About Us

Bev has a history of working with young people and communities in a variety of spaces, working in Wolverhampton for a children and young people’s charity prior to joining Community Resource.

She is also passionate about volunteering, and has had a variety of volunteer roles throughout her life, most recently at a youth organisation and as a school governor.

As CEO, her role is to work with the team to achieve the best for the communities of Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin. She oversees all the major functions of the organisation and leads in creating, implementing and achieving the charity’s strategy. She also ensures the charity is represented in a variety of spaces and networks so the needs of the communities Community Resource supports are known and heard.

Outside of work and her volunteer role Bev enjoys spending time with her family. They are avid film fans and often visit the cinema once a week. She also enjoys cooking, likes to knit (although nothing is produced fast) and loves to read.

Sue joined Community Resource in 2002 and works as Head of Finance, with other responsibilities including premises management, Health and Safety and IT.
Before working at Community Resource Sue worked in the NHS for 16 years in a business support management role.

In her free time Sue enjoys cycling, walking, and going to the theatre and cinema.

This is Allison’s second time working for Community Resource! She came back to the organisation after a nine-year break where she was a regional service delivery manager at Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Allison is currently Head of Service (Infrastructure and Rural Services), overseeing Rural Services and managing the Voluntary & Community Support Team. The team offer infrastructure support to charitable community groups and organisations throughout Shropshire. They support with training, volunteer recruitment, funding and grant support and support and guidance on charity governance and legal structures.

Allison lives in the Shropshire countryside with her husband, daughters, horses, chickens and cat! She enjoys walking, riding, exploring the beautiful countryside in her caravan and socialising with family and friends.

Lynn has worked at Healthwatch Shropshire for 10 years and is passionate about bringing the voice of the people of Shropshire to those running health and social care services to help them to identify what is working well, where the gaps are and where things can be improved.

Before joining Healthwatch Shropshire Lynn taught in Further Education, mentored other teachers, and provided student support across a range of subjects. She has also worked as a Children and Families Social Worker in Shropshire specialising in prevention and multi-agency working.

Lynn is a trained actor and Director with experience of lighting and set design. She enjoys being involved in amateur dramatics when she has the time and has a cocker poo called Midge (aka ‘Mooie’).

Hanna brings a wealth of experience in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and communications across the charity and public sectors. Hanna is passionate about connecting communities and creating sustainable support for vital local services.

As Head of Fundraising and Communications at Community Resource, she leads strategic income generation, brand awareness and development to support Community Resources impact across Shropshire.

Martin is an experienced communications professional with a particular focus on brand management, user experience, content design and change management.

Martin has an eclectic background from heading up a digital team at a leading creative agency to PR, arctic expeditions and driving people focussed, cultural and organisational change in corporate and not for profit organisations.

Emma brings her background in journalism, digital content, and charity communications to help tell the stories of how Community Resource supports people and strengthens communities across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. She’s passionate about making communications inclusive, engaging, and accessible.

Outside of work, Emma is a mum of two, a keen member of her local book club, and runs a small birth pool hire business supporting positive birth experiences in her community.

Kim joined Community Resource in the summer of 2024.

Kim has over 16 years of experience in the voluntary and community sector, previously working for Qube and Guide Dogs. She has been instrumental in delivering various projects that support people in Shropshire and the West Midlands, encouraging community engagement through volunteering, social activities, Social Prescribing, and offering guidance. Currently,

Kim leads the Employability and Enterprise Programme, a partnership initiative that helps young people develop essential life skills, gain valuable experience, and achieve their aspirations.

Louise joined Community Resource in April 2025 as Project Administrator for the Employability & Enterprise Programme. With a background in administration, project coordination, and supporting young people through creative workshops and work experience, she is passionate about helping others grow in confidence and discover new opportunities.

Having lived in Shrewsbury for the past few years, Louise is excited to contribute to her local community through her role, helping young people build skills, confidence, and aspirations for the future. She enjoys working as part of a team and brings a calm, organised, and supportive approach to everything she does.

