The Hope Team

This is the Hope Team

Young, fun and hugely passionate about helping young people in need, meet the brilliant team at Hope Support Services. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to them directly.

Michael

CEO

I have been working in the non profit sector for over 20 years and joined Hope in 2018. I love being part of a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the children and young people that we support. No two days are the same at Hope and I learn something new every day. Away from work I have a young family who keep me on my toes and up to date with the latest trends…..

michael@hopesupport.org.uk

Lorna

Operations Manager

I joined the Hope Team as an Administrator back in 2013, soon after finishing college. It’s been a privilege to be involved in Hope’s development throughout the years, and getting to see so many young people receive the vital support they need. When I’m not trying to do clever things with spreadsheets at Hope or attempting to be witty on the Instagram page, I can usually be found planning my next travel adventure or (unsuccessfully) training my pet rats to fetch…

Lorna@hopesupport.org.uk

Abbi

Service Development Manager

I have worked with children and young people across a variety of different settings. This has included a charity supporting individuals with special educational needs, a pre-school and a specialist school. I have worked in both the Clinical and Educational Psychology sectors, providing support for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as within social care. I also have a degree in Clinical Psychology.

In my spare time, you will find me at a food market or walking my two lovely dogs, Ralph and Hugo. I also love getting creative and upcycling furniture!

abbi@hopesupport.org.uk

Louise

Fundraising Manager

After Oxford University and a career in tech and the arts, I am excited to be raising funds for the important work being done by everyone here at Hope. I’m amazed every day by the dedication and talent of the entire team, and privileged to learn about the huge difference our work can make in the lives of young people and their families, and I’m so, so grateful to all the people and organisations who help to support our work. On the personal side, I recently moved to Hereford, and I have two daughters plus a border collie puppy that keep me busy when I’m not at work, and I love to sing in choirs and knit badly!

Louise@hopesupport.org.uk

Julia

Wellbeing Advisor

I have worked at Hope Support for 3 years and love it. I work face-to-face doing groups, one-to-ones and activities. Before this I worked in a local hospice for approx. 12 years part- and full-time supporting children and young people who had somebody in their family with a life limiting illness.

I Have counselling skills, and can also provide bereavement support for children and young people. I love socialising and going out for coffee and I love a good book.

Julia@hopesupport.org.uk

Naomi

Wellbeing Advisor

have been fortunate enough to work with children and young people across a number of different settings here in the UK and oversees. I have been involved in a number of community projects over the years and more recently have started my own music classes for under 5’s within Herefordshire. I studied performing arts at the university of Winchester and then went on to qualify as a primary school teacher in 2013.

I am a Mum of two wonderful little people who keep me on my toes. In my spare time I enjoy singing, performing and getting out in nature with my family.

Naomi@hopesupport.org.uk

Chrissie

Wellbeing Advisor

I’ve always had a desire to help people and make a difference. I have worked with vulnerable children and young people in both the education and non-profit sector, working in a secondary school and volunteering in an eco-village in Kenya, enabling orphaned children to access education. I studied Psychology with Counselling at university, and have special interests in Additional Learning Needs, Mental Health Issues, Eating Disorders and Suicide Prevention.

In my spare time, I am a proud mother to my gorgeous daughter, Georgia and enjoy music, reading and climbing mountains to watch the sunrise.

chrissie@hopesupport.org.uk

Harper

Engagement Officer

I discovered the inspiration to work with children and young people after enjoying my experiences as a Girlguiding leader and being a member of a foster carer household. My experiences specialise in looked-after children and young people with special needs and those who experienced ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences). I have always had an interest in Health and Social Care and becoming a Girlguiding leader sparked the inspiration to continue working with young people to help them thrive.

I use my spare time travelling with my partner or friends, exploring all places big and small with my trusty car I love driving around in. I will be planning my next adventure before the current one even ends!

harper@hopesupport.org.uk

Wellbeing Advisor

Laura

I have always had a passion for working with children and young people. I have been lucky enough to work as an SEN teaching assistant in schools, primary age, secondary and a specialist school, providing individualised care and education to vulnerable young people and those with SEND. I have worked at a Hospice, providing care and support for the patients and their families, here I gained the knowledge of how to support young people when someone they love is diagnosed with a life limiting illness. I am currently studying a foundation degree in counselling, and I am excited to be extending my knowledge on how best to help young people going through such hard times.

I am a proud Mum to two gorgeous little boys, and a Step-Mum to two beautiful girls, who all keep me smiling. In my spare time you’ll find me splashing in puddles with my boys or enjoying a coffee and cake in a local café. I also love to go on spontaneous adventures with my little family and have fun days out.

laura@hopesupport.org.uk