Our trustees

Trustees, who are also directors of the company, give their time voluntarily and without remuneration. The trustee body brings considerable skill and experience in the areas vital to our operations: Night Shelter operations, Day Services, Finance, HR, Legal, Communications and Fundraising.

Brian Leathard (Chair of Trustees), rector of St Luke’s and Christ Church, Chelsea
Kate Coles, (treasurer) chartered accountant
Marie Green, qualified accountant and global human resources professional
Ralph Griffin, Lt. Col. (Retired)
Stacy Jansz, investment banking
Shuna Mason, solicitor
Rhona O'Shea, in-house employment counsel for global media company
Amanda Sheppard, FMCG marketing

Latest

Registering a team for the Sleep Out

It's easy. Here's how.
Stella's Sleep out

On 4 October I will be sleeping outside to help individuals in our community find shelter and support to get off the streets.
Sally Johnson's Sleep Out fundraising page

On 4 October I would like to be be sleeping outside to help individuals in our community find shelter and support to get off the streets. Because I have health issues, my son Laurence McCron will in fact be out there representing me.
Drop-in and night shelter caseworker

Join the team as a caseworker helping homeless and vulnerably housed guests from our base in Richmond.

CHANDNI PATEL, tenancy support caseworker

Everyone has the right to better themselves and their situation. This charity gives everyone that opportunity and treats individuals fairly.
NATASHA ORPEN, finance manager

I wanted to do something in my career that is challenging, interesting and helps to make a difference in people's lives.
JOSEPH TUCKER, caseworker

The one thing I would like to change is the notion of ‘us’ vs ‘them’. I believe diversity adds spice to humanity and should be celebrated!
MICHELLE WILLSON, caseworker

I love hearing people’s stories and playing a part in changing someone's circumstances for the better.
PATRICIA CAZENAVE, caseworker

All my life I have been touched by other people's hard realities. No matter which country I was living in, there were always too many people not getting their share.
LUCY ABRAHAM, chief operating officer

No one individual has the whole answer. But by drawing on everyone's expertise, together we can make a positive difference in people's lives.
EMMA O'SHEA, community support and administration officer

Glass Door's values really resonate with me. I knew I wanted to help make a difference within their team.
AGNIESZKA NEPELSKA , caseworker

I know that dealing with the system can be frightening and overwhelming, so I decided to use my skills to help people who would otherwise have trouble on their own.
CAROLINE HILLAM, communications and administration officer

What motivates me is knowing that I’ve made a difference. Working in such a close team, you’re able to follow the progress of the people we help – and that is incredibly rewarding.
ALICIA FEETHAM, trusts and foundations manager

I’ve been really fortunate to see the impact of Glass Door’s work from different angles – as a volunteer, an overnight worker and as a member of the office team. I’m delighted now to be helping raise the vital funds we need to support those most in need.

About us

Guests find shelter in winter and year-round support to move beyond homelessness.
Things we need

Our partners are often in need of clothes, toiletries, towels and other items, which are redistributed to men and women in need.
Daytime support

Find a place to take a shower, eat food, do laundry and get advice.
Volunteer at a night shelter

We are not currently recruiting volunteers for our night shelters.
Find Help

If you or someone you know is facing homelessness, here's how we can help.
Richmond shelters open

First shelters in Richmond launched.
Our partner churches

Churches of a different denominations partner with Glass Door to host night shelters and and our day-time support services.
If we can't offer a space in the shelters today

Places in our emergency night shelter are limited. What do you do while waiting for a place to open up?
The problem

Central London has some of the biggest statistical differences between the richest and poorest residents. Unfortunately, demand for our services shows no signs of abating.
Sleep Out 2017 biggest yet

We did it! Thanks to everyone involved, more people will find shelter this winter.