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
Stacy Jansz, investment banking
Shuna Mason, solicitor
Rhona O'Shea, in-house employment counsel for global media company
John Record, clergy
Judith Roberts, investment banking, trustee, international development, school governor
Amanda Sheppard, FMCG marketing

Latest

Classical Summer Concert

8 July: St Etheldreda's Church hosts the Amarti Ensemble for a classical concert in aid of Glass Doors.
New videos humanise homeless crisis

Glass Door is the founding charity partner of Homeless Stories, a video project giving a voice to those affected by homelessness.
Charlotte Terrell's Sleep Out fundraising page

I'm sleeping out to give someone else the chance to find shelter and support.
Communications Officer

This is an opportunity for you to step into a varied and busy role that will see you working across the digital and the broader comms spectrum supporting a small but thriving office as we grow our support for individuals experiencing homelessness.

DENNIS SILKWOOD, fundraising manager

Seeing our staff and volunteers bring a sense of community to those who turn to Glass Door is a life-affirming experience. I look forward to sharing that message and getting to know the many individuals involved in supporting and enabling Glass Door's programs.
CAROLINE HILLAM, administrator

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.
RALPH GRIFFIN, interim chief operating officer

I hope to use experience gained from my years in military service to contribute back to society in a different way.
GEOFF BALL, guest services manager

What appeals to me most about Glass Door is that it is open to everyone. That allows us to support individuals who can't find help anywhere else.
LEWIS GATES, caseworker

My role is about going out to people and bringing the services they need to them. This job is never boring.
SARAH SCULLY, caseworker

What I love most about Glass Door is its open door policy. it allows us to be that safety blanket for those who need it the most.
ABBAS BANDALI, data manager

The numbers tell a really interesting story. The charity has grown steadily to meet a growing need, and we can show how our approach is working.
MELISSA KERSCHEN, senior communications manager

Behind every statistic on homelessness are men and women with complex stories. At Glass Door, we help them rewrite the next chapter.
JAY BARNETT, employability coordinator

Glass Door focuses on the individual, not just the end result. We aim to help guests along their own path as they try to move beyond homelessness.

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Sleep Out in the Square

5 October: Spend one night on the pavement to give someone else emergency shelter and support. Read more