Meet the Team
Fosdicka Crankson
Finance and Office Manager
fosdicka.crankson@voluntarywork.org.uk
Fresh faced from university, Fosdicka started her working life with the International Company, Ajua Consultants in Sierra Leone. Their specialist / main 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, shr... 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
Frances Byron
Stepping Stones Coordinator
frances.byron@voluntarywork.org.uk
Frances joined the Volunteer Centre in July 2006. Prior to that she worked for eleven years with the charity Victim Support, where she supported survivors of sexual assault and families bereaved by homicide. This alongside her work with the training and support of the volunteers in the scheme. She enjoys spending time with her friends, whipping ou... 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.
Martin Smith
Volunteer Services Assistant
registrations@voluntarywork.org.uk
I came to the Volunteer Centre from the A+ programme in 2007, and I've been volunteering every Monday and Tuesday ever since. I am really glad I started volunteering, it's been a few years since I last worked as I suffered from post traumatic stress disorder and still suffer from depression, anxiety and short-term memory loss. Volunteering is help... read more
Martin Gannon
Volunteer Services Assistant
registrations@voluntarywork.org.uk
Hi. I am Martin and came into the Volunteer Centre while on the New Deal scheme in March 2006 to get some work experience, doing 2 days a week; Monday and Wednesdays.It was one of the best things that could have happened to me at the time as I had had a career break due to becoming a full-time carer looking after my ageing mother who had walking di... read more
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