Meet the Team
Fosdicka Crankson
Finance and Office Manager
fosdicka.crankson@voluntarywork.org.uk
Fresh faced from university, I started my working life with the International Company, Ajua Consultants. Their specialist business was in research and feasibility studies for multinationals, the World Bank, the United Nations, and other Organisations such as the Catholic Church. They also dealt in oil exploration, shrimp fishing, and property... read more
Andrew Croxford
Volunteer Services Manager
andrew.croxford@voluntarywork.org.uk
As a recent (!) recruit to the 40 something club, previous jobs litter Andrews past but have been mostly recruitment and training based - with a few exceptions: gerbil breeder, Clavin Klein model, basket weaver, horse whisperer - just some things he could’ve been had he not joined the bureau - but he did, and there’s no point in being b... read more
Sharon Wilson
New Opportunities Manager
sharon.wilson@voluntarywork.org.uk
Hi my name is Sharon Wilson and I am the New Opportunities manager. I started my career in the financial world, as accounts officer for an American merchant bank. This involved me working with clients in America, Europe, Asian and the Middle East. Where I have received several awards in recognition of the work as an ambassador for the bank.After 13... read more
Ola Omikunle
New Deal Officer
ola.omikunle@voluntarywork.org.uk
Ola joined the Volunteer Centre in 2006 she works primarily with unemployed people. Prior to joining the Volunteer Centre Ola worked with different groups of unemployed people including young people and lone parents. Ola enjoys meeting people, travelling and reading books.
Philomena Murphy
Resettlement Scheme Officer
I came to the Volunteer Centre in March 2008 as a volunteer on the New Deal. As a volunteer I covered all reception duties as well as taking up any administrative work that the team could throw at me! I received so much help and support from staff and volunteers that within weeks my confidence had grown and I was able to add more knowledge and han... read more
Kirsty Palmer
Chief Executive Officer
Kirsty.Palmer@voluntarywork.org.uk
I joined the Volunteer Centre in January 2010 having previously been CEO at Woodcraft Folk and worked in membership development at Girlguiding UK. Before that I was trained in the private sector having read Modern Languages at university. Many people would suggest I didn't know what I wanted to do, but I knew I'd found my place as soon as I started... read more
Kim Stanway
Volunteering Development Officer
kim.stanway@voluntarywork.org.uk
Hi, I’m Kim! It’s my job to find out about all the volunteering opportunities available to people across the borough and work with local organisations to maximise the number of ways that people can get involved in their local communities. With an ever-growing number of people keen to volunteer, my work here is never complete! ... read more
Charles Smyth
Volunteer Services Team
registrations@voluntarywork.org.uk
When I first joined the Volunteer Centre in 2006 it came as a great surprise. Expecting to be referred to local charities for interviews, instead I was offered a role with the Volunteer Centre itself. That was a relief at the time! I have always found it to be a friendly, helpful place in which to work along with its determined at... read more