A charity team working to address homelessness

Duncan Shrubsole, Chief Executive Officer
Duncan is Our CEO. He leads St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity to deliver our work to support frontline workers to be able to provide the possible to those experiencing homelessness though the VRF the Frontline Network and the Frontline Fund. He also leads the team to deliver activities to raise funds for this vital work including the Annual BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Programmes Team

Nikki Wimborne, Senior Grants Manager
Nikki is our Grants Manager. She manages the day-to-day running of our main grant programmes (the Vicar’s Relief Fund and the Frontline Fund) and leads on the practical implementation of any new grant programmes. Nikki is an experienced Grants Manager with over twenty years voluntary sector experience. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with friends and family, walking and new experiences.

Amanda Bennett, Partnerships and Participation Manager
Amanda is our Partnerships Manager. She manages the relationships with our 10 Partners and organises our Annual Conference. She has previously worked in frontline roles, Fundraising, Project Management and International Development work in the UK and West Africa, as well as in the diving industry in S.E. Asia. Outside of work, she loves adding extra stamps in her passport, photography and leading an amphibious lifestyle.

Jane Dowden, Senior Impact Manager
Jane is our Impact Manager. She leads on the monitoring, evaluation and learning strategy. She previously worked in the science education sector, managing grants to support students from backgrounds underrepresented in science. She enjoys cycling with her family and watching barn owls.

Heather Sandover, Grants Manager
Heather is our Grants Manager, she manages our grant programmes to organisations, and supports the implementation of new grant programmes. Heather has over 15 years experience working in both frontline delivery and programme management. She lives in Devon and outside of work is a Trustee for the Devon Community Foundation. She enjoys walks in the countryside, Pilates and spending time with her family and friends.

Elizabeth Hancock, Impact Officer
Elizabeth is our Impact Officer. The impact team are responsible for measuring the effectiveness of the Charity’s work. Elizabeth’s previous roles have included working in research and quality improvement in mental health services, and in nursing. Outside of work, she enjoys growing vegetables on her allotment, and textile crafts, such as weaving and felt making.

Naomi Trenear, Participation Officer
Naomi is our Participation Officer. She develops resources for Frontline Workers and building relationships with frontline staff and organisations. This includes managing the Training Fund, as well as planning and organising our national conference. Before joining, she worked in frontline support roles in homelessness, substance misuse and mental health, and she is passionate about systems change and developing effective, psychologically informed ways of working.

Tom Unsted, Programmes Coordinator
Tom is our Programme Coordinator. He works across the Vicar’s Relief Fund and the Frontline Network delivering administrative support. Before joining, he worked for Coin Street Community Builders helping deliver their nursery and family support services. His interests include a range of sports, cinema, history and is an avid listener of music.

Abi Tsuts, VRF Grants Officer
Abi is one of our VRF Officers. She supports the Charity Team with assessments and payments. She has worked in the charity sector for over 8 years, with the last 6 in a grant giving. In her spare time, she likes eating, reading and at times, is known to actually enjoy doing DIY jobs around the house! 

Nick Stevens, VRF Grants Officer
Nick is another of our VRF Officers, supporting the Team with assessments and payments. He has worked for 18 years in frontline roles, supporting ex-offenders in a housing environment. He enjoys being outdoors at the beach, reading or listening to music. He is also an avid rugby fan.

Sophie Vincent, VRF Grants Officer
Sophie is also one of our VRF Grants Officers. She supports the Programmes team with assessments and payments. She has previously worked in the education sector and is committed to addressing homelessness and supporting frontline workers. In her free time she loves to read books about social policy, history, and culture. She also enjoys going to concerts with her friends.

Fundraising Team

Jade Murphy, Senior Digital Marketing Manager
Jade is our Digital Fundraising Development Manager. She is responsible for creating impactful online campaigns that inspire action and amplify donor engagement. With a deep commitment to addressing homelessness, Jade is driven by a passion for using digital innovation to support meaningful social change. When not working on the next big digital fundraising initiative, you’ll find Jade pursuing a love for the world, culture, and historic places of interest.

Michelle Henry, Philanthropy Manager
Michelle is our Major Donor Manager. She is responsible for building and managing positive relationships with existing major donors and major donor prospects. Her focus is to raise major funds for projects at St Martin’s and provide an engaging donor journey for supporters. Prior to St Martin’s, Michelle worked at Asthma + Lung UK and The Royal Parks Charity in similar roles. She enjoys walking in nature, singing and exploring castles at the weekend.

Jamie Swift Drake, Trusts & Foundations Manager
Jamie is our Trusts & Foundations Manager. Jamie works with our trust and foundation donors to ensure our programmes and projects have the funding and support they need, as well as bringing our funders closer to our work. Jamie has 12 years’ experience in fundraising at a range of organisations in the fields of housing, employment, lgbtq+ rights, education, counselling, mental/physical health, and asylum-seeking.

Communications Team

Caleb Compton, Communications Officer
Caleb is our Comms Officer. He works across our digital channels, including social media, website and email marketing. Since entering the charity sector in 2018, he’s worked with a range of causes, from conservation to human rights and children’s welfare. A big boxing fan, Caleb also serves as vice-captain in his Charity Softball League team.

Operations Team

Angela D’Souza, Chief of Staff
Angie is our Chief of Staff. She looks after our people function and has oversight of the general operations of the Charity. Before joining us she managed the business operations for an independent press regulator and was responsible for their corporate governance. She loves live theatre and entertaining family and friends with a good home cooked feast!