diocesan Secretary Richard in his absense or by delegation.
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Stewardships, Sustainability & Environment
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Amy Dartington
Environment and Sustainability Manager
As the Diocesan specialist for all aspects of environmental management and sustainability, Amy leads the Diocese in the development and implementation of its Roadmap and associated plans to achieve a Net Zero Organisation.
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Kit Connell
Environment & Sustainability Outreach Officer
Kit carries out crucial work that actively supports individuals, churches and schools to plan and do the necessary action, training and advocacy for creation care and climate justice.
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Finance and Information services
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Jeff Loo
Director of Finance
Jeff operates as the Director of Finance and Technology. His responsbilities cover the Financial performace of the Diocese. Under Jeff is the Technology used with the DSS and day to day relationship with third party suppliers including the IT services provided by the National Church.
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Alan Holdsworth
Deputy Finance Director
Alan manages the Finance Team with regard to all management and financial reporting and provides ad hoc support to Parish Treasurers.
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Jyothi Joseph
Deputy Finance Manager
Jyothi supports the Director of Finance, Financial Controller, and Senior Leadership Team to ensure adequate financial control exists and that those controls are administered correctly.
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Jason Lloyd
Financial Accountant
Jason supports the Director of Finance, Financial Controller, and Senior Leadership Team to ensure adequate financial control exists and that those controls are administered correctly.
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Graham Shaul
Parish Finance Coordinator
Graham assists with Parish Finance matters, including Trust queries, and supports the training of staff on the use of the finance systems.
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Steven Mak
Finance Administrator
Steven provides finance operational support to the Finance Team.
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Grant Evans
Business Intelligence Analyst
Grant's role is a blend of managment accounting and business analysis. His immedicate focus is to assist the Finance department in developing comprehensive reports. He will be taking responsbilitiy for reporting against our project expenditure and providing valuable analysis to support the TC.T programme.
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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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Antoinette Vyphuis
Governance Support Officer
Antoinette is a member of the Governance Support Team. She coordinates Bishop’s Council, as well managing the processes for patronage matters, suspensions, Pastoral Orders and Bishop’s Mission Orders (BMOs).
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Carol Craddock (Monday-Wednesday)
Governance Support Administrative Assistant
Carol provides administrative support to the Governance Team. She manages List A and B applications, quinquennial inspections and DAC site visits. Carol is also the first point of contact for visitors and taking telephone calls/emails and providing information/advice or re-directing queries.
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Nathalie Makeham
Governance Support Co-ordinator (Wednesday-Friday)
Nathalie supports the admin, planning and execution of the work of the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches.
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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)
*Currently on extended leave*
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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Jo Willis
Schools Officer (Governance and Admissions)
Jo 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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Rachel Brohier
DBE Administrator
Rachel provides administrative support to the Diocesan Board of Education Officers.
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Sarah Wattley
Strategy Enabler for Under 18s
Sarah leads the development and delivery of our strategy that will enable children and young people across the Diocese to thrive, knowing they are loved and have support to flourish socially and spiritually. She supports those working on behalf of churches in the Diocese with children, young people and families and growing this provision.
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Julia Watts
Schools Adviser
Julia supports Church of England schools and academies and their parish communities to enable them to provide a distinctively Christian education; including encouraging church, school and family relationships
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Diocese of Bristol Academies Trust
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Property

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Lindsey McCullam
Director of Property
Lindsey manages the diocesan property and land portfolio and advises about parish halls and properties. This includes the programme of works to DBF properties and land holdings as we work towards the target of net zero carbon emission by 2030.
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Noel Wong
Diocesan Property Manager
Noel is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Diocesan property portfolio and supports the Environment and Sustainability Team in their carbon net zero delivery work.
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Adam Pinder
Diocesan Property Surveyor
Adam provides surveying and project support services for the Diocesan Housing Portfolio.
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Rachel Clarke
Property Officer
Rachel provides communication and administrative support to the Environment & Sustainability team in addition to School Property support and reporting duties.
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Voirrey Guy
Property Officer
Voirrey manages works, transactions and lettings in relation to the diocesan residential property and land portfolio.
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Matt Reader
Property Coordinator
Matt manages a range of responsibilities in relation to the Diocese'e property to ensure all are managed effectively and to a high standard.
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Olivia Fox
Property Administrative Assistant
Olivia provides administrative assistance to support the effective management of the Diocese's property and land portfolio.
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Human Resources

