Steve Ford (Chair) – Steve is currently CEO of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Before that he was CEO of Parkinson’s UK for 15 years. Previously Steve worked in a number of general management and CEO roles in the NHS. Steve is a member of Tonbridge Baptist Church where he has had a number of volunteering and leadership roles. He is passionate about the role that local churches can play in supporting the local community and is excited by the role that Growing Hope plays in developing this.

Richard Beasley – Richard is founder and CEO of an award-winning, International Marketing Agency. Married, with one son, he can often been found praying and skiing…mixing his two passions together.

Bambi French – Bambi is wife, mum of one and special needs teacher to many!  When she was 15 years old, Bambi was diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition called Stargardts Disease.  Over the years, her level of vision has deteriorated and even though the challenges of sight loss have on many occasions caused her to want to give up, a combination of her Christian faith, determination and support from those closest to her, she has been able to achieve more than she ever thought would be possible. In response to this need, Bambi is building a coaching practice and is the host of The She is a VIP Podcast,  where the central mission is to help visually impaired women and girls embrace all that they are, discover their purpose and make an impact in the lives of others.

Joojo Keyi – Joojo is passionate about the church’s active involvement in the reduction of health inequalities within local communities and has actively been involved in such projects. He has a wealth of experience supporting the recovery of individuals within prisons and local communities across the UK struggling with drug and alcohol addictions. He currently works as the regional apprenticeship lead within a national organisation that supports the reduction of disparities and health inequalities in local communities.

Paul Nye – Paul is a chartered accountant and he has had a number of senior roles within the accountancy profession and in commerce. Most recently he worked as Finance Director for a charitable trust, where he was responsible for all the financial aspects of thirty academies. Paul has also acted as a Chair of Governors and he is a National Leader of Governance.