Vimala joined The Nehemiah Project as our Office Administrator in January 2025, bringing a wealth of experience following a 13-year gap during which she dedicated herself to her family as a housewife. Before this, she built a diverse professional background, serving as a Deputy Project Leader, HR Assistant, and Administrator. In her current role, she manages housing benefits and oversees general office administration, contributing to the smooth operation of the organization.

Tracey organises all the Charity's accounts and administration, and keeps spending in line. Tracey has a PGDip in Business Administration, and as a CAP Money Adviser, she also takes modules in Budgeting in A New Future, and supports men in understanding and managing their finances.

Paul has worked within the Criminal Justice system since 1995, working for various public sectors departments and joined Nehemiah in February 2019. Paul interviews and assesses applicants to join Nehemiah's programme, as well as promoting our service to a wide range of agencies in the sector

Miriam has been CEO of TNP since September 2025. She brings a wealth of experience in using the arts to empower marginalised communities, as well as leading social enterprises and running round-the-clock frontline services with a holistic approach. Passionate about tackling injustice, Miriam enjoys building partnerships with businesses, faith groups, and community leaders. She is motivated by a vision to inspire others and create lasting positive change – both socially and psychologically – in the lives of the people TNP supports.

Mark is our Lived Experience Practitioner and brings with him invaluable experience and knowledge of drug addiction, homelessness, and the criminal justice system. Mark shares his experience, strength and hope to those entering the project to encourage others that change is possible.

Lois Ravenscroft is the Development Director for The Nehemiah Project responsible for securing income for the organisation. Lois has worked for over 25 years in the not-for-profit/voluntary sector, specialising in all areas of fundraising, with experience in fundraising for the arts, homelessness, disability, international relief and development.

Josh joined The Nehemiah Project in Oct 2022 and brings with him frontline experience of working with those struggling with homelessness and addiction issues. As Operations Manager he, and his team, keep the charity ticking along, supporting the Recovery team in the essential work that they do with our residents. Josh is passionate about recovery and with his own personal experiences of addiction, views his role as part of paying forward what he has been fortunate enough to learn from others.

Iesher joined Nehemiah in January 2024. Since graduating in Psychology and Criminology, Iesher has focussed on a career working with offenders both in prison and ex-offenders. Iesher has always been intrigued with the mind and behaviour, and how addiction can have an impact of this. She is very positive and passionate about recovery, and strongly encourages residents. Iesher is one of our facilitators and delivers the CBT-based Recovery Programme, A New Future, in our stage one Croydon house.

Emily joined The Nehemiah Project in 2023 to support Lois Ravenscroft with Fundraising and Communications. She has an MA in Media and Communications and a BA in English Literature and is passionate about supporting The Nehemiah Project in achieving their goals. She is particularly interested in representation in humanitarian communications. She also brings with her experience volunteering for the Order of Malta for many years.

Dawn joined Nehemiah in February 2019 as the Family Programme Practitioner, where she has brought about some happy family reconciliations. Dawn works with men in all of our houses. As a part-time worker Dawn packs a lot into her three days, working Tuesday to Thursday inclusive