Meet the team!
This page has information about our staff team. You can read about why they came to Oxygen and what motivation they have to work for young people. In addition, we want to give you a personal insight into our work every month written by staff members.
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John
CEO
It is a real privilege to lead Oxygen for over 10 yeras and work to help improve the lives of young people. I have been involved in youth work for almost 30 years and have always had a heart for those on the fringes of society. I have worked with young offenders, those excluded from school, as an education policy adviser, and as a church youth worker. To get to know more about me. Read this little interview, by a brilliant young reporter here!
Brenda
Senior Street Pastor
Originally from South Africa, I have lived in the UK for over 20yrs. I am a trained nurse, but have been on a career break for several years after starting a family. I have been a Street Pastor for 5 yrs, and have recently become a senior Street Pastor. It is a real blessing to be able to work for an organisation that I am passionate about.
Kat
Sessional Youth Worker
My name is Kat, I've been working with children and teenagers for seven years and joined the Oxygen team three and a half after doing a work placement with them earlier on this year. I enjoy working with young people because it's fun and interesting and I want to make a difference in anyway I can.
I also have a degree in Drama and enjoy theatre and acting in my spare time.
Danica
Youth Worker
I am a youth worker for oxygen and I work at kingsnympton youth club and at the after school club at coombe boys. I really enjoy working for oxygen because we are always there for each other. Working for oxygen has made me a more confident person. I enjoy working at the youth club and coombe boys because both clubs are completely different and you get to support different types of young people. When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my family and watching documentaries.
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James
Sessional Youth Worker
I’m James. I am 25 years old. I have lived in New Malden for most of my life and some of the highlights have been making good friends, playing sport and being involved in youth work, whether this be at Christ Church or later on for Oxygen. Alongside supporting young people and playing Sport, Drama and Music are of interest to me, and I have been part of Drama productions and music performances - I am fortunate to have been taught to play the piano at an early age. Through working in the Oxygen shop, I have had a glimpse of retail work and this is something I have found myself to have enjoyed too.
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Charlie
Development Manager & Kingston Street Pastors Coordinator
I have been employed by Oxygen since the end of 2010 but my involvement goes back to 2001 when I first volunteered at the age of 16. I currently hold two roles: Development Manager, which primarily involves running our office and leading on fundraising and communications; and Coordinator of Kingston Street Pastors. I’m passionate about the role of the church in the wider community and my own role shaping Oxygen’s future and supporting our team to reach out to young people with God’s love. Leading Street Pastors has been a huge blessing and it is a privilege to be involved with a ministry which makes such a visible difference in Kingston. Before Oxygen, my professional background was in languages and education. I have been married for six years and I live in Surbiton.
Bill
Bill joined the team in 2023 to explore working with young people, supporting their mental health needs. Bill holds a level 3 qualification in counselling and and supports the Senior Management Team writing funding applications, reports and managing data. Bill has also undergone Oxygen's mentor training and mentors young people.
Bill's passions are DIY, walking, the outdoors, and discovering new places.
Tomi
Targeted Project Coordinator
My name is Tomi and I am the new Targeted Project Coordinator at Oxygen. A graduate in BSC Hons Sport Psychology, Coaching and Physical Education. I really enjoy working with young people and my aim is to make a positive impact on young people in the community. I enjoy working and giving back to the community and showing young people that no matter what adversity you face you can always achieve your goals.
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Trustees:
Liz Wynyard,
Chair
Prof. Brian Austin
Vice Chair
Pete Wilkins,
Treasurer
Nathan Larkin
(Youth Worker)
Richard Caldwell
(Economist)
Sadly, Rev. Peter Holmes, who was a trustee and Oxygen's theological adviser, passed away in April 2020 after a long battle with Covid-19. You can read a tribute to Rev. Peter here
Vice Presidents
Steve Barnes
We are keen to recruit more trustees to Oxygen's board and are particularly looking for someone to act as our Theological Adviser and people with experience of working in sectors relevant to mental health, policing and crime and organisational development.