Trustees have the ultimate responsibility for what happens at the Centre, ensuring it is solvent, well-run, and delivering the charitable outcomes. The Secretary assists the Chair in ensuring the smooth running of the Board of Trustees.

Helps with job searches, enjoys working in the garden and playing football.

Mark supports the work of the Centre and makes sure it is doing what it should be doing. He is also a volunteer and teach English.

David is the caretaker for St Augustine’s Centre. He joined the centre in November 2012 and is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the both buildings i.e. the centre is opened for business when required.

Sue joined the team at St Augustine’s Centre in May 2015, after having had a very varied career. She oversees the Job Search Drop Ins, ESOL classes, and other more vocational training courses, and supports the volunteers who run these classes. Sue and her team of volunteers aim to encourage centre users to integrate fully into UK life through education, training, volunteering and employment. Sue is keen to see every person who comes to St Augustine’s not only survive in the UK, but thrive in the UK.

Audrey is new to the job but not to the centre. She  joined the support programme in January 2017, working predominantly to support people in transition, along with a team of dedicated volunteers.  The main focus is preventing homelessness and helping people keep tenancies.   She is also responsible for coordinating the volunteers from the hosting project.  Her links with St Augustine’s started when she moved here in 1998 and she was taken under Denise’s wing! Like many of the centre users she feels that its inclusive nature have made it a great place to be  a part of. Over the last 16 years working with refugees and asylum seekers has been her main focus. She is passionate about social justice and has many links within the community. The new role is challenging and exciting and gives the chance to advocate on behalf of those new to the UK, but also to work with a fantastic team all dedicated to improve access to services and raise awareness of the issues faced by refugees.

Carmen Marson is a qualified Early Years Professional who joined the St. Augustine's Centre in 2014, working as our Deputy Nursery Manager leading the Nursery Staff Team in providing high quality care for the children and their families of the local area.  She is committed to safeguarding and promoting the education and well-being of children at all times.  She works closely alongside parents and other professionals, forming positive relationships with the intention of promoting and reinforcing children’s independence and self-esteem.

Samera is an Early Years Practitioner who has been working with us since 2014. Samera prides herself in providing a happy, safe and stimulating environment for the children in the nursery. She also has a good relationship with parents and uses her bilingual skills to communicate with them effectively.

Asma is a qualified Early years Practitioner with NVQ level 3. She joined St Augustine’s as a student in 2005 and became an employer the following year in 2006. She is a hardworking and dedicated member of the team who works with parents and other professionals to ensure the children receive the best care whilst at nursery. She also has a child of her own.

Sobia is a room leader at St Augustine’s nursery with a level 5 foundation degree in Early Years. She is a full time staff member and joined St Augustine’s in January 2007 when she started as a student on placement. She is a determined and enthusiastic member of the team. She takes the lead in children’s planning, giving children the opportunity to choose activities and resources of their choice. Sobia enjoys working with children and is a key worker to 12.