Skip over main navigation
  • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
Barnabus
Get help Donate
  • Twitter
Menu
  • Get help
    • Need help?
      • I'm homeless and need help
      • I know someone that's homeless
      • I am at risk of homelessness
    • Beacon timetable
    • Homelessness FAQs
    • Other Services in Manchester
    • Greater Manchester Food Banks
  • Support us
    • Fundraise for us
      • Fundraising events
      • Fundraising pages
      • Create a fundraising page
      • Fundraising ideas
    • Donate
      • Donate items
      • Donate Items Online
      • Barnabus appeals
      • In memory
      • Payroll giving
      • Other ways to donate
    • Volunteer with us
    • Corporate support
    • Shop
      • Buy A Charity Gift Box
      • Charity gift cards
      • Give Today
      • Barnabus E-Cards
    • Church Support
      • Church partnership
      • Pray with us
      • Mission giving
      • Statement of Faith
  • What we do
    • Homelessness in Manchester
    • Our Services
      • The Beacon support centre
      • Confidential 1-2-1 support
      • Housing Project
      • Church partnership
    • Barnabus Manifesto
    • Our impact
      • Facts and figures
      • Case studies
      • Annual reports
  • Who we are
    • About Us
    • Meet the team
      • Staff
      • Trustees
      • Volunteers
      • Patrons
    • Our Key Partners
    • Join our team
  • News and Media
    • News
    • Newsletter
    • The Barnabus blog
    • Videos
  • Admin
    • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
  • Staff
  1. Who we are
  2. Meet the team
  3. Staff

Staff

Yvonne Hope

Chief Executive

Expand

Yvonne is responsible for the direction of the charity and making sure we fulfil our charitable objectives every day

Published: 1st January, 2019

Updated: 24th January, 2019

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/staff-1
Yvonne Hope

Neil Cornthwaite

Interim Head of Fundraising

Expand

Neil directs is responsible for ensuring we raise enough money to operate, as well as branding and communications 

Published: 2nd January, 2019

Updated: 26th January, 2026

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/neil-cornthwaite
Neil Cornthwaite

Stephen Rowley

Case Worker Manager

Expand

Stephen directs our Support team and liaises with the accommodation providers and projects we refer our friends to

Published: 7th January, 2019

Updated: 26th June, 2020

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/stephen-rowley
Stephen Rowley

Annette Hewitson

Deputy CEO

Expand

Annette ensures we have enough money to operate and keeps a close eye on what we spend! She also monitors our outcomes, so that we know how well we are achieving our objectives.

Published: 9th January, 2019

Updated: 30th October, 2023

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/annette-hewitson
Annette Hewitson

Daisie Crawford

Housing Service Team Leader

Expand

Daisie works with people in private rented accommodation to help them integrate into the community, reducing the likelihood of being made homeless again

Published: 10th January, 2019

Updated: 26th January, 2026

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/daisie-crawford
Daisie Crawford

Sarah Alohan

Housing Support Officer

Expand
Sarah works with people in private rented accommodation to help them integrate into the community, reducing the likelihood of being made homeless again.

Published: 11th January, 2019

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/sarah-alohan
Sarah Alohan

Rachel Tambyah

Housing Support Officer

Expand
Rachel works with people in private rented accommodation to help them integrate into the community, reducing the likelihood of being made homeless again.

Published: 11th January, 2019

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/rachel-tambyah
Rachel Tambyah

Eleisha Barrow

Case Worker

Expand

Eleisha works alongside Stephen in our Case worker team. Eleisha offers holistic, person centred assessments and support to encourage people to stay off the streets and into long term accommodation and rehabilitation.

Published: 11th January, 2019

Updated: 10th May, 2024

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/eleisha-barrow
Eleisha Barrow

Margaret Parker

Support Centre Manager

Expand
Margaret makes sure we are ready to open our doors and works with engaging our guests with support work around, benefits, homelessness assessments, access to the NHS, mental health services, recovery groups and more.

Published: 18th August, 2020

Updated: 26th January, 2026

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/margaret-parker
Margaret Parker

Rebecca Thurston

Senior Engagement Worker

Expand

Becky makes sure we are ready to open our doors and works with engaging our guests with support work around, benefits, homelessness assessments, access to the NHS, mental health services, recovery groups and more.

