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

Back to Life, Back to Reality - Online Art Workshops
Deal or No Deal (on Zoom) - Saturday 29th May

Come and try your hand at a game of Deal or no Deal, you have to be in it to win it.
UF Radio - April 2021: "It's My Health!"

This month we talked about World Health Day and what that means today in 2021. Our members talked about what health means to them and who is responsible for our health? All this led to the ultimate question - how do you feel about your own health? It was clear that more work needs to be done around this vital topic before people actually feel in control of their health. A great song line-up will get you moving and feeling uplifted!
UF Radio - March 2021: "Let's Hear it for the Girls"

This month we are celebrating International Women's Day and St. Patrick's Day. We shone a light on strong and fearless women of Ireland who helped to change history through challenging, speaking out and never being a quitter.