Meet the staff
Steve Blackman
Service Development Manager
I’ve worked in the voluntary and community sector for over 20 years, managing and delivering a range of volunteer initiatives.
I’m a qualified teacher with a background in supporting people and supported living.
Slightly obsessed by live music and my ever-growing record collection
steve@volunteeringbradford.org
07904 953864
Alex Kendal
Volunteer Coordinator -
Inclusive Volunteering
Over 20 years’ experience of working in the Bradford community with groups of people with additional needs. With 12 of those years as a qualified SEND specialist teacher supporting post 16 individuals with preparations to adulthood and personal empowerment.
A holistic eco-therapist with a passion for enjoying life and travelling around in my campervan.
choices@volunteeringbradford.org
07849 704196
Sabeela Kauser
Volunteer Development Worker
I’ve always been passionate about helping people, specifically vulnerable people (mental, physical, or learning) as I feel that people of all abilities have the right to volunteering.
I am a graduate in Psychology with a slight obsession with hand artistry and music that elevates my mood.
volunteer@volunteeringbradford.org
07899 421898
Diane Fox
Finance & Communications Administrator
I have worked in the voluntary sector for about 20+ years, mainly in administration and finance for Volunteering Bradford and as Training Co-ordinator for CABAD.
Currently working from home part- time for Volunteering Bradford managing finance and communications.
My spare time is best spent in the gym, walking my dogs, looking after my family & grandchildren and sunny holidays.
Ray Himsworth
Volunteer Coordinator
Lul (Link Up Letters)
After a rewarding teaching career, moved into the Voluntary sector as a volunteer co-ordinator at a heritage railway. Using transferable skills, worked with people of all ages. Recent experience with homeless and vulnerable adults as a manager of sheltered accommodation.
Passion for renovating and restoring old property along with a love of Mathematics