Meet the team

The Boaz Trust team is made up of a friendly and committed bunch. Alongside the main team (see below), we are thankful for an active Board of Trustees, loads of volunteers who work on frontline projects as hosts, advocates, campaigners and prayer supporters. We are also grateful to the group of Boaz asylum seekers and refugees, many of whom volunteer for Boaz and other local community projects.

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Dave Smith

Dave is the founder and Director of the Boaz Trust.  He’s a man of real vision, driven by his Christian faith. Dave raises awareness of asylum issues on a local and national level, working alongside partner organisations and campaign groups such as ‘City of Sanctuary’  Read More

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Mark Cloherty

Mark is Chief Executive of the Boaz Trust. He joined the staff team in 2010 after 18 months working in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mark is passionate about providing the best service possible to Boaz clients.

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Jean Claude Kayumba

Jean Claude is our Male Case Worker. He provides practical and therapeutic support to male clients to help them rebuild their lives. Jean Claude also co-ordinates the Winter Night Shelter that runs from November to April, in partnership with churches in Manchester.

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Ros Holland

Ros is our Senior Case Worker, working with our female clients in accessing support, accommodation, healthcare benefits, legal advice and classes. She brings a wealth of experience and a friendly smile to the Boaz office.

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Emily Roberts

Emily is our Fundraising and Communications Manager. If you’d like to be involved in the work of the Boaz Trust, find out about ways to give and become a supporter please contact Emily.

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Raj Brightman

Raj Brightman joined the Boaz team in July 2011, and works as our Legal Services Manager. Raj is a legally qualified professional, who oversees all Boaz legal work in partnership with Dr Liz Hasthorpe of Heer Manak solicitors. Raj has a wealth of skills and experience including  Read More

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Mike Arundale

Mike is the Chair of the Board of Trustees. We are very grateful to him for his expertise and passion for our work. Mike is a freelance management consultant with a particular interest in the charity and social enterprise sector. He is married to Cat (our hosting coordinator)  Read More

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Benedicte Bosmans

Benedicte is a Jesuit volunteer who is serving with The Boaz Trust for one year.

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Stephen Daniels

Steve is the Housing Maintenance Manager. He makes sure all the Boaz houses that accommodate refugees and asylum seekers are safe and of a good standard. Steve also oversees various DIY and gardening projects.  

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