Who we are

The Shropshire Hope Organising Team comprises:

  • Pauline Mack* –  Chair of Shropshire Hope and CEO Yellow Ribbon,
  • Dave Matthias* – Senior Elder of Barnabas Community Church, Shrewsbury
  • Jane Newey – Former Pray for Schools England Co-ordinator
  • Mark Savill* – Leader of the North Shropshire Methodist Youth Choir
  • Sarah Kaul- Senior leader of Lighthouse Church and Food Pantry project
  • Rev Andy Ackroyd- Vicar of St Michael’s, Madeley
  • John Prockter- Director of Catalyst Youth Trust and Engage Schools

* denotes a Trustee of Shropshire Hope

Our “Council of Reference” includes:

  • Rt. Revd. Alistair Magowan – Anglican Bishop (Retired)
  • Rt. Revd. Mark Davies – Roman Catholic Bishop of Shrewsbury
  • Revd. Steve Faber – Moderator West Midlands URC Synod
  • Chair, Methodist Wolverhampton & Shrewsbury District
  • Regional Minister, Heart of England Baptist Association

We are very grateful to our Council of Reference for their wisdom, support and practical assistance.