Team

The Mustard Tree has a committed team of  staff but is dependent on incredible volunteers from all walks of life.   Below are the members of staff who represent the tip of the Mustard Tree iceberg!

Paul Wenham – Chief Executive

Paul started as a volunteer ESOL tutor in 2002 and returned in 2007 as Chief Executive after working for Manchester City Council.  He enjoys walking and sleeping in the hills, he is also noted for his remarkably small ears.

Janet Wong – Volunteer Coordinator

Janet started at The Mustard Tree in November 2006.  She is usually the first point of contact for anyone visiting The Mustard Tree as well as organising deliveries, collections and managing the office. She is married with 4 children and enjoys badminton, swimming and humming to herself!

Lydia Chan – Communications Officer

Lydia has been at The Mustard Tree since starting as a volunteer in 2001.  Her main roles are fundraising and networking with churches and other organisations, as well as  organising the cookery course. She is married with 3 children and enjoys gardening

Ken Lee – Driver

Ken is another of our committed drivers who braves the worst that Manchester’s weather and traffic can throw at him.  He drives many miles each week collecting and delivering to households across greater Manchester.
Ken is an excellent Chinese chef.

Nick Hypolite – Resources Manager

Nick has been at The Mustard Tree since Nov 2005.  As well as collecting and delivering furniture he is responsible for PAT testing all donated electrical goods. He is married with 2 children and is hoping to enjoy another skiing holiday soon!

Jez Green – Freedom Project Coordinator

Jez is responsible for jointly running the Freedom Project which helps long-term unemployed get ready for work.  Jez particularly focuses on coordinating the mentoring and day-to-day running of the course.
Jez is 100% organic, likes triathalons and hummous.

Johnny Bushell – Progression Coordinator

Johnny is one the newest members of our team and works alongside Jez on the Freedom Project.  Johnny focusses on ensuring Freedom Project graduates have meaningful destinations to move onto.  Johnny is an outdoorsy type who enjoys mountains, he has recently moved to Manchester from Bedford and has good hair.

Jim Kielty – Operations Manager

Jim is responsible for ensuring The Mustard Tree runs like a well oiled machine, quite a challenging job!  He is an extremely experienced individual having joined MT from the banking sector.

Des Noone – Driver ‘Delivery Des’

Des is one of Mustard Tree’s drivers and is responsible for collecting and delivering furniture across Greater Manchester.  Des is a great asset to the team both as an excellent driver with mechanical experience and as the friendly face of Mustard Tree.  Des has what he feels is an excellent sense of humour, others would strongly disagree!

Ian Welch – Warehouse Assistant

Ian is one of the more recent recruits to The Mustard Tree staff team.  Ian has come through the Freedom Project training programme, we liked him so much that we’ve asked him to stay!  Ian is engaged to Debs and is sadly a United supporter.

Fiona Nelson – Retail Manager

Fiona has joined us with a wide range of experience in the retail sector, bringing her expertise to help us provide excellent service for everyone coming through the doors of our shop.  Fiona loves people and has a big smile.

Malcolm Snowden – Caretaker

Malcolm has the big job of keeping the whole of 110 Oldham Road safe and clean for the many groups and individuals who use it during the week.  Malcolm has been a committed soup run leader for many years.

Soraya Sheikh – Get Ready! Coordinator

Soraya has recently started at the Mustard Tree coordinating the new Get Ready! project in partnership with Business Action on Homelessness.  The project aims to provide specific interventions designed to help those who are, have been or are at risk of homelessness, back into employment.