Meet Our Team
Jo Crease
Central Team: Chief Executive Officer
Jo is responsible for leading Together Co, making sure that as many people as possible can benefit from or be involved with our work. Jo loves making new connections which help bring people together.
Sofie Franzen
Central Team: Deputy Chief Officer
Sofie supports the Together Co team to deliver the best services possible. Sofie is passionate about giving the community a say in all aspects of Together Co’s work.
Karen Hunter
Central Team: Head of Fundraising and Partnerships
Karen leads on corporate and community fundraising, building partnerships to connect like-minded organisations and individuals. Karen is passionate about championing people and the charities supporting them.
Hayley Turnbull
Central Team: Fundraising and Partnerships Assistant
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.
Lisa Ball
Central Team: Head of Communications
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.
Nammie Matthews
Central Team: Communications Assistant
Nammie helps with Together Co communications, creating digital and print content and promoting our events. Nammie is passionate about sharing people’s stories, and believes connection is the ultimate force of good.
Matt Bridgeman-Rivett
Central Team: Office Manager
Matt supports Together Co operations and governance by ensuring that staff and trustees have access to the facilities and resources they need for their work. Matt is interested in supporting the charity’s digital transformation.
Assuntina Cardillo-Zallo
Befriending: Operational Lead
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.
Emily Daniel
Befriending: Operational Lead
Emily manages our Befriending Coordinators and the day-to-day running of Together Co Befriending. Emily also has a special interest in mental health.
Anne Amner
Befriending: Volunteer Coordinator
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.
Naomi Lacey
Befriending: Volunteer Coordinator
Naomi is a Befriending Coordinator responsible for West and Central areas of Hove. Naomi enjoys hearing about the difference volunteers make to people’s lives.
Sally Clarke
Befriending: Volunteer Coordinator
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.
Sharon Maloney
Befriending: Volunteer Coordinator
Sharon is a Befriending Coordinator responsible for North and Central Brighton and Hove. She is passionate about bringing people together and helping to build stronger, united communities.
Chloe Butterfill
Befriending: Data and Admin Officer
Chloe supports the Befriending team, communicating regularly with volunteers and scheme members. Chloe loves to talk with new people and be part of the success of Befriending matches.
Clair Rowe
Head of Social Prescribing
Clair oversees Together Co Social Prescribing, ensuring it develops effectively to connect people with the right services and groups. Clair is passionate about social models of care and their role in moving towards social justice.
George Roe
Social Prescribing: Operational Lead
George is the operational lead for the PCN team. George is inspired by the difference the PCN link workers make to people’s lives and the range of support they provide.
Nia Wildblood
Social Prescribing: Operational Lead
Nia is the Operational Lead for 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.
Claire Baker
Social Prescribing: PCN Link Worker
Claire is a link worker based in GP practices. Claire enjoys working collaboratively with people to improve their health and wellbeing.
Bethan Morgan
Social Prescribing: Link Worker
Beth helps link people with local services and supports a team of volunteers as a link worker. Beth believes that community plays a key role in people’s feelings of belonging, purpose and happiness.
Jasia Lisicki
Social Prescribing: PCN Link Worker
Jasia is a link worker based in GP practices. Jasia enjoys supporting people to achieve their goals.
Jenny Meeres
Social Prescribing: PCN Link Worker
Jenny is a link worker based at local GP practices. Jenny is passionate about empowering others to improve their wellbeing.
Kirsty Treadwell
Social Prescribing: PCN Link Worker
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 Finlay
Social Prescribing: PCN Link Worker
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.
Mel Pickett
Social Prescribing: Link Worker
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.
Mick Townsend
Social Prescribing: Link Worker
Mick is a link worker, facilitating positive change by linking people with local groups and services. Mick gets satisfaction from being involved in helping people make positive changes.
Rachel Collins
Social Prescribing: Link Worker
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.
Seb Feast
Social Prescribing: Data and Admin Officer
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.
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