Phil is our Chair of Trustees; he has been with Sunderland Connect Network since it began back in 2015 where he originally came on board as a Trustee and later progressed to Chair in 2019. 

 

Phil has a wealth of charitable experience under his belt with over 14 years’ experience in a previous role as Programme Director for Oasis Community Housing.

 

As Chair of Trustees Phil is also heavily involved in writing funding bids to support the projects Sunderland Connect Network run. 

 

Outside of his role at Sunderland Connect Network Phil is a Pastor for Catalyst which is a local church in Sunderland.

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Phil's passionate about God's church impacting our city and believes this can be achieved by churches and communities working together.