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.

Our Finance and Office Administrator, Rachel joined the St Augustine's team in 2015. She is responsible for providing financial and administrative support to Vicky Ledwidge the Centre Leader. Rachel also works with staff and volunteers to facilitate the smooth running of the centre on a day to day basis. Before joining St Augustine's Rachel had over 15 year's administrative experience working previously as a Wedding Coordinator also as a Head Receptionist.

Paula began as cleaner at St Augustine’s in 2012. Paula is a very dedicated member of staff and ensures that the Community Building, Nursery and Support building are kept tidy, clean and safe for everyone to enjoy.

Becky coordinates the Cafe, providing hot meals and a warm place to socialise and the Welcome Programme, providing advice and ongoing practical and emotional support.

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.

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.