Fran manages the team at The Churn Project. She directs the work of the Project and sets strategy, seeking to make the most of partnerships with local and regional organisations and defining Our Mission. Fran also works with Ailsa, our fundraiser, identifying funding sources. A big focus is to develop opportunities which help us to deliver the most needed services to the local community. Fran's background is in teaching and youth work.

Ailsa joined the team as fundraiser in October 2009. She does a great job of ensuring we have enough funds coming in to keep all our projects and services secure and successful. For more information, see our Funding page. Ailsa also co-ordinates the production of our newsletter.

Liz has previously worked for the British Red Cross running befriending schemes for older people in Bath & NE Somerset and Swindon. Originally a nurse, for many years Liz has been a researcher exploring the views and experiences of patients and carers to improve the services they receive.

Louise joined The Churn in 2016. She heads reception and looks after the administration for the Churn. Louise has lived with her husband in Cirencester for many years. She has 3 grown up children and 2 grandchildren, so has plenty of experience in bringing up a family together with a background in teaching.

Amanda joined The Churn in December 2014 having previously worked in a women's prison, Cirencester College, Stroud District Council, Info Buzz and Festival Arts. Her role is part of the Gloucestershire GEM Project which offers intensive support to people looking for work or to improve their employability skills. She heads the team running our Friday morning Work Club.

Sarah leads the Churn's Family Services offering the Families Matter group for parents needing extra support. She also runs Ready Steady Baby, relaxed ante-natal sessions for parents-to-be, and Ready Steady Baby's Here for young mums. Sarah has a background in Social Work.

Rachel lives in Cirencester with her husband and 3 children. She understands how busy family life can be and how important it is to have support around you. She has previously been involved in supporting vulnerable families and mentoring young women.Rachel works with families attending our Families Matter group for parents needing extra support, and co-ordinates the New Baby New Life group for first time parents and their babies.

Barbara is responsible for all aspects of running Churn Young Neighbours, which grew out of the main Good Neighbours scheme. It involves recruiting student volunteers to visit older people in local care homes, liaising with Cirencester College and other local sixth forms.

Lorna moved to Cirencester in 2000 and has worked in Gloucestershire with a housing provider, assessing the short and long term needs of older people. She knows how important it is that older people continue to be socially involved in their local community and runs our Tuesday Club and Sunday Tea Club.

Sue worked for The Churn as a volunteer for many years before joining our staff team. Sue runs 'Stitch, Knit and Natter'. Sue's role involves minuting meetings, coordinating the drop-in groups and computer courses. She also has a general office support role.

Katie started in 2008 as the Churn book-keeper - adding this to her position of book-keeper for the Parish of Cirencester. Katie looks after all the financial workings of the Project and produces reports to keep managers informed. She enjoys working for the Churn Project because of its important work in the community.