Meet the team

Community Team Manager

Starting at Heeley Trust as one of the Link Workers in November 2021, I am now the Community Team Manager. My role is to manage and develop the teams services alongside building community relationships with local groups and services. I have previously worked in and studied both sports coaching and cinema.

Danika
Service Manager

 Info coming soon…

Jenna
Senior Link Worker

 I joined Heeley Trust in November 2020 as part of the link worker team.  Prior to this I worked for over 15 years as a dietitian in the NHS.  I love working in the community and getting to know the people who live in our community.

Yas
Link Worker

I’m Yas! My role is to help support people with their health and wellbeing n gaining skills, confidence and exploring opportunities which can then be transferred into voluntary and paid work environments or education. My lived experiences and passion in supporting the local communities have led me to Heeley Trust, but I have a background in Film Studies and love being creative in my spare time.

Katie
Link Worker

 I joined the link-worker team in November 2022 and previously volunteered with SAVTE, teaching one-to-one English to help women strengthen their communication and community connections. I produce and deliver a creative writing group with a volunteer, where people can develop skills and express themselves in a safe environment. My passions are reading, writing, and all things creative, as well as people having a voice, especially in health and women’s health.

Shaida
Link Worker

I am a Link Worker focusing on working with local people who need help to improve their wellbeing.
I enjoy working with the community seeing people thrive and helping them achieve their goals

I have a strong interest in all aspects of health and wellbeing, always on the look out for a healthy tasty recipe.

Julian
Link Worker

I’m one of the link workers at Heeley Trust. I’m interested in neuro-developmental differences and community access to green spaces. I’m excited to support people towards better health and wellbeing! 

Katy
Link Worker

Info coming soon…

 Alice
Mental Health Peer Support Worker

As a peer support worker, I use my experiences and knowledge to assist in improving the wellbeing of others, and supporting them to lead a more fulfilling life, with a focus on encouraging community involvement.

Previously, my professional and personal experiences have been in specialist services for mental health, drug and alcohol addiction, learning disabilities and neurodiversity. My passions are music, art, nature, community and social change.

Beki
Community Development Worker

I joined Heeley Trust as a Community Development Worker for Gleadless Valley and Heeley. I previously worked in Sheffield Libraries and ran various groups and events at Highfield and Woodseats Libraries. I’m local to the area which makes my job easier and personally important to me. I’m passionate about sharing information of what’s on locally so people can get involved in their community. I am a keen reader and crafter, I’ve joined the local craft group at Newfield Green Library.

Kim
Community Worker

I am a Community Health Worker working on projects to help improve the health & wellbeing of people living in Gleadless Valley. I have a particular interest in nature and wildlife and the benefits to people’s health & wellbeing of being outside, be that walking, cycling, gardening or simply sitting listening to the birds.

Jim
Volunteer Coordinator

I’m Jim, the Volunteer Coordinator at Heeley Trust. My role focuses on recruiting, developing, and supporting our amazing volunteers. I’m passionate about volunteering and believe that everyone has unique strengths to share. I’m also an artist and love connecting with new people.

Ewan
Community Team Assistant

I joined the Heeley Trust in October 2024. I am part of the community team, helping to organise and deliver the team services. I am passionate about supporting the local community and helping it to thrive and endure. 

Ruzmin
Freelance Community Worker – Heeley Asian Women’s Group

Ruzmin works on the Heeley Asian Women’s group assisting with volunteers, registers, activities, finance and publicity.