Outside of work, Louise enjoys spending time with her family, exploring Shropshire’s beautiful countryside, and getting creative with floristry and craft projects.

Sarah joined Community Resource in September 2025 and brings over 25 years of experience working in education across both primary and secondary settings.

Sarah qualified as a counsellor in 2013 and completed her MA in 2018. She has delivered youth-focused counselling across both primary and secondary education, leading services in schools and community settings, and supporting young adults with mental health challenges.

At Community Resource, she offers one-to-one wellbeing support to young people involved in volunteering and business start-ups through the Employability and Enterprise project. She is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their potential.

The Employability and Enterprise programme is a partnership initiative that helps young people develop essential life skills, gain valuable experience, and achieve their aspirations.

With a background in IT and project coordination, Fran brings a wealth of experience from previous roles in the charity sector, including work with Shropshire Wildlife Trust and Small Woods. Her commitment to supporting communities and improving the environment shines through in everything she does.

Outside of work, Fran enjoys exploring the UK in her campervan and volunteers for a wide range of charitable organisations in her spare time.

Becki recently joined the finance team at Community Resource, bringing with her extensive experience in budgeting, auditing, and all aspects of financial management. She supports the team with day-to-day operations, helping to ensure compliance across all areas of the charity’s work.

Outside of work, Becki enjoys wandering the Shropshire hills with her Akita, Suki.

Sophie joined Community Resource as a Community Development Officer in November 2023.

She was previously CEO of a community cinema/cafe and before that Centre Coordinator/Manager at Mayfair Community Centre in Church Stretton.

Prior to Mayfair, she ran her own marketing, PR and photography business for nine years. During that time she was also committee member of the commercial creative networking group ‘Creative Shropshire’ and chairwoman of both ‘Wyldwoods’ near Broseley and the Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft.

Sophie’s role includes implementing and delivering the Lets Talk Falls (LTF’s) events, Functional Fitness MOTs other health-related events.

In Sophie’s spare time she enjoys growing vegetables and plants in her one-acre garden. She is a keen photographer, particularly landscape and makro photography, and has exhibited her work at numerous solo exhibitions throughout Shropshire.

Sara has spent over 20 years working in the voluntary sector in south and west Wales, including 14 years at a CVC (County Voluntary Council). She joined Community Resource as a Development Officer on the Wellbeing & Care Team at the beginning of 2021.

Sara’s remit includes organising events such as the Functional Fitness MOT Falls Prevention sessions, the development and support of Good Neighbour Schemes across the county and the recruitment of volunteers and clients to the Buddy System – an initiative that supports individuals who may be isolated, alone or lacking in confidence take that first step in getting involved in local activities.

In her spare time Sara enjoys reading, walking and yoga, although she admits she doesn’t do enough of either at the moment! She loves going to the cinema, especially the ‘posh’ ones where you can put your feet up and have pizza and cocktails delivered to your seat. And finally, she loves the sea, despite the closest one being a bit of a trek from Shrewsbury!

Susann joined Community Resource in 2017, and is responsible for developing, managing and delivering services to improve the lives of people living with a sight and hearing loss.

Susann extensive background in the charity sector, having worked alongside volunteers for many years to provide support to people in the community, as well as helping to develop and deliver key initiatives.

In her spare time, Susann enjoys reading non-fiction books and exploring the outdoors with Walter, her cheeky Dachshund!

Kevin facilitates the Musketeers and Maidens group at Community Resource, a role he’s held since 2010 across three different venues. He brings over 30 years’ experience in social care, having worked in both the private and voluntary sectors, including managing a care facility.

When he’s not running the M&M group, Kevin enjoys walking his dog, Bailey, and playing pool for a local Oswestry team.

Sarah moved to Shropshire in 2014 after living in Canada for 4 years due to a military posting, which was incredible! Sarah has a nursing background as well as being a cabin crew member for a franchise of British Airways in the past. She gave up her wings when she had her first baby.

