Meet Chris


Chris Vernon, Employment Development Co-ordinator

Chris is an Employment Development Co-ordinator on the Steps at Strawberry Field programmes. Chris worked as a peripatetic music tutor in primary schools across Liverpool for over fourteen years. He was company director for two music companies in Liverpool and has taught adult and community education for over thirteen years. Outside of work Chris plays in the corporate band 'Up All Night' and has raised thousands of pounds for local charities by performing live music and organising music events. 

"It’s a wonderful idea that The Salvation Army is going to cultivate youngsters in the precious soil of Strawberry Field."

Julia Baird, Honorary President