Published: 2nd December, 2020

Updated: 10th May, 2024

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/rebecca-thurston
Rebecca Thurston

Dawn Miles

Engagement Worker

Expand
Dawn makes sure we are ready to open our doors and works with engaging our guests with support work around, benefits, homelessness assessments, access to the NHS, mental health services, recovery groups and more.

Published: 3rd December, 2020

Updated: 16th April, 2026

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/dawn-miles
Dawn Miles

Lucy Hunt

Engagement Worker

Expand
Lucy makes sure we are ready to open our doors and works with engaging our guests with support work around, benefits, homelessness assessments, access to the NHS, mental health services, recovery groups and more.

Published: 3rd December, 2020

Updated: 16th April, 2026

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/lucy-hunt
Lucy Hunt

Alex McMahon

Engagement Worker

Expand

Alex makes sure we are ready to open our doors and works with engaging our guests with support work around, benefits, homelessness assessments, access to the NHS, mental health services, recovery groups and more.

Published: 3rd December, 2020

Updated: 16th April, 2026

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/alex-mcmahon
Alex McMahon

Angela Van Dinter

Dwell Project Leader

Expand

As the Dwell Project Leader Angela not only leads Barnabus’ mission work she also sits and prays with our friends and staff, leads our prayer team and leads our staff and friends in song.

Published: 1st April, 2021

Updated: 18th July, 2024

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/angela-van-dinter
Angela Van Dinter

Adam Williams

Office Manager

Expand

Adam is the first person people contact in the office, helping to organise donations, volunteers and making sure our systems are working to help us get people off the street

Published: 9th April, 2021

Updated: 15th April, 2021

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/adam-williams
Adam Williams

Mary Smith

Accounts Assistant

Expand

Mary supports our Finance Manager ensuring we have the funds to continue our work.

Published: 10th April, 2021

Updated: 17th November, 2022

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/mary-smith
Mary Smith

Alan Hewitson

Warehouse and Van

Expand

Alan is an indispensable part of our team, managing stock, reducing waste and delivering furniture and goods to people we help move into their own homes

Published: 10th April, 2021

Updated: 15th April, 2021

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/alan-hewitson
Alan Hewitson

Alex Simpson

Digital Marketing Lead

Expand

Alex runs our digital marketing to support our fundraising team.

Published: 11th April, 2021

Updated: 2nd February, 2026

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/alex-simpson
Alex Simpson

Alex White

Support Centre Coordinator

Expand
Alex makes sure our support centre runs smoothly. He recruits and supports our vital team of volunteers and makes sure the Beacon is safe and feels welcoming for our guests.

Published: 17th May, 2021

Updated: 2nd February, 2026

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/alex-white
Alex White

Holly Wilde

Fundraising Co-ordinator

Expand
Holly works with the fundraising team on social media, communications, events and appeals. 

Published: 26th January, 2026

Updated: 2nd February, 2026

Author:

{"EnhancedSharingEnabled":true,"SelectedPlatforms":["facebook","linkedin","twitter","whatsapp"],"StylingConfig":{"Heading":"Share this page","HeadingStyle":"above","IconShape":"square","IncludeText":false,"BackgroundColor":null,"IconTextColor":null}}
https://www.barnabus.org/faqs/holly-wilde
Holly Wilde
Back to top

Latest

  • "I wasn't ready then, but I'm ready now" - Leanne's Journey

    Recovery is rarely a straight path, especially when homelessness and addiction are part of the story. Leanne's journey shows just how important it is to have support available when someone is finally ready to accept it.

  • Renters Rights Act - What's changed and what does it mean for you and for Barnabus?

    Renters Rights Act - What's changed and what does it mean for you and for Barnabus?

    The Renters Rights Act is the biggest change in housing law in a generation. It aims to make the lives of renters better by improving their housing stability and housing quality. You can read about what's changed and what does it mean for you and for Barnabus?

  • Starting From Scratch

    Starting From Scratch

    Stanley has been accessing Barnabus’ services at our Beacon support centre since September 2024. Prior to this, he had experienced six years of rough sleeping in Manchester, with only intermittent periods of sofa surfing between friends and family. His homelessness began following a relationship breakdown and over time he developed a significant dependency on alcohol, which further impacted his physical health and stability.

