Robert is a retired Baptist minister with more than 40 years’ experience working with volunteers. He co-founded Bury Drop In, chaired the steering group that set up the charity, and became Chair of Trustees in 2021.

Richard joined the charity in 2021, bringing more than 40 years’ experience as a senior manager. He is committed to supporting people experiencing homelessness and spent seven years as a trustee of a homelessness and housing charity in the East Midlands.

Anthea joined the charity in 2015, after a career with IBM and ownership of a successful equestrian retail business, as well as project managed new-build houses. She serves as a trustee and reception manager; organising volunteer rotas and helping sessions run smoothly.

Jackie, a retired teacher and former Head of English, has been involved with the charity since its founding. She serves as our designated safeguarding lead, overseeing safeguarding policies and procedures, and delivering training to volunteers.

Janet joined the charity in 2019 after she retired from a career in IT and moved up to Suffolk, taking on the role of kitchen manager soon afterwards.  She catered for many youth camps over a period of 30+ years and ran the kitchen at St Mark’s College at Audley End for 3 years.

David has more than 30 years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management. He joined Bury Drop In’s steering group in 2015 and served as Executive Chairman, 2018 to 2021. During this time, he played an important part in helping the charity develop. He remains actively involved with the charity.