Upon returning to the UK, Sarah commenced employment with Community Resource and the John Lewis Partnership. She ran our Musketeers and Maidens group for adults with physical disabilities for 4 years and currently facilitates the Care and Share dementia support group in Market Drayton, which she has done for the duration of her time at Community Resource. Alongside Market Drayton, she has also facilitated our Care & Share group in Shrewsbury for a number of years.

Sarah has 2 children, a husband currently working abroad and 2 dogs and 2 hens.  The group members at Care & Share benefit from the fact that she bakes superb cakes which she brings to group sessions!

Nickie joined Community Resource in 2001, fresh from her apprenticeship in administration. During her 20-plus years with the charity Nickie has worked in a variety of roles, starting as a part-time receptionist when she was 19 and the organisation was based at College Hill in Shrewsbury town centre.

Nickie’s other roles from then until now include working in the Voluntary Sector Support Unit, as a Volunteer Outreach officer and Project Officer for our Care and Share dementia support groups. She is now supporting people as our Affordable Fuel Project Officer, overseeing the running of the Oil Buying Club, providing energy saving advice and support and administrating grants to our Hardship Fund.

Nickie used to be a County swimmer and continues to enjoy the sport in her free time. She also enjoys crafting and has utilised this skill in a lot of her work for the charity. She also enjoys walking and binge-watching Netflix!

Duncan was an Economic Regeneration Consultant working in the Public and Private Sector.

His path crossed with Community Resource when he worked as a Covid-19 vaccination volunteer for 10 months. He then joined the team as Volunteer and Infrastructure Support Officer in 2021, helping local charities and groups to develop and volunteering in Shropshire to flourish.

Duncan is a season ticket holder at Wolves and an avid cinema goer. His favourite film is Back to the Future, a true 80s classic!

Craig joined the team at Community Resource in May 2024 having worked with other Shropshire charities for 6 years. Prior to this, Craig’s roles included customer service, sales management, and quality control, eventually entering the charity sector due to recognising a desire to help others.

Craig has coordinated large partnership projects with charities across Shropshire which supported participants into or closer to employment. He has also managed the operational aspects of charity projects and managed a large quality assurance department.

Craig champions clear, engaging communication as Rural Housing Enabler. Supporting rural communities across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, he identifies housing needs, delivers tailored surveys, and works collaboratively to explore solutions—offering independent advice and connecting key partners along the way.

Natalie joined Community Resource in 2022, her first role in the UK following a stint living in Las Vegas, USA. She is responsible for sourcing, nurturing and growing the number of groups and activities in the community that can be used as a referral pathway into social prescribing.

Prior to her role at Community Resource, Natalie worked in corporate learning and development, where her passion for helping people really started! She also trained as a health and wellbeing coach.

Natalie is passionate about keeping fit, and particularly loves high energy spin classes and boxing, alongside mindful yoga classes and walks in nature. She is “obsessed” with dogs and often finds herself chatting to the dog before their owner when out on a walk! She also has a passion for interior design, architecture, furniture and making effective use of a space.

Nikki joined Community Resource in 2025, bringing broad experience from the health and wellbeing sector.  As a qualified Nurse, Health Visitor, and Counsellor, she is passionate about assisting communities thrive.

Previously a Healthy Lives Advisor in Shropshire, she saw the powerful impact of social prescribing and is now excited to support local groups and initiatives at a grassroots level.

Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the Shropshire countryside with her bike and her energetic spaniel, Dotty.

Janet joined Community Resource in 2021, and is an integral part of the team providing  support to the team that includes supporting our wellbeing and care programmes, HR administration and supporting the maintenance and development of our CRM.

If you call the office, she is usually the friendly voice who helps you with your enquiry!

Prior to this, Janet gained in excess of 30 years’ experience working in different office roles such as technical secretary, PA to CEO, events management and membership management.