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Caroline Jowett–Ive
Director of People & Safeguarding and ED&I
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 is responsible for internal communications, staff development and equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I). Alongside other members of the HR team she also provides advice on any HR-related queries regarding leave, T&Cs of employment etc.
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Jo Stephenson
HR Officer - Recruitment Lead
Jo is responsible for all staff and clergy recruitment matters and for day-to-day Human Resources functions, including acting as a first point of call for HR enquires including leave, T&Cs of employment etc.
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Georgina Ross
HR Administrator
Georgina provides generalist support to the Human Resources Team, and ensures that all administration linked to the Human Resources department is kept up-to-date on a daily basis.
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Mission & Ministry Support Team

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Revd Dr Simon Taylor
Director of Mission & Ministry Support
Simon leads the Mission and Ministry Support Team. He ensures support for ongoing vocational discernment, Christian formation and ministerial development for all licensed ministers.
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Revd Sue Gent
Adviser for Ordinands and Vocations (Diocesan Director of Ordinands)
Sue oversees the discernment of vocations to ordained and lay ministry.
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Revd Jordan Ling
Adviser for Clergy Wellbeing
Jordan leads on measures to enhance clergy wellbeing throughout the Diocese of Bristol and on encouraging and developing good practice.
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Revd Charles Sutton
Bishop's Adviser for Self-Supporting Ministry
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Revd Chris Dobson
Adviser for Parish Discipleship & Evangelism
Chris supports parishes, mission areas and deaneries to explore how discipleship and evangelism are integral to their life and context, and to help develop them in creative new ways; and leads on our relationships with churches overseas.
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Claire Eade
Team Coordinator
Claire supports all aspects of the work of the team.
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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.
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Revd Rosy Ashley
Adviser for Parish Development
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Ruth Day
Team Administrator
Ruth supports all aspects of the work of the Team.
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Denise Channing
Clergy development and wellbeing
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Registrar

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Lee Coley
Diocesan Registrar
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Phone: 07989 205926
Stone King LLP, Boundary House, 91 Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 6HR
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Frances Reynolds
Registry Assistant
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Phone: 020 7796 1007
Stone King LLP, Boundary House, 91 Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 6HR
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Davinia Davey
Apprentice Solicitor
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Phone: 01225 337599
Stone King LLP, Upper Borough Court (UBC), Upper Borough Walls, Bath BA1 1R
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Specialist Advisers
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Rashida Hartley
Racial Justice Project Officer
Rashida supports the Bishop’s Racial Justice Task Group in delivering the commitments made by the Bishop of Bristol in June 2020
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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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Hayley Brydges
Mental Health Adviser
Hayley advises the Diocese in developing training and support for staff and volunteers in our churches, to improve the welcome and support we give to people living with mental health challenges and their families and carers.
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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 & Safeguarding and ED&I
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.
Contact Mobile: 07543 504977
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Katheryn Caithness
Safeguarding Team Co-ordinator
Katheryn provides advice and guidance to Parishes and Safeguarding Officers on policy, procedure, DBS and Safer Recruitment and on all training matters.
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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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Esther Williams
Safeguarding Case Worker
Esther provides support undertaking case work and enquiries regarding allegations and the management of persons who may pose a risk.
Contact Moblie: 07543 505065
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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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Transforming Church.Together
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Rob Mountain
Director of Transformation
Rob supports the Bishop, CEO and SLT members in acheiving the transformation that God has inspired us to aim for. He also reviews and evaluates progress to make sure we are achieving what we set out to do and helps project members to suceed in their part of the Transforming Church. Together programme.
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Michelle Butler
Transforming Church. Together (TCT) Programme Manager
Michelle is responsible for leading the team and implementing the new Transforming Church. Together Programme, working collaboratively, creating transformational and cultural change.
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Elizabeth Bergeron
Transforming Church. Togther (TCT) Programme Officer
Elizabeth helps to record and monitor the risk, progress, budgets and impact. Working collaboratively with the Communications Team and key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that everyone is well informed, inspired and connected.
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