We support more than 800 homeless or at risk of homelessness people at any one time.
Our Management Team
Louise Barnden, Chief Executive
Louise joined Two Saints in February 2009 and is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to the organisation. She is a corporate member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) with over 25 years experience in the social housing sector. Previous experience includes senior roles in housing associations in England and Wales, and Louise also worked as Director of the CIH in Wales for 5 years.
Sharon Smith, Human Resources Director
Sharon is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and has worked in HR roles for over 20 years. Prior to joining Two Saints, Sharon worked in the banking and finance sector, working closely with operational managers as a business partner. Sharon is responsible for ensuring that the people management infrastructure and processes support Two Saints' organisational strategy.
Annette Lewis-Gow, Finance Director
Annette is a chartered accountant who has worked within the housing sector for over 15 years mostly at director level, and has worked for Ernst & Young auditing commercial organisations. Annette is responsible for leading Two Saints financial strategy, statutory and management accounting, budgeting, treasury management, systems development, IT as well as contributing to overall corporate strategy.
Clive Liggatt, Operations Director
Clive has been working in the housing sector since 1983, following a period in the Civil Service. He has worked in most areas of public housing, and before joining Two Saints was an Asset Management Director for Westcountry Housing Association. Prior to that, Clive worked as Supported Housing Director for the same organisation. Clive also has extensive volunteer experience and has volunteered for an Exeter Drugs Project, Exeter Emmaus, and The Big Issue.
Jon Cox, Head of Business Development
Jon Joined Two Saints in 2003 and has worked with homeless communities in a variety of roles since 1993. Jon works on business development, new business and initiatives, operational implementation, efficiency reviews, developing and disseminating good practice, and organisational representation.
Paul Dearing, Technical Services Manager
Paul joined Two Saints on 2nd January 2008 as Technical Services Manager. He is responsible for the responsive and planned maintenance for all Two Saints properties, for Health and Safety and also our sustainability policy. Paul is a qualified Building Surveyor and has also worked for Portsmouth City Council's housing department.
Nigel Miles, IT Manager
Nigel is responsible for all IT technology, including communications equipment, across all Two Saints sites. He is an experienced IT project manager having worked in several countries including Germany, Holland, France, Belgium and Switzerland in a range of sectors including banking, engineering, technology and retail.
Peter Holding, Communications & Fundraising Manager
Peter is responsible for communications, fundraising, grant activity and corporate relations. He has previously worked as a Community Relations Manager covering England and Wales for a UK FTSE 100 company with responsibility for grants distribution, fundraising, volunteering initiatives and good business practise. Peter has also worked with several large companies helping to shape community policy. A former Bank Manager, his background includes over 10 years working in Financial Sales Management.
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Did you know?
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999
Around 1000 people are helped to better manage their physical health every year
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188
The number of people we helped to gain a formal qualification last year
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219
Our 4 largest hostels provide a home for 219 people at any one time
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686
The number of people who were helped to manage addictions last year