  • A journey from uncertainty to stability

    A journey from uncertainty to stability

    We first met Lily and Peter several years ago after they were granted refugee status. While this was a major step forward, it also brought sudden instability. As they were no longer eligible to remain in Home Office accommodation, they quickly found themselves facing homelessness, unsure where they would sleep from one night to the next.

Most read

  • Volunteer with us

    Volunteer with us

    Our wonderful volunteers are the heart of what we do and without them, we couldn’t do the work we do to get people housed. We have volunteers from all over Greater Manchester, as well as Cheshire and Lancashire, all age groups and all walks of life.

  • CLOTHING. FOOD. TOILETRIES. FOUNDATIONS FOR A NEW LIFE

    CLOTHING. FOOD. TOILETRIES. FOUNDATIONS FOR A NEW LIFE

    Please support our work with donations of the items we are short of but need to run our services everyday. You can also support us through ordering urgently needed items online to be delivered to our door.

  • I'M HOMELESS AND I NEED HELP

    I'M HOMELESS AND I NEED HELP

    Barnabus helps adults who are homeless – whether you’re living on the streets, in temporary accommodation or at risk of homelessness. If you have a family with dependents under the age of 18 or are under 18 yourself, we recommend that you contact your local authority immediately.

  • Homelessness in Manchester

    If you’ve walked the streets of Manchester, you’ve almost certainly passed by a rough sleeper. In fact, you’ve probably noticed that there are more people living and sleeping out on the streets. In 2010, the official rough sleeper figure was 7. In 2018, it was 94. Unfortunately, we know that in reality, the number is much higher. Please read on to find out more about homelessness in our city.

  • ARE YOU READY TO  MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

    ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

    We currently have the following vacancies

  • Dragon Boat Race, Sale Water Park, Saturday 12th September 2026

    Dragon Boat Race, Sale Water Park, Saturday 12th September 2026

    Join our Barnabus team at Sale Water Park for another fantastic sponsored Dragon Boat race across the dock. Have fun and at the same time help people on their journey from the streets and into a home for good.

  • IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT A BED IT’S ABOUT OPENING A DOOR

    IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT A BED IT’S ABOUT OPENING A DOOR

    At Barnabus, we believe that everyone deserves a better tomorrow. We know the journey off the streets isn’t easy, but we’ll stand by your side every step of the way. See how Stephen found new hope and a new life through Barnabus and God’s love.

  • GETTING OFF THE STREETS TAKES MANY STEPS. WE’LL BE THERE FOR EVERY ONE OF THEM.

    GETTING OFF THE STREETS TAKES MANY STEPS. WE’LL BE THERE FOR EVERY ONE OF THEM.

    We host a range of social, creative and skill-based afternoon activities to improve self-confidence and wellbeing. They’re all held at our Beacon Support Centre.

  • How we're helping

    The stress and anxiety people can suffer when they are homeless means they often feel afraid to reach out and taking that small step towards getting help can seem like a mammoth task. That’s why our team is there to help from the start, giving tailored support and advice every single step of the way.

  • What would make someone choose to sleep on the floor next to their bed rather than in it?

    What would make someone choose to sleep on the floor next to their bed rather than in it?

    What would make someone choose to sleep on the floor next to their bed rather than in it? Some of the people we support struggle so deeply with trauma that even when they have a home they find themselves struggling or completely unable to sleep in the bed, instead they choose to sleep on the floor, on their sofas or sometimes even spending nights back on the streets.

Tag cloud

Barnabus Beacon charity donate donation help help the homeless homeless homeless charity manchester homelessness information Manchester Manchester homeless non-profit support volunteer

subscribe to our newsletter

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. For information about our privacy practices, please visit our website.

What would you like to hear about?

Contact Us

  • Barnabus, Support office, 61 Bloom Street, Manchester, England. M1 3LY
  • 0161 237 3223

Quick links

  • Homelessness FAQs
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Notice

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • linkedin
               
© Barnabus 2023. All rights reserved. Barnabus is a registered charity: no. 1174410.
Manage Cookie Preferences