Our Team
Senior Leadership
Tim Houghton
Chief Executive Officer
Email: tim.houghton@cfirst.org.uk
More than 20 years' experience in leading and managing not for profit organisations in Hampshire and London with a background in community development and working in disadvantaged communities and now championing the crucial role that charities and voluntary organisations play alongside statutory bodies and business to promote and improve a community’s health and wellbeing, economic prosperity and social inclusion.
Hywel Small
Chief Operating Officer
Email: hywel.small@cfirst.org.uk
Hywel’s 10 years of experience in the sector builds upon his strong business and performance management background in publishing and consultancy. His firm belief is that sustainability and development of services needs business rigour and enterprising innovation.
Mandy Harris
Community Development Director
Email: mandy.harris@cfirst.org.uk
Mandy joined Community First in 2008, and has 25 years experience working in the sector. With a strong belief in the value of partnership working, is committed to leading the community & volunteer teams to enable a vibrant and effective voluntary sector across Hampshire.
Tanya Dowthwaite
Finance Director
Email: tanya.dowthwaite@cfirst.org.uk
Tanya, a Chartered Accountant with over 35 years experience, both in professional practice and in the charity sector, is committed to ensuring that Community First's success is maintained by strong financial management and planning for the future.
Our Teams
Community Development & Volunteer Service
Debbie Grace Voluntary Sector Engagement Manager |
debbie.grace@cfirst.org.uk |
Gary Davis East Hampshire |
gary.davis@cfirst.org.uk |
Jane Linford East Hamsphire |
jane.linford@cfirst.org.uk |
Naomi Towns Havant |
naomi.towns@cfirst.org.uk |
Sarah Fawkes New Forest |
sarah.fawkes@cfirst.org.uk |
Jo Proctor Eastleigh |
jo.proctor@cfirst.org.uk |
Jagat Singh Lead Volunteering Service Coordinator |
jagat.singh@cfirst.org.uk |
Olivia May Volunteering Service Coordinator |
olivia.may@cfirst.org.uk |
Jane Bray Membership Officer & LCP Coordinator |
Jane.Bray@cfirst.org.uk |
Central Services
Gill Drake Finance Manager |
gill.drake@cfirst.org.uk |
Sue Musselwhite Finance Officer |
sue.musselwhite@cfirst.org.uk |
Beverley Palmer Assistant Finance Officer |
Beverley.Palmer@cfirst.org.uk |
Claire Perrio Assistant Finance Officer |
Claire.Perrio@cfirst.org.uk |
Vanessa Kitt HR Officer |
vanessa.kitt@cfirst.org.uk |
Dave Doyle Health & Safety |
dave.doyle@cfirst.org.uk |
Ethan Kear-Davies Marketing Officer |
marketing@cfirst.org.uk |
Health and Wellbeing
Jayne Smith Home Services Manager |
jayne.smith@cfirst.org.uk |
Jane Bray Health Forums Coordinator |
Jane.Bray@cfirst.org.uk |
Leigh Park Centre & Positive Pathways
Carol Vasko Leigh Park Centre Manager |
carol.vasko@cfirst.org.uk |
Ina Allum Positve Pathways Programme Manager |
ina.allum@cfirst.org.uk |
Olivia May Positive Pathways Coordinator |
olivia.may@cfirst.org.uk |
The Clanfield Centre
Natasha Glover Clanfield Centre Manager |
natasha.glover@cfirst.org.uk |
Molly Neal Clanfield Centre Assistant Manager |
molly.neal@cfirst.org.uk |
START
Steve Witheyman Service Manager |
steve.witheyman@cfirst.org.uk |
Training
Liz Moore Head of Learning Services |
liz.moore@cfirst.org.uk |
Transport Services
Fabian Cook Transport Manager South |
fabian.cook@cfirst.org.uk |
Transport Fareham & Gosport Fareham & Gosport |
communitytransport.farehamgosport@cfirst.org.uk |
Havant Transport Havant |
havanttransport@cfirst.org.uk |
New Forest Transport New Forest |
nftransport@cfirst.org.uk |
Lynne Peters Transport Manager North |
lynne.peters@cfirst.org.uk |
Terry Mack Basingstoke & East Hants |
terry.mack@cfirst.org.uk |
Transport Winchester Winchester |
transportaroundwinchester@cfirst.org.uk |
Sue Ward Wheels to Work |
sue.ward@cfirst.org.uk |
Katie Lewis Wheels to Work |
katie.lewis@cfirst.org.uk |
Dave Doyle Mobility Manager |
dave.doyle@cfirst.org.uk |
Young Carers
Marie Shotbolt Young Carers |
marie.shotbolt@cfirst.org.uk |
Sue Ward Young Carers |
sue.ward@cfirst.org.uk |
Woolmer Forest Timebank
Annabel Clinton Timebank Manager |
annabel.clinton@cfirst.org.uk |