I have sung in choirs my whole life and I understand the power and connection that music and singing together enables in building community. I am delighted to be the Chair of the Choir with No Name and bring my 30 years of experience in the humanitarian, management consulting and financial service sectors to support this inspiring organisation. Following a career delivering multiple technology transformation programmes and counselling and mentoring to leaders and global corporations, I took on the role of Chief Executive of St John Ambulance in South Africa, before coming to the UK in 2020 to be Chief Business Officer of St John Ambulance UK, experience I hope to use to support the development of the Choir with No Name at this exciting stage.

I have been a huge fan of the CWNN since 2012.  I have seen first-hand what a tremendous positive impact the choir has on its members. The Christmas singalong is the highlight of my festive season. Fortunately, no-one can hear my singing!

Sharing a hot meal after rehearsal each week creates a family feel, providing support and fellowship for the CWNN community. I have been so impressed by the whole team and am very proud to be able to contribute to this remarkable organisation in a small way. My background is in digital advertising and business development. I hope to use my business and finance experience to help the CWNN to reach new heights during the planned expansion period!

CWNN has always been a source of inspiration and joy for me, first as an audience member, then as a volunteer, and then finally as a director of one of the choirs for 4 years. The choir has taught me huge amounts about participation, inclusion and the power of community in that time, and I look forward to continuing to learn more as a member on the board.

As a freelance performer and choir director, I’m honoured to be able to bring my industry experience to the team. My performances have included festivals and venues around the world, including The Proms, The Montreux Jazz Festival, Cantat Europa Estonia, The London Jazz Festival, La Scala Milan, the BBC, Rai Uno (Italy), on film soundtracks for Marvel and Disney Studios, and with artists and groups such as Paco Pena, The Swingles and The Heritage Orchestra. 

I am passionate about music education and have directed choirs and workshops around the UK and beyond for the last 15 years, including projects for the Southbank’s Voicelab initiative, office choirs for national newspapers and charities, and as a trainer for ‘Singing For Lung Health’ (Formerly the British Lung Foundation, now ‘The Musical Breath’). 
Bringing communities together through music and pushing the creative boundaries of choral music in the UK are two of my passions; I am excited to be able to combine both at CWNN!

Andy is Partner at Gowling WLG and former Chair. He led on the firm's diversity and inclusion drive in every way possible, he was and is a mental health champion and he is a founding member of our Diversity Forum.

With more than 25 years' experience, Andy helps clients to understand the legal issues in corporate transactions and deal with them commercially. He certainly has 'the knowledge' and leads from the front, taking a hands-on approach to deals and guiding his clients smoothly through the transaction process.

I am so excited to be part of The Choir With No Name. As a choral singer I know first-hand the positive feelings of togetherness and empowerment that come from singing with others. The Choir with No Name changes lives and it’s a privilege for me to be part of this in a small way.

My background is as a fundraiser in the creative and heritage sector. I work with philanthropists and grant givers to build generous relationships that make important and impactful work happen. Currently I’m Head of Philanthropy at Chichester Festival Theatre and a fundraising consultant for various creative organisations. I love seeing the difference that gifts of all sizes can make, and will be bringing this passion to CWNN as it grows and develops.

I feel extremely privileged to be able to contribute to the work of the amazing Choir with No Name as one of its trustees. Having sung in choirs for many years I've experienced first hand the sense of friendship, support, enjoyment and achievement that being part of a group, singing together, can bring to its members. CWNN Name does exactly that, and yet so much more.

Now retired, I worked for 40 years developing and managing a wide range of homelessness and support services for voluntary sector agencies and housing associations. I know just how big a contribution the services provided by CWNN can make to its members' lives.

CWNN has ambitious plans to expand its activities, forming more choirs across the UK, and I'm excited by the prospect of playing a small part in that development, alongside the critical involvement of Choir members and staff.

I am so pleased to be a small part of The Choir with No Name. It is so clearly such a force for good in the community, offering friendship, support and stability, and most importantly the chance to belt out some great songs, for those who may be struggling in the wider world. A real example of how the seemingly small things that can make a big different to people's lives. 

A lawyer by background, I live in South East London and have always loved music, believing that its importance is under-rated in both education and wider life. The fantastic team at CWNN are here to change that!

I have never been much of a singer, in fact my kids regularly ask me to stop one or two bars into whichever 80s rock ballad I attempt around the house.  That doesn’t stop me enjoying it, recognising the sheer joy that comes with belting something out. 

I was dumbstruck the first time I had the opportunity to attend a rehearsal to see that joy multiplied across a whole choir, and to feel the sense of family that existed amongst the members and volunteers. I was equally impressed in that first visit by the professionalism and dedication on show. Having now seen some gigs I start to understand just how brilliant the choir directors, musicians and choirs really are.

I am in awe of the whole team and really privileged to be able to contribute to safeguarding CWNN.  This is an exciting time for the choir and as it’s breadth of impact continues to grow. Ensuring that every single member’s experience continues to reflect our values is very much front of mind.

I am a Chartered Accountant and a Partner at EY, having spent 15 years working across different sectors and geographies, and bring these experiences to bear as the treasurer for CWNN.

I grew up in Liverpool, and first heard of The Choir With No Name after seeing the Liverpool choir perform at Light Night in the city several years ago. I am particularly interested in services which use creative engagement techniques, and loves that Choir with No Name helps people get support, find community and, arguably most importantly, have fun!

I have held senior positions across a number of national charities, and currently lead communications and policy at Redthread- a organisation that embeds youth work within the health sector. I am passionate about promoting innovative solutions to social issues, pushing for reform at a systems level.

I love finding creative ways to work alongside staff and beneficiaries to help tell their stories. I have written articles on why media training frontline staff is so valuable and headed up a national media training programme as part of my role at Catch22. By listening to and learning from teams - and to those who engage with services - I can ensure communications are authentic and impactful.