Qutubuddin Chasma

I started volunteering at Gateway as a Debt Adviser after graduating with a Law degree. I now work for HMRC in Legal Services as a Review Officer, but I wanted to stay as a volunteer with the Charity. A position of Trustee came up and I jumped at the opportunity. The work Gateway does makes a huge difference to people’s lives and its privilege to be part of an exciting and worthwhile project in North Manchester. When I’m not working, I love to spend time with my family and enjoy running and Thai boxing.

Chris Fallone

Hi, my name is Chris and prior to my retirement I lived and worked in Collyhurst for fifteen years as a Church of England Vicar. Gateway M40 is very close to my heart and I have served as one of the founding Trustees since 2016. My passion for social justice flows from my love of and fascination for King Jesus who I love sharing with others through my preaching and conversation. I love to spend time in the garden or kitchen where I can indulge the joy of good food, fine wine and real ale. In my favourite chair I like to read especially science fiction and watch movies and Man City Football Club.

Simon Fox

Simon is one of our Trustees, he helps ensure Gateway is properly managed. He's spent the last 20+years working in Banking and Finance across a range of specialisms. In his spare time when he's not supporting the charity, he's a big fan of Theme Parks and classic cars.

Eric Roberts

My name is Eddie Roberts. My childhood was spent in Droylsden and Clayton and I went on to spend around 20 years serving (and eventually leading) a company in the construction and facilities management. I should stress that it was financial and management duties I was involved in – nobody every trusted me with a trowel or a screwdriver! I went on to do a bit of work for the PLC which bought our company but by that time I had become a Christian and couldn't imagine doing anything that was going to distract me from sharing the good news of God’s love revealed in Jesus. I have spent just over ten years doing that now in North Manchester and love this part of our great city.

Wendy

I've been at Gateway since we started in May 2016 and I'm currently the Operational Manager. I'm passionate about making life better for people in North Manchester and I'm really proud to be part of the Gateway team. When I'm not at work I can be found baking cakes or walking in the woods with my dog!

Mandy

Hi everyone my name is Mandy, I'm Gateways Administrator and I answer the phone to your enquiries. I sometimes have my partner in crime, Lacey with me, she's a boxer dog and loves to be part of the team! When I'm not working I can usually be found on my rather large motorbike or out walking with my best pal!

Jo Knaggs

Hi, my name is jo. I started as a volunteer in our Bread-and-Butter food provision over 4 years ago working tirelessly throughout the pandemic. I was then offered the role as an outreach worker, working in the heart of our community alongside our partner agencies. I`ve also been a foster carer for 8 years, so helping people is what I really love doing the most. I have recently completed my debt advice training. Gateway M40 is a wonderful charity to work for as it enables me to help people in need and have fantastic outcomes for our clients.

Paula Campbell

Hi, my name is Paula I am proud to be a born and bred
Collyhurst girl and I love living in the area. My past work
experiences are in building and industrial cleaning including
working in Manchester sewers. I started at GatewayM40 just
after lockdown volunteering at the food pantry at Church of the
Saviour (where GatewayM40 started from many years earlier) I
wanted to give back to the community after needing the food
pantry myself during the pandemic due to the financial crisis
myself and my family were in, I have been there 3 years now. I
also work in the office at GatewayM40. I have completed my
stage 3 Debt advisor course and I am looking forward to
starting my Stage 4. I love helping the community that I am
very proud to be a part of. In my spare time I love gardening
and DIY.

Rory

I have been involved in debt advice since 2004 and have opened 3 debt advice centres in that time. I helped to set up Gateway when it started in 2016 and have been privileged to work with this lovely team since 2021, helping people in north Manchester get free from the blight of debt. My wife Margaret and I have been foster carers for 20 years and currently have a long term placement and offer respite care, which together with 4 children and 4 grandchildren (and a dog) makes for a busy household! I am also Treasurer at my local church and when I have time, enjoy chilling out in the attic with my model railway and going away with the family in the caravan.

Bernie

Hi, I’m Bernie (aka B), Having worked in the corporate world for many years, I ‘saw the light’ and joined the Voluntary sector over 25 years ago. I have worked with Lifeshare, a homeless charity in Manchester, volunteered with North Manchester Women Aid, coordinated Miles Platting Advice Centre and worked within Salford and Manchester Citizens Advice, focusing on welfare benefits, until I retired. To keep my brain active after retirement, I volunteered with GatewayM40, which led to a part- time role as welfare benefits advice worker, working with a great team offering face to face, telephone and home visit advice to our clients. My favourite team member has to be Lacey!

Lacy

Hi everyone – I'm the new kid on the block and Lacey is my name. I am just one years old, and I am very giddy and lots of fun. If anyone comes to see us and needs cheering up – I'm your girl! Theres nothing quite like a cuddle with me! In my spare time I like to bin dip and shred carboard boxes – I'm also partial to carrots and biscuits x

Charlie

Hi everyone...my name is Charlie and I’m the doggy guardian at Gateway. If you’re feeling worried or under the weather and you need a pal to sit with you while you talk to our lovely team….I’m your dog! I’m nearly 14 and a bit lumpy and limpy but that doesn’t stop me enjoying life

I love snuggles, tummy rubs and all kind of attention...I’m really found of sitting on your feet...I’ve heard hoomans have cold toes, so I like to keep you warm!

Most of all I love food, any kind of food, from anyone - so feel free to give me treat!

Janette

Since taking early retirement 18 months I've enjoyed volunteering at Gateway food bank, working with a lovely team, and meeting different people in the Community xx

Brian

He is 83 been volunteering at TBBT 8 years he likes helping people he likes seeing the other volunteers. The focus helps him and his family x

Toni

My names Toni I’m 37 I like volunteering because I love the people I like speaking to them in the line when they que up and asking how there weeks been I like handing them there bags and feel like there weights been lifted because they now have food I also love the relationships I’ve built with the rest of the volunteers they feel like family to me but another big reason I do this now but wasn’t at the beginning is for my mental health it gets me out the house and makes me feel good that I’m helping people.the bread and butter thing is an amazing source that helps the community like Gateway which is also brilliant they’ve helped so many people and families.

Stephanie

Hi my name is Stephanie and I have been volunteering at the bread and butter for just over a year . I love the sense of community and working alongside my dad

Emma

I’ve been at the food pantry for 3.5 years, I would be lost without the place mentally, especially threw lockdown, I’ve made so many friends. Me personally likes to help with the community which makes me feel warm inside..

Jenny

I’m Jenny 57 I’ve been working with b&b for a few months now in that time I’ve made great friends

Jamie Dolan

Hi my name is Jamie I started volunteering at the food pantry in 2024 I love coming to meet the other volunteers and customers I feel this helps me a lot especially with my Mental Health.

Tony Coleman

I started working at the food pantry at Gateway to give a little back to the community I love going every Monday and have made some good friends. I am an avid Liverpool FC supporter and gamer!

Jessica Hicks

My name is Jessica I have been volunteering at the food pantry with my mum I love helping people and brewing up for everyone. In my spare time I love dance.

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