Our People

Andrew is a recently retired solicitor who over the years has had experience as a trustee or director in a number of different charities, having helped 4 such charities to become incorporated.  He is a Director of the Christian Dance Fellowship of Britain, and for many years was involved with his wife in leading workshops at our old home of Brunel Manor on Dance in Worship.  They are both members of Riverside Church, Taunton, and live with their two cats in the seaside resort of Watchet.  What little spare time Andrew has is spent enjoying his classic cars, or visiting his twin granddaughters.

Tim joined the Board of Directors in December 2014 to cover the more formal role of Health and Safety;  he brings a background of working knowledge as an enforcement officer in public health spanning over 35 years.  Much sense of fulfilment and success - Tim reflects - has come from God’s working on his life – to develop a keen sense of justice, compassion, and interpersonal skills. 

Mark has a long association with Hopeswood having visited our old home at Brunel Manor regularly with his family and church over a period of three decades.  Until he retired he was a dental surgeon running a busy four dentist practice, now he enjoys travelling and helping his local scout group. Mark has a postgraduate degree in business management. These skills allow him to oversee the financial position of the charity.

Sally first came to Brunel Manor with her children in 1998 and then in more recent times to the family and working holidays.  With her husband Julian, she gifts her skills in pastoral care and support at many of the events held by Hopeswood.  Sally lives in Dorset where she is a member of her local Anglican Church.  She holds a Diploma in Theology and is a licensed Pastoral Assistant.  Sally works in the NHS and has wide experience from previously working in other Christian organizations, especially with hospitality.  She brings all these and other skills to the board.

Sally is aware of God’s working in her life and believes in the importance of prayer, serving, and being involved spiritually through prayer. As a Director she is constantly praying for the Lord's discernment for Hopeswood.

Adrian has been involved with Woodlands House of Prayer since his first visit to Brunel Manor since he was about 6 months old, over the years it has been an important part of his life and faith journey. He now lives in North Wales near to his family and after many years working in the NHS has recently been ordained priest in the Church in Wales. A Christian at the Catholic end of the Anglican denomination he has a deep set belief in sacramental ministry and theology, alongside contemplative prayer. "It is through the sacraments that we are able to glimpse heaven here on earth".

He has experience in strategic planning, leadership and management in the public sector and brings these skills to the Board.