Our Trustee Team

Sam joined as Chair of Trustees in January 2025. He worked at SwanBank Church for more than seven years across various roles including work with young people & young adults, communications, community activities and overseeing worship. He now works as part of the Saltbox charity as the Operations Manager for Restart (a supported housing service for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness) and Hawes Street Housing (a local housing association). In his spare time, you can mostly find him in the kitchen, watching the football and spending time with family & friends.

Wendy joined after being forcibly roped in by the founder! She worked as a social worker in Child Protection, working with children and their families who faced a huge variety of complex issues from mental health, disabilities, addictions, family breakdown, criminality and the care system. She also works in schools, and with women to build self esteem and confidence. Her professional background and love for people motivates her to reach out to the hurt and broken.

Jonathan joined the trustee team in 2020 and brings expert insight into all things legal and property-related, as well as a huge heart to support those in need in his hometown of Stoke-on-Trent.

Repheloe Smith currently works as a mental health practitioner within primary care (CWP NHS trust). She is excited to offer her expertise and to be part of Number 11 team. Her background is in psychology, education and mental health nursing with experience in both community and hospital settings.

Kieran recently joined the Board of Trustees, bringing valuable expertise and passion to support Number 11's mission of building hope and restoring lives in Burslem. (Full bio and photograph coming soon).