Meet Joe


Joe Doogan, Fresh Expression Team Member

Originally from Salford, Joe loves to provide opportunities for people to explore spirituality and faith in many different ways, including art and craft, Shared Reading – and teaching the ukulele! A musician, artist and songwriter, Joe has been with the team since January 2020. As a qualified Luthier (instrument maker), he is keen on carpentry and is currently developing a ukulele-making course. He, with his wife Kate and son Caleb, lives near Penny Lane.

"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