A dedicated teamhelping to run ourcommunity centre
Reyna Kothari
- Centre Manager
Reyna Kothari lives in the Hollingbury area with her (patient) partner, two beautiful kids, a speed demon of a dog and 2 chickens.She is normally seen working from a table in the centre talking to anyone and everyone and trying to do a million things at once!
Zelal Akansu
- Cafe Manager
Zelal also lives in Hollingbury with her firecracker of a daughter. She is generally modelling an outfit from our very own charity shop Boatopia whilst trying to help in any which way she can and be a breath of positivity to every person that crosses her path.
Lisa Mytton
- Chair of Trustees
Lisa has been on the board of Trustees since late 2019. During the day she works at Community Works as an Advice and Support Coordinator. Lisa lives with her husband and two kids in the local area.
Bryony Tanner
- Trustee
Mairi Mitchell
- Trustee
Mairi joined the team in July 2023 and has long been an enthusiastic user of the centre. She is a teacher and has two children at Carden School. She lives in Hollingbury down the road from the centre.
Gavin Musimbe-Rix
- Trustee
Gavin is our newest trustee starting at the beginning of 2023. He lives in Brighton with his wife and son and works as a BI Analyst.
Sarah Cutler
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Trustee
Sarah has been living in Patcham since 2018 with her family. She has two boys at Patcham High. Sarah joined as a Trustee in May 2022. Her day job is working with charities and funders focused on migration and refugee issues. She also has her own business providing research and evaluation consultancy to the social sector. Sarah loves running, swimming and walking her dog.
James Bacharew
- Trustee
James has lived in Patcham for the last 8 years with his wife and two kids aged 8 and 6. James’ day job is in charity and funders with a strong focus on social justce for young people. James is also an active member of the PWRR B Company Rifles and enjoys sea swiming, hiking and live music. James believes in having activities that keep you in good health as well as provide a space for Reflection and inspiration.