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
Enterprise Director
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
Gary Davis East Hampshire |
gary.davis@cfirst.org.uk |
Catherine Billam Havant |
catherine.billam@cfirst.org.uk |
Debbie Grace New Forest |
debbie.grace@cfirst.org.uk |
Bruce White Winchester |
bruce.white@cfirst.org.uk |
Jagat Singh Volunteering Service |
jagat.singh@cfirst.org.uk |
Lorraine Lambert Volunteering Service |
lorraine.lambert@cfirst.org.uk |
Central Services
Lin Dudman PA to Chief Executive Officer |
lin.dudman@cfirst.org.uk |
Jean Field Finance Officer |
jean.field@cfirst.org.uk |
Sue Musselwhite Finance Officer |
sue.musselwhite@cfirst.org.uk |
Michelle Addis Finance Officer |
michelle.addis@cfirst.org.uk |
Vanessa Kitt HR Officer |
Vanessa.kitt@cfirst.org.uk |
Janet Strangeway Marketing Officer |
Janet.strangeway@cfirst.org.uk |
Hannah Baxter Digital Marketing Officer |
hannah.baxter@cfirst.org.uk |
Dave Doyle Health & Safety |
dave.doyle@cfirst.org.uk |
Health and Wellbeing
Jackie Hartless Home Services and Health |
jackie.hartless@cfirst.org.uk |
Lin Dudman Social Prescribing |
lin.dudman@cfirst.org.uk |
Jayne Smith Home Services |
jayne.smith@cfirst.org.uk |
Positive Pathways & Heart of the Park
Ina Allum Postive Pathways |
ina.allum@cfirst.org.uk |
Kat Baseley Postive Pathways |
kat.baseley@cfirst.org.uk |
Jo Roberts Postive Pathways |
jo.roberts@cfirst.org.uk |
Beverley Palmer Heart of the Park |
beverley.palmer@cfirst.org.uk |
Dan Moore Heart of the Park |
dan.moore@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 |
Rachel Dowbakin Coordinator |
rachel.dowbakin@cfirst.org.uk |
Tori Perry Coordinator |
tori.perry@cfirst.org.uk |
Transport Services
Lynne Peters Head of Transport Services (North) |
lynne.peters@cfirst.org.uk |
Gavin Rowe Head of Transport Services (South) |
gavin.rowe@cfirst.org.uk |
Terry Mack Basingstoke |
terry.mack@cfirst.org.uk |
Andy Mears Winchester |
andy.mears@cfirst.org.uk |
Chris Antoniou East Hampshire |
chris.antoniou@cfirst.org.uk |
Scott Curtis Fareham & Gosport |
scott.curtis@cfirst.org.uk |
Ann Gunn Havant |
ann.gunn@cfirst.org.uk |
New Forest Transport New Forest |
nftransport@cfirst.org.uk |
Sue Ward Wheels to Work |
sue.ward@cfirst.org.uk |
Andy Yates Wheels to Work |
andy.yates@cfirst.org.uk |
Young Carers
Marie Shotbolt Young Carers |
marie.shotbolt@cfirst.org.uk |