Who We Are

Lifeshare’s staff all have a deep dedication to helping people who are homeless, vulnerable or marginalized.

• Judy is Lifeshare’s Operations Manager, she has worked with Lifeshare since 2005, and is qualified in social work. Judy manages the core operations of the Crisis service, as well as our Respite offering at the Mosaic Wellbeing Hub. Judy represents Lifeshare at a strategic level citywide on the Crime and Disorder Board, Sex Worker’s Forum, and the Cold Weather Planning meetings. Judy was the key figure in the forming of the Coalition of Relief and founded the Mosaic Wellbeing Hub Steering Group to provide a safe, affordable space for non-profits and community groups in partnership with MCC, GMCA, and the Methodist Church.
• Ellen is Lifeshare’s Finance Manager, in charge of the financial running of the Charity, bookkeeping, budgeting and funding.
• Jimmy is Lifeshare’s Respite Coordinator. He manages our wonderful breakfast volunteers and makes sure our clients all receive a hot breakfast each weekend morning. He also coordinates our new Friday Breakfast offering as part of Greater Manchester’s homelessness reduction strategy. Once a year Jimmy manages the Christmas Project. He runs the week-long provision – coordinating volunteers, doctors, nurses, hairdressers, entertainment, and more to ensure all have a fantastic Christmas.
• Deb is Lifeshare’s Volunteer Coordinator. She supports the entire volunteer team and organises training, placements and communications. She’s also a dab hand at cooking breakfast and can be regularly found in the kitchen at Respite sessions.

Lifeshare’s activities are overseen by a board of trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company):

• Matthew Johnson – Chair of the Board of Trustees
• Nicola Sivori – Treasurer
• Jahan Hussain
• Lisa Watson
• Jane Carroll