Emmanuel joined us in January 2024, he is now Co Chair with James. He is also on the advisory board and has responsibility for our hosting worktream

James joined the trustees in May 2022. He has a masters degree in International Development and over the last decade has worked with NGOs in Africa and as a trustee with development charities in Bristol. He has a keen interest in climate change mitigation and adaption strategies.

Laura has been a trustee for BHN since 2018. She is the Finance Director of a community interest company that invests in impactful projects and housing. She is interested in sustainability and believes that everyone should have a safe place to live and the opportunity to fulfil on what really matters to them.

Emmanuel is one of our members. He has been a member of BHN's advisory Board and now serves on the Board of Trustees.

Anita joined the Board of Trustees as Treasurer in November 2022. She is an accountant with full AAT membership and a bachelors degree with honours in Accounting and Finance from Birmingham City University. She works in finance for a housing association. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Asma is a BHN hosted member and regularly attends our Drop In. She is the trustee responsible for leading on member voice and a member of our advisory board. Asma is studying for a masters degree in Law.

"Katharine is a freelance medical journalist, with a Masters in Science Communication. She has previously worked as an editor and an A Level teacher. Having volunteered as an English teacher for BHN for the past couple of years, this is her first trustee role."

Emily runs a film catering business and has worked for many organisations in the third sector in Bristol. She has 2 grown up sons, a loving partner of 24 years and her family dog Cami. She is particularly interested in righting injustice and is passionate in supporting refugees to regain resilience, strength and hope.

Laura is our Hosting Manager. Contact Laura for advice on homeless asylum seekers

Helen is our Welcome Centre Manager and ensures the smooth running of our Monday Drop In. She is also our EDI and Member Voice Lead.

Kule is our Kitchen Coordinator and one of our Moveable Feast Chefs

Elinor is our Advice Manager. She runs our advice service and sessions at our Monday Drop In

Carol is our Data and Monitoring and evaluation coordinator.

Bibiana is our Moveable Feast Coordinator and temporary volunteer Coordinator