Sarah joined Community Resource in April 2025.  She has worked for over 20 years in the NHS on acute inpatient wards and in the community.

Sarah’s role at the charity as a project administrator is to support the Health and Wellbeing team on various projects including the sight and hearing loss project, the Musketeers and Maidens group for adults with physical disabilities and a newer project supporting people with dementia and their family carers in Telford and Wrekin.

When she’s not working, Sarah likes to cycle and enjoys exploring new places.

Kelly joined Community Resource in 2000, starting as an administrator and then being part of the Finance Team. Kelly is now our Rural Services team lead heading up all things rural communities which includes our community buildings support and oil buying.

Kelly is your main point of contact for your Community Building membership and leads on the annual Community Buildings Conference.

In her free time Kelly enjoys meals out with her family, holidays and cycling.

Meet Sarah! She joined Community Resource in April 2024, bringing over a decade of experience from Age UK Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin. At Age UK, she rocked a Care Navigation pilot project and later ran the befriending service in South Shropshire, training volunteers and supporting users.

With a Psychology degree and midwifery training (she’s delivered 14 babies!), Sarah has a wealth of experience in healthcare and social care. She’s passionate about social prescribing and works with various sectors to host Community Connectors events, promoting community wellbeing.

When she’s not working, Sarah is a busy mum of three who loves exploring with her kids and spaniel, swimming in waterfalls, stargazing, beach days, and hiking mountains for sunrise.

Valerie joined Community Resource in July 2023, as a Buddy Co-ordinator to reduce isolation and loneliness in Telford & Wrekin – a successful project. Currently she is the Project Lead for Serving Families: On the Move

Prior to joining Community Resource, Valerie was employed as a Health Improvement Practitioner with Public Health, Telford & Wrekin Council. Looking at local plans, programmes, and projects with a focus on building  age friendly communities.  Preceding this she worked for Citizens Advice in Telford and Wrekin for almost 10 years as a member of the management team. .

Valerie is a fitness enthusiast, enjoys walking outdoors, attends the gym on a regular basis, and has run the London marathon. Valerie also enjoys spending quality time with her family.

Joe joined Community Resource in August 2025 as Project Administrator for the Serving Families: On the Move project. With a professional background rooted in customer service and a degree in English, Joe brings both practical experience and strong communication skills to his role.

Growing up in an Armed Forces family himself (his father served in the RAF) Joe has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by service personnel and their families,  This personal insight fuels his commitment to supporting families as they navigate difficult transitions and settle into their new environments.

Originally from Shrewsbury, Joe is passionate about ensuring a sense of belonging and reducing the isolation that many individuals and families experience. He is dedicated to helping people feel  informed and connected within their communities.

Hannah joined Healthwatch Shropshire in July 2023 and plays a key role in gathering people’s experiences of health and social care across the county. You’ll often find her out and about in hospitals, libraries, and community events, listening to local voices.

With a background in beauty retail and a degree in Deaf Studies and Linguistics, Hannah brings a strong passion for accessibility, equality, and end-of-life care. She is a keen crafter, and theatre-goer,

Liz leads on communications and volunteer coordination at Healthwatch Shropshire, encouraging residents to get involved in shaping local health and social care services. She also supports engagement activities and enquiries, and works as an Independent Health Complaints Advocate.

After joining in 2022, Liz spent 14 months living in New Zealand with her family and is now back, excited to continue working with the Shropshire community to improve services for everyone.

In addition to this role, Diane serves as the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (IHCAS) Coordinator. In this capacity, she works closely with the Advocate to support individuals who need help navigating the NHS complaints system.

Emily brings a deep commitment to amplifying the voices of those who are often overlooked in her role with Healthwatch Shropshire. Prior to this, she spent 20 years working in Marketing and PR, specialising in children’s licensing.

After qualifying as a personal and professional development coach 8 years ago, she continued to consult in children’s licensing, whilst coaching and taking on the role of Chair of Trustees for The Shrewsbury Ark, a day centre for homeless and vulnerable people.