Our van is the lifeblood of our Hinckley-based homelessness charity, but after more than 10 years it’s spending more time in the garage than on the road. Every donation helps us keep changing lives in Hinckley and beyond.
Martin will be working to ensure the continuing development of the charity to maintain and grow the way in which it brings practical and realistic support for those who need it.
He brings over forty years of international business experience to the role primarily through working to develop the performance of people and their organisations across a variety of commercial industries.
Alongside his role at Emmaus, he is an advisor to the Cancer Support Engagement Group at the Derby and Burton Hospital Trust.
A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, he also retains a seat on the Harvard Business Review advisory council.
Anthony works for Coventry Building Society as an Operational Risk Business Partner. He is a certified Change and Project professional with over 20 years’ experience, predominantly in Financial Services but also in Insurance and Private Healthcare. Anthony studied at Bournemouth University and is also qualified in Mental Health.
Grace brings operational leadership experience from working in STEM for over 20 years. She holds an executive role within ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) which specialises in laboratory testing services globally.
Grace studied at Coventry University and is a Chartered Manager with the Chartered Management Institute. She is passionate about equality and inclusion and within the workplace leads global employee communities focusing on gender and LGBTQ+ representation.
Whilst living in the Midlands all her life, Grace has been aware of the valuable support that Emmaus provides and has volunteered as a trustee since March 2025.
Nicky joined the charity in 2024. She is a qualified marketing professional, with more than 20 years’ experience of B2B and B2C marketing within Financial Services and Professional Services. Nicky first became aware of Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland when she moved to the area, 10 years ago. Having seen the work involved in helping people to rebuild their lives, she was motivated to become more involved.
Jane has volunteered at our charity since 2018 when she was instrumental in setting up an upcycle craft section – now found within the Emporium shop. A retired university lecturer and programme director, Jane is passionate about sustainability and waste reduction. She is keen to foster acts of solidarity and collaborations that will benefit both Emmaus and the wider local community.
