I’ve been a PCSO in Windsor for 17 years and was the co-founder of the Windsor Homeless Project. I feel passionate about what we do to help the vulnerable and truly honoured to have been able to work with the most amazing people to form not only the Windsor Homeless Project but also Street Angels. Windsor is one of the most compassionate and charitable places I’ve ever known and the work of the Alma Beacon epitomises the ethos of so many in this town, that of giving back and helping others when they need it most.

Manager of Windsor Foodshare since 2022, Sarah is an excellent leader of the large team of volunteers. Visitors to Windsor Foodshare comment on the well-organised and efficient way the project is run as well as the respectful and happy environment that Sarah has helped to create. Sarah is passionate about her job and really cares about the performance of the project, always mindful of managing expenditure and stock levels. She always goes the extra mile, demonstrated by the hard work put in to setting up the Windsor Foodshare hub at Alma Beacon. She is caring and considerate and enjoys an excellent rapport with clients and visitors.

Deputy Manager for Windsor Homeless Project

I have spent the last 20 years working within substance misuse treatment charities, gaining valuable experience in specialist areas including criminal justice, women’s services and rough sleeping. With an empathetic, compassionate approach I have a natural ability to engage and build trust in those with complex needs, supporting them on their recovery journey.
I am committed to supporting those less fortunate than myself and see my role at the Windsor Homeless Project as the perfect opportunity to utilise my skills and make a difference.
My downtime is spent with family, reading and walking my dog for miles around Berkshire & Buckinghamshire.

Chair

I have lived in Windsor since 1979 and am a longstanding parishioner at St Edward’s. At the end of 2022, I retired after 40+ years practising as a solicitor in the City of London in the regulatory field. I have a great love of Windsor and its people and have, over the years, been extensively involved as Finance Chair of two local schools.

As I was approaching retirement from the Law, I was asked to take on the rôle of Chair of Windsor Christian Action, having at that stage served as a Trustee of the charity for 5 years. It has been a huge privilege to have become Chair just at the time that we were completing the refurbishment of our wonderful building, The Alma Beacon, in the centre of Windsor.

With our new facilities and, even more importantly, the dedication and generosity of so many wonderful volunteers, staff, trustees and supporters, we feel we are making a real difference to the lives of many of the most vulnerable in our community across our three projects: Windsor Foodshare, Windsor Homeless Project and Windsor Street Angels.

Trustee & Vice Chair

I’m a Londoner, studied French for my degree and spent a year living and working in Paris. I joined BT, and had a wonderful career there for over 20 years. I specialised in Marketing- including research, advertising, PR and events. My final role was as Marketing Director of a stand-alone international arm of the company. During my time there I enjoyed managing and developing teams and Individuals and when I left I re-trained as a Business Coach to continue doing this freelance.

I joined the Windsor Homeless Project as a volunteer in 2016 and was shocked and humbled to see how many vulnerable people there are in our community, and equally how many kind and supportive volunteers and donors were there to support them.  I became a Trustee of Windsor Christian Action at the end of 2019, and I feel privileged to be involved with so many people working together to support the most vulnerable. I definitely get as much back as give. I look forward to continue to strengthen the profile of the Charity and the way we work together across the different projects and community.
For leisure I love to dance and teach Argentine Tango, paint, travel and walk in the countryside.

Trustee

I have over 10 years’ experience driving socially and environmentally responsible change in large flagship organisations. Most recently I was a senior sustainability professional at the John Lewis Partnership with responsibility for strategy development, performance management and engagement. I’ve now joined the University of Cambridge as a Programme Director for Executive Sustainability Education.

Whilst professionally I work to influence change at a national and global level, I feel the strongest connection with the tangible ways I can support my local community. I was first introduced to Windsor Christian Action when I started volunteering as a Windsor Street Angel in 2019. Following that I was offered the opportunity to lead the Alma Beacon’s capital grant fundraising programme and am now delighted to have been appointed as a Trustee. In my role I lead on the charity’s strategic direction, grant fundraising and impact measurement.

Treasurer & Trustee

I joined Alma Beacon as Treasurer and Trustee in February 2022. I previously worked for over 30 years as a finance and risk management professional, primarily as a corporate treasurer, in several large international companies.

I currently work part time as a pension trustee, mentor and self-employed treasury expert. I was keen to add some voluntary work to my activities so, having lived in Windsor for over 20 years, I was delighted to join Alma Beacon.

My leisure interests include running, skiing, paddle boarding and golf. I am a small shareholder in The Swan community pub in Clewer and the Windsor & Eton Brewery.

Trustee

Since 1997 I have had the best job in the world. I’ve been a Baptist minister, first in Nottingham then in Oxford. In 2017 I moved to become minister of Windsor Baptist Church – a creative, community-based church which runs a vibrant café and hosts all manner of community groups. As part of this job I became very involved with Windsor Christian Action and subsequently joined the board of trustees.

In my spare time I enjoy playing meatloaf songs VERY loudly on the piano, walking my dog and being with my children and little granddaughter.

Trustee

Compassion has changed my life, and I have seen it change the lives of others, that’s why I’m here. The works of Justice and Peace have shaped my life as a Priest. In my studies to the priesthood, I have lived in different countries including Tanzania and Zambia, these were formative years as I saw the impact and devastation of poverty upon communities, families and individuals. I was ordained Priest for the Archdiocese of Cardiff in 2015. In 2011 I started training to be a counsellor, qualifying in 2014. During this time, I became a Priest in the Church in Wales, and due to my involvement in the local community I became a part of a local government response to house and welcome vulnerable Syrian families. I continue to work as a Priest and Counsellor in Windsor. My family and I moved here in August 2021 and we are enjoying settling in and making new friends and memories.
Alongside my life in Windsor, I am also a Chaplain in the Army, serving as a Padre with The London Guards. I have always ‘enjoyed’ being with people who are on the edge of life, I find their messiness and my messiness connecting well and from this relationship trust grows.
I have always enjoyed keeping fit and reading. Before children I used to go the cinema and enjoyed watching films. I’m sure I’ll have the opportunity again!!

Trustee – Windsor Foodshare

I am blessed to have been born and raised in Windsor, brought up with a sense of duty towards helping those less fortunate than me. The first in my family to attend university, I read English Law and French Law at Kings College, London University and enjoyed professional life as a solicitor. Since then, I have worked as a charity trustee, promoting education, and providing opportunities for young people through Sport and the Arts. As a regular theatregoer, I believe strongly that participation in the Arts can broaden a young person’s creative mind. In my past role as director of a Multi-Academy Trust, I became sadly aware of children arriving at school hungry, often the school lunch was their only hot meal. I am therefore committed to helping those suffering food poverty in our local community and proud to work with the charity in Windsor Foodshare.