Our staff

We employ over 28 members of staff at Uniting Friends. Meet the senior team here.

Russell Lerner (CEO)

Russell launched Uniting Friends in 1996 whilst working for Barnardos. In 2001, UF became an independent charity. He has overseen growth from just 3 members of staff to over 32 today. Read more

Ana Moreia - Finance, HR and Admin Director

Ana joined us in 2018. Read more

Karen McLaughlin Director of Operations

Karen joined Uniting Friends in 2010. Read more

Clare Haywood (Deputy Head of Service - Out There!)

Clare has been with Uniting Friends since 2014. Read more

Latest

UF Radio - February 2021: "Valentines and Vaccinations"

This month's show explores how people were feeling about their upcoming COVID vaccines. Did they feel concerned in any way or just confident that the vaccine would be a positive step back to normality? The people that had already been vaccinated gave feedback to reassure others. The show also covers our Valentine's theme and whether people felt they really wanted a relationship, if not currently in one. We invited the group to say how they could be supported to make this happen.
UF Radio - January 2021: "Keeping it Fun in 2021"

After a pretty awful 2020, we started the new year talking about things that are known to make you and others feel good. We asked: "What can you do for someone in this difficult time?" Helping others is a tried and tested feel-good hormone trigger! We also asked about our own wellbeing, doing something new and doing more of what you love. We need to have fun! Listen to our show to hear what our crew had to say and, whilst you're at it, hear some great cracking tunes along the way.
Cooking with Jo - Beef or Quorn Bolognaise

Join Jo to make Beef or Quorn Bolognaise. The session will be live at 10.30am on Tuesday 23rd February. Don't worry if this time does not suit you, register your interest and we can send you a link to the video after the live session has finished. You can join our sessions at a time that suits you.
Social Meet Up - Wednesday

Join Michelle for a Social Meet Up. The session will be live at 11am on Wednesday 24th February. Don't worry if this time does not suit you, we have another social meet up on Monday. Due to the protection of our service members it will not be possible to send out a recording. This session is live only.