Our people
Hackney Winter Night Shelter is led by a group of Trustees and a Shelter Manager, supported by a small staff team and over 600 volunteers.
Our Staff
We have a small dedicated team of staff who oversee the operation and make sure we have the resources and funds to support our guests. This includes a Shelter Manager and two Advocate Workers who support our guests individually to find a more secure future. We also employ a part-time Shelter Administrator.
Shelter Manager - Kate Higgins (currently on maternity leave) Maternity Cover Christina Ball
Advocate Worker - Conor Cregan
Advocate Worker - Sam Hassan
Shelter Administrator - Sabrina English
Our Volunteers and Supporters
The real heart of HWNS is our team of over 600 volunteers and co-ordinators who run the shelter each night and work tirelessly to raise funds and awareness of the Shelter and its work.
We are also completely thankful to the ongoing support of the wider community that provide local venues to host the shelter and key services such as; laundry facilities, taxis and health clinics for guests. Without them there would simply be no shelter.
Our Trustees
The Charity is governed by a Board of Trustees who meet every month.
Chair: Andrew Hudson
Treasurer: Sarah Watson
Company Secretary: Sarah Young
Niul Dillon Hatcher
Andrea Daniels
Sara Cottingham
Luke Bruce