Our People
Our Office Team
Our office team ensure the day to day smooth running of Simon on the Streets.
Natalie Clark - CEO
Natalie has spent the last 14 years working in the Voluntary Sector, predominantly managing Drugs and Alcohol services across Yorkshire and Humberside. Her roles for DISC and CGL involved working in partnerships to manage services that supported vulnerable individuals, both in the Criminal Justice System and in the wider community, to help them access treatment for their addiction and begin their journey to Recovery.
Natalie moved to St Anne’s Community Services to take on the role of Area Manager, where her portfolio of services spanned across Leeds, Wakefield and Sheffield. These services included Mental Health Supported Living, Alcohol Detox and Rehab, St Anne’s Resource Centre Homelessness Service, Bevin Court Hostel in Sheffield for Homeless Men and the following services within the Forward Leeds Consortium; Harm Reduction, Housing and Alcohol Detox Teams.
Natalie has been working as part of the Leeds Street Support Team representing St Anne’s Resource Centre and re-launched the service last year to ensure its integral position in the city. Her vast experience of partnership work, change management, performance management and delivering and shaping services have enabled her to see real positive change and fantastic outcomes for those most vulnerable.
Natalie is proud to be able to bring her knowledge and experience to enable her to continue this work as CEO of Simon on the Streets and lead the organisation in tackling homelessness, contributing to policy change and providing support to the most vulnerable in our society.
Tracey Ellerton - operations manager
I have been with Simon On The Streets for 9 years working in Leeds and Bradford, over those years I’ve seen many changes including austerity, Covid, and the cost of living crisis, all of which have had a major impact on homelessness. I take great pride in how empathetic we are with our approach and believe that everybody deserves a better life. I’m proud of have been a part of so many journeys.
Sam Eastwood - fundraising communications officer
I joined Simon on the Streets two years ago starting out as a volunteer because I was passionate about giving something back to the community. After finding a love for the job, I was soon taken on as a permanent staff member in fundraising. What began as volunteering has turned into a role I genuinely enjoy, where I get to witness the difference the charity really does make every day. I am proud and excited to continue to develop my career alongside such an amazing group of people
Lauren McGuire Mulvihill - local partnerships fundraiser
I am Lauren the Community fundraiser for Simon on the Streets. I graduated in 2024 from Leeds Beckett with a BA in Events Management and soon realised I wanted to use my skills to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
I joined Simon On The Streets in December 2024, and since then, I’ve found real passion in building meaningful connections, having those good old chin wags, and spreading awareness about the incredible people we support. For me, it’s all about creating relationships that matter and helping to shine a light on the work we do
Our Outreach Team
Our Outreach Workers are non-judgmental, empathic and great motivators – and perhaps most important of all, they have a shared passion to provide hope for those without a voice.
Clair Burkitt - Outreach team leader
I have worked in drug and alcohol support services within prison settings and the community. And have been an outreach worker for SOTS for the past 5 years, I have a passion for supporting people emotionally and practically as they strive to achieve their goals.
Luke Hunter
My name is Luke, and I’ve been an outreach support worker at Simon on the Streets for over 18 months. Having experienced both homelessness and mental health struggles myself, I know how vital trust, empathy, and compassion are in recovery. This background helps me connect deeply with the people I support, offering both practical help and genuine understanding. I’m also part of an incredible, dedicated team whose shared commitment makes our work even more impactful as we strive to give people the best chance at stability and hope.
Kim Metcalfe
I’m Kim, and I’ve been with Simon on the Streets for two and a half years. Before this, I worked in healthcare for 20 years, developing a passion for supporting vulnerable people to live happy, independent lives. Working here is the most fulfilling role I could ask for—enhancing wellbeing, meeting basic needs, and supporting those facing poverty or oppression—alongside an amazing, selfless team dedicated to making it happen every day.
Ania Jablonska
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Our Trustees
Our team of trustees bring together a combination of expertise and skills to develop a clear strategy for the charity’s future.
Charlotte Wright
Charlotte joined the Board of Trustees in 2018, having first learned of Simon on the Streets while at the University of Leeds. She works at Telefónica UK as a client manager, supporting local authorities and third sector organisations with digital transformation. Passionate about digital and social inclusion, Charlotte focuses on how technology can help outreach workers and staff be as effective as possible. Outside of work, she enjoys walking her dog and following all things Beyoncé.
Richard Michie
Richard joined the trustee board in 2025. He has been a supporter of Simon on the Streets for the last 15 years and has taken part in numerous fundraising activities for the charity, including 3 sleep outs, a 24 mile walk from Bradford to Leeds and a fire walk. He got involved with the charity after speaking to the team and being moved by the stories of the people they have helped and seeing the work the team do day in day out to support the homeless of West Yorkshire.
Richard is the CEO of The Marketing Optimist a digital marketing agency based in Leeds.
David Harrop
David has over 20 years’ experience as a Finance Director, the last 14 with Leeds-based Reward Funding, where he is Group Finance Director. He began his career at Deloitte in the UK and Australia before holding senior finance roles at Moorgarth and Scarborough Property Group, including Forsyth Business Centres and Sheffield United FC. With 32 years as an accountant, David brings strong financial and commercial expertise to the Simon on the Streets Board, alongside a sincere commitment to supporting his local community and helping those experiencing homelessness.
Leo Jones-Rowe
Leo was appointed a trustee in 2019, and became its Co-Chair (alongside Lynne Liddle) in 2022. He is a partner of Weightmans Solicitors in Leeds, specialising in commercial dispute resolution. Leo is a long-term supporter of Simon on the Streets, having first taken part in the Sleep with Simon challenge in 2012.
He was impressed by the excellent outreach work the charity undertakes in West Yorkshire. As a trustee, Leo is driven to help stop homelessness become an increasingly prevalent and tragic part of today’s society.
Lynne Preston
Lynne is an experienced project and events manager with a background in the sport and charity sectors. After six years organising large outdoor events, she now delivers learning and development events, conferences, and award ceremonies. Moved by the homelessness crisis but inspired by Simon on the Streets’ impact, she joined the Board of Trustees in 2019 to help make a difference. Outside of work, Lynne enjoys spin classes, travelling, crafting, baking, and is perfecting the art of wedding cakes.