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  • A picture of Mat Amp, Groundswell's Research Project Worker

    Mat Amp

    Mat first came to Groundswell in 2017 as a volunteer on a joint Citizen Journalism project with the Pavement Magazine…

  • Dan Bleksley

    Dan joined Groundswell in 2021 with a background in homelessness outreach and support work. As Research Manager, he works across…

  • A picture of Kate Bowgett, Groundswell's Director of Advocacy

    Kate Bowgett

    Kate is Groundswell’s Services Director and manages Homeless Health Peer Advocacy and other services across London. Her background is in volunteer management, and she has worked for the Terence Higgins Trust, Volunteering England and as a Volunteer Management Advisor for small charities and museums. She is particularly interested in how organisations can meaningfully involve people from groups who are often under-represented, so that everyone has a chance to play an active role in the community and has the ability to create solutions to the problems they see around them.

  • Rachel Brennan

    Rachel Brennan is our Director of Participation, Progression and Change. She joined Groundswell in 2019 and has extensive experience working…

  • A picture of Jo Brown, Groundswell's Research Manager

    Jo Brown

    Jo works for Groundswell as the Head of Research. She leads on the national #HealthNow research and has overseen many…

  • Michael Chandler

    Michael has over 20 years’ experience working for social justice organisations, most recently as the CEO of Union Chapel, the…

  • A picture of Sharon Clint, Groundswell's Learning and Development Manager

    Sharon Clint

    Sharon is the Learning & Development Manager for Groundswell, having spent five years as a HHPA Project Manager in London. She has well over 15 years experience working in the homelessness sector in a range of different roles from housing to drug & alcohol support. Sharon currently sits on the board for a small charity called MOSAC. Sharon is passionate about inspiring and seeing people grow their potential, she thoroughly enjoys training and supporting people to learn more about their own capabilities. She says: “I am at my happiest when a learner is surprised by their own abilities and depth of knowledge”

  • Jane Cook

    Jane is the Complex Case Manager at Groundswell as part of the HHPA team; she is a registered nurse with…

  • Dora Dixon

    Dora first joined Groundswell in 2023 to work on the Listen Up! project and became Participation Manager in October 2024.…

  • A picture of John Driscoll, Groundswell's Lambeth Care Navigator

    John Driscoll

    John has been with Groundswell for nearly a decade, working across different projects and boroughs delivering the HHPA service. As…

  • Nikki Dudley

    Nikki has been working in charity marketing and communications for several years, mainly working in the areas of social justice…

  • Ozgur Gencalp

    Oz joined Groundswell in February 2021 to support our vaccination work. He is now responsible for managing our health promotion…