Meet Our Team

Vanina is a Link Worker who enjoys giving guidance and support while empowering people to find solutions to problems that might seem overwhelming when faced alone.

Sarah works in two GP practices within the Hove PCN area, and is also part of the Citywide referral pathway. Sarah is particularly interested in mental health and hoarding.

Seb is responsible for the administration and reporting of Together Co Social Prescribing. Seb loves supporting the team and believes in their colleagues' essential work.

Rachel is a link worker, helping people access groups and services and supporting a team of volunteers. Rachel is passionate about the role that social prescribing can play in improving health and wellbeing.

Nia is the Operational Lead for the Citywide team of Together Co Social Prescribing, responsible for the day-to-day running of the service. Nia is inspired by the power of connecting individuals to the wider local and global community.

Mel is a link worker, linking people into groups and services and supporting a team of volunteers. Mel is passionate about the added value our brilliant volunteer team brings to our work.

Katrina is a link worker based in GP practices. Katrina enjoys working in a holistic way, to support clients with emotional, social and practical needs.

Kirsty is a link worker based at local GP practices. Kirsty enjoys working with people to make connections and find activities that are meaningful to them.

Mary is a link worker based in GP practices. Mary enjoys working alongside people and seeing the positive change people can make to their lives.

Jasia is a link worker based in GP practices. Jasia enjoys supporting people to achieve their goals.

Rachel oversees Together Co Social Prescribing, ensuring it develops effectively to connect people with the right services and groups.

Georgia supports the Befriending team, communicating regularly with volunteers and scheme members. Georgia loves how a small act of kindness can brighten someone's day instantly.

Sally is a Befriending Coordinator responsible for North-east Brighton and Hove. Sally enjoys supporting volunteers to befriend people and loves hearing about the friendships that form.

Lucy supports the matching of volunteers for befriending, especially around practical support and essential errands. Lucy loves being part of a community organisation with so many kind and responsive volunteers.

Anne is responsible for coordinating Together Co Befriending in East Brighton. Anne loves the diversity of the city and is passionate about changing lives for the better where she lives.

Emily manages our Befriending Coordinators and the day-to-day running of Together Co Befriending. Emily also has a special interest in mental health.

Assuntina manages our Befriending Coordinators and the day-to-day running of Together Co Befriending. Assuntina is constantly inspired by how a small act of volunteering can make a huge difference to someone's life.

Christine has responsibility to lead strategic planning and service development and to oversee the operational delivery of the city-wide Befriending Service. Christine is committed to creating opportunities to connect people and motivated by seeing the value in bringing people together in their local communities.

Ruth works on Together Co's communications, helping to spread the charity's message as far and wide as possible. She believes passionately in using human connection to tell stories and believes no one should ever be lonely.

Lisa leads on Together Co communications, making sure our story is heard by as many people as possible. She’s a digital geek with an interest in people, community and the planet.

Hayley assists on corporate and community fundraising, helping build on partnerships and connections. Hayley is inspired by the incredible work Together Co has done with the help of so many and is passionate about delivering their message.

Nicola is responsible for building strong, mutually beneficial fundraising partnerships with companies and individuals. A born and raised Brightonion, she believes in our vision of a city where no-one experiences loneliness or social isolation.