Our people

Volunteers

ASSIST Sheffield is a charity with around 140 volunteers, some of whom are themselves people seeking sanctuary. The work we do is totally dependant on their efforts and dedication. We value them all.

We are always on the lookout for more volunteers. If you’d like to get involved, please contact us.

Patrons

Paul Blomfield MP,

Sheila Cassidy (prisoner of conscience Chile 1975),

The Right Rev. Bishop Ralph Heskett (Hallam Diocese),

Imam Sheikh Mohammad Ismail,  

Rev. Gill Newton (Chair of Sheffield Methodist District),

The Rt Revd Dr Pete Wilcox (Sheffield Diocese)

Magid Magid

Cllr. Shaffaq Mohammed

Trustees and paid workers

We have an experienced Board of Trustees and a small number of paid workers.

 

Living Wage Employer

 

Trustees

Godfrey joined the Trustee board in July 2022.

Joy became a Trustee with ASSIST in July 2022.

 

Kevin joined the Trustee board in September 2021. He had previously worked at ASSIST as Resource Manager for three and a half years.

I started my career at a housing association supporting asylum seekers under the NASS contract.

I have experience in business management and project development for a range of organisations...

Wendy joined the ASSIST board in July 2022.

Leadership Team

Anna is Interim Director at ASSIST

Gemma is Client Support Manager at ASSIST

I manage our emergency accommodation and I am responsible for the hosting and housing teams.

I am the Interim Operations Manager at ASSIST.

Paid workers

I am known as Jam. I am the Finance Officer at ASSIST.

Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator
Melissa is the Client Support Worker at ASSIST

I am a paid Caseworker at ASSIST.

I am the Housing Maintenance Officer.

I am the Emergency Accommodation Coordinator working on ASSIST’s response around providing accommodation...

Communications, Events and Fundraising Coordinator