Kathy is a Major in The Salvation Army and also has overall responsibility and leadership for all areas of Strawberry Field. Kathy has been a Salvation Army Officer for the past eighteen years and prior to that she worked in the commercial sector as a Chartered Accountant. Outside of work Kathy, who arrived in England from South Africa in 1994 with nothing but a suitcase and her husband, enjoys watching cricket, participating in Zumba classes and likes to watch a good rom-com with her three daughters. Kathy also enjoys writing – finding the written word a source of inspiration and replenishment.

As the Fresh Expression Leader for Strawberry Field, Louise is developing a team as well as focusing on building relationships and missional community. She is looking at new ways of engaging with people and providing opportunities for them to explore spirituality and faith. Louise has been a Salvation Army Officer for just over four years and prior to that she was employed as a social worker. Away from work, Louise is learning to play the ukulele and has recently joined a ukulele band. She also has a love for African drumming, enjoys walking and going to the cinema.

As the Centre Administrator, Jessica has responsibility for all areas of admin across Strawberry Field. A Liverpool Hope University graduate, Jessica initially took up post with a solicitors firm where she was training to be a Fee Earner. Deciding this was not the career for her, she moved into the charity sector where she worked on a project supporting young people facing barriers into employment. Jessica, who is a lifelong vegetarian, has a passion for travelling and aims to see as much of the world as she can. She enjoys going to yoga classes and her favourite band of all time is the Beatles!

As Commercial Manager, Sue is responsible for cafe, shop and visitor exhibition function within Strawberry Field. From a commercial background, mainly in retail, Sue decided a move to the charity sector was the next step; she wanted to use her skills to benefit a good cause. Outside work, Sue likes to spend time with her family, watching her son play rugby and keeping active.

Laura is responsible for all marketing and PR activity at Strawberry Field. After 10 years working in hospitality, Laura decided that this career path wasn't for her and she moved into the charity sector, eager to use her skills and passion for a good cause. Outside of work, Laura loves to spend time travelling and walking with her boyfriend and family. She keeps active with spinning, the gym and yoga, and spends any spare time crafting, with a small cross stitching business.

Alan leads the Steps to Work team and supports trainees on the programme through the delivery of work related training and life skills sessions. He also provides one-to-one support to trainees whilst they are on placement and will assist them in finding potential employment at the end of the programme. His previous experience includes working on an employability programme for the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) and providing training in the pharmaceutical industry. Away from work, Alan enjoys walking and loves to spend time in North Wales. 

Andy is responsible for sourcing products and maximising the sales of merchandise, working to offer fantastic value for money for the customer as well as contributing to the steps to work programme in order to be self sufficient.  Andy loves spending time with his 2 boys and their endless activities and finding babysitters for the boys & dog so him and the wife can relax. He's a massive football fan (Liverpool) and enjoys both playing and watching.

Lesley has had an extensive career in fundraising and decided to move to a full time fundraising role at Strawberry Field as this is her passion. Lesley spends her time travelling and going to festivals and gigs with her partner and son. She likes to keep active at the gym and also enjoys eating out. Lesley's son is a massive music fan and he's really proud of his mum working at Strawberry Field.

Kelly is responsible for recruiting and managing volunteers for the Steps to Work programme and across all areas of Strawberry Field. Kelly’s background is in journalism and PR, but more recently she moved into the charitable sector undertaking volunteer management. Outside of work Kelly enjoys spending time with her son and is a keen runner and tandem cyclist. She is a huge advocate of volunteering and is a volunteer counsellor as well as a national ambassador for Parkrun UK. She enjoys playing the piano and saxophone and has a passion for writing. 

As a Work Coach on the Steps to Work programme, Adele provides the training content and delivery of the Work Readiness Programme on site at Strawberry Field.  Adele also offers an individual support to designated trainees once they are on placement, helping trainees to overcome their barriers and gain the skills and confidence necessary to secure future employment. Prior to this role, Adele gained over ten years’ working experience in the commercial employability sector and also recently worked on other supportive employability programmes in the charity sector before Strawberry Field. Outside of work, she is currently qualifying as a Person centred counsellor, hoping these additional skills will add to her pastoral experience of helping others.    

As the Employment and Engagement Coordinator for the Steps to Work programme, Andie is responsible for liaising and developing relationships with local employers in order to find suitable work placement opportunities for trainees. Having previously worked as a learning mentor in a school for children and young people with autistic spectrum disorder, Andie has extensive experience of learning disabilities. Outside of work Andie enjoys family time with her husband, their two boys and the dog. She also likes to swim and is very active within her church; where she is part of the worship team, as well as being a youth leader.