50 Years, 50 Faces

Sarah joined the Renewal Programme in April as a Project Manager for 'Stay Settled in Newham'.

Arnold has been on the Board of the Trustees for 10 years, taking over as Chair in 2018. Having lived in the borough for 40 years, Arnold understands the challenges...

Mentesnot Mengesha fled Ethiopia as a refugee during the civil war 30 years ago and settled and built a successful life in Newham. His first job was as a Refugee...

Sandra is one of the Renewal Programme's volunteers; she joined Chat Newham's volunteering team in 2020. The Renewal Programme means a lot to her as it is an organisation that...

Fraser Ashman was a Board Member and Chairman of the Board for the Renewal Programme from 2000 - 2006; his experience enriched his life.

Shamsun enrolled as an ESOL learner at the Renewal Programme two years ago after hearing about the organisation from her neighbour. She has grown her skills and has now become...

Melanie Berard is the Renewal Programme's Volunteer Coordinator. She has been working at the organisation since November 2020 and is passionate about empowering individuals through volunteering. Since she started, she...

Paul Regan is the Renewal Programme's first ever CEO. He is a retired Methodist Minister based in Newham where he has lived since 1972. Paul chairs - and is members...

Reverend Canon Ann Easter was the Chief Executive Officer for the Renewal Programme from 1995 to 2005. She is now a Councillor for Newham and a Commissioner for Interfaith Dialogue....

Rowland Joiner co-founded the Renewal Programme in 1971. He now splits his time between America and the UK.