Our Team

Gareth Owen

Chief Executive

Gareth joined Volunteer Centre Westminster in March 2010 as Chief Executive. His responsibilities include the overall running and management of the Volunteer Centre.

Carol Ferro

PA to Chief Executive

Carol joined the Centre in April 2011 and currently her role is to assist and give support to the Chief Executive and maintain an efficient office environment.

Michelle Gardner-Ford

Volunteer Engagement and Best Practice Manager

Michelle's role is to advise and support volunteer involving organisations with their volunteer programme, offering good practice advice and training

Volunteer Engagement and Best Practice Officer

Joining the Centre in 2008, Yuriy supports organizations and community groups in Westminster with their volunteer programs, trains volunteer managers and organizes volunteer managers’ forums.

Yohannes Hagos

VolEmploy Mentoring Scheme Coordinator and Brokerage services Team Leader

Yohannes joined Volunteer Centre Westminster in June 2003 and currently runs the VolEmploy mentoring programme for unemployed

Nigel Barber

Volunteer Brokerage Coordinator

Joined the Centre in July 2011 and manages a team of twenty reception volunteers who help Westminster residents find suitable volunteering opportunities in Westminster.

Louise Davies

Project Co-ordinator for Learning Disabilities & Volunteering for a Healthier Westminster

Louise joined VCW in 1998 and coordinates volunteering for people with learning disabilities in Westminster and projects related to health

Shiereen Saib

Young Carers Volunteer Coordinator

Shiereen joined the Centre in 2010 and now supports young carers into volunteering and training

Kim Alexander

Sports & Events Volunteer Coordinator

Kimberley joined Volunteer Centre Westminster in January 2012 as the Sports and Events Volunteer Coordinator and looks after the ‘City transformed through sport’ and the ‘City Guides’ projects.

Stephanie Taylor

Sports Volunteer Project Support Officer

Steph joined the Centre in January 2012 and she works with sports clubs in Westminster to develop ways for people to volunteer in sports

Peter Jones

Employeee Volunteer Manager

Peter manages the Time & Talents team and oversees strategic development of the programme including business and memberships and overall operational management

Esther Lumby

Employee Volunteer Coordinator

Joining the Centre in 2009, Esther works with a range of companies and government departments to facilitate Employer Supported Volunteering and broker staff into volunteering roles

Dawn Newton

Employee Volunteer Coordinator

Dawn joined the Centre in April 2009. Her role includes working with employers who are members of the Time & Talents scheme to help match employee volunteers with local charities

Susan Moore

CRB Administrator

Susan joined Volunteer Centre Westminster in September 2009. Her responsibilities are overall running and administration of the CRB service we offer at the Volunteer Centre.

Moshin Subhan

Finance Officer

Moshin joined the Volunteer Centre Westminster in November 2010. He is part of the team responsible for the Centre's accounts.

Sholi Loewenthal

Website & External Comms Coordinator

Sholi joined the Centre in June 2009 and is responsible for web development and External Comms at the Volunteer Centre. He is also a part of the Time & Talents team, working with employers.