Our Trustee and Senior Leadership Team has a wealth of experience across a range of private, public and charitable organisations. Each of us is committed to the vision, values and objectives of Stonepillow, as envisioned by the charity’s founders.
Delivering our vision
Meet the Stonepillow team
“They are amazing at what they do, and I’d hate to think what position I’d be in if this kind of help wasn’t available”
Hilary has worked in and volunteered for over 40 years in the housing, health, and homelessness sectors. She has held senior roles within the Civil Service, Local Government and Charitable sector leading homeless, partnership and system change programmes across the country. Since her appointment as CEO of Stonepillow in 2018 she has built a network of strong collaborative partnerships which have enabled our services to expand and improve life chances for our clients.
‘The past 5 years have been challenging, yet through strong collaboration I have remained optimistic as we expanded our service offer and built on learning from the pandemic. Listening to our clients and staff, we are making a step change in addressing the causes of homelessness and delivering practice models of services which prevent and end rough sleeping.’
Tim gained a wealth of experience in the world of finance before joining Stonepillow in 2010; with a large housing association, as financial controller of a national lighting company with factories internationally, as Business Manager at a grant-maintained school and Accounts Manager for a data cabling company.
‘The disciplines and skillset my role requires are similar across all sectors. I enjoy working for Stonepillow, in particular when I hear the stories of our clients’ journeys, both successful and unsuccessful. It puts my role in perspective, makes me appreciate the work of our staff teams and proud to be working for Stonepillow.’
Jason brings a varied experience to Stonepillow having worked in criminal justice, in secure mental health services and in the community with clients with complex need. A qualified probation officer and psychotherapist Jason was the head of service for Probation covering Kent, Surrey and Sussex. He has joined Stonepillow as Director of Operations.
“Having worked in the charity sector previously I was keen to return after 10 years in private health provision and statutory services. I am impressed by the heart and compassion that Stonepillow staff show each other in their teams and when working with clients. I am pleased to be a part of an organisation that addresses homelessness by addressing the needs of our client group to help them live fulfilling lives”.
Jenny has worked in the charity sector for over 16 years and worked for a range of causes, including homelessness. She also have experience in the corporate sector and is passionate about delivering change through fundraising. She joined Stonepillow in July 2025. “Having a roof over your head, being warm and safe is a basic human need. I am delighted to be leading the income generation team to deliver sustainable income to ensure that we can prevent all forms of homelessness as a charity. One of the highlights of my role is building relationships with our supporters and hearing the reasons why they choose to support Stonepillow.”
Jane has held senior HR leadership roles in large global organisations in a variety of sectors including insurance, retail, logistics and transportation. She joined Stonepillow in 2022.
‘This is my first experience of working in the charitable sector and working with such relentless, passionate and dedicated staff who tirelessly to do their very best for the most vulnerable people in our society has been inspirational.’
Olivia Pinkney has been in policing since graduating from university with the last seven years as Chief Constable of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight constabulary leading a highly successful, complex, public-facing organisation of 5000 people. Olivia delivered and led public service to two million residents, in partnership and with sound governance in place which led to high levels of public confidence in local police service.
She has always driven by a desire to contribute to society’s needs and in particularly, the needs of those with challenging circumstances who are vulnerable to harm or harming others. This drive has also led her to recently become an advisor to both the Howard League and the Police Foundation.
Olivia was awarded a QPM in 2016 and CBE in 2023. She is also an experienced trustee at local and national level with awareness of charity finance and governance.
Olivia’s interests are cycling, paddle boarding, skiing and walking and learning to cook.
After training as an engineer with Metal Box and at Nottingham University, Anthony Fawcett joined Price Waterhouse, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1973. He remained with Price Waterhouse until 1981, when he joined Barclays International to work in their Energy Finance Department. He was involved in financing oil and gas fields in the North Sea and Australia.
In 1987 he was asked to set up Barclays Acquisition Finance Department, specialising in financing buyouts and corporate acquisitions. He headed this department until retiring from Barclays in 2003, watching it grow to over 50 people from unprepossessing beginnings with only three people!
Since retirement he has spent much of his time sailing. He has crossed the Atlantic three times and has visited the Azores twice, in his own boat. Now he sails in the Mediterranean where he has a share in a boat. He is married with four grown up children and 7 grandchildren. He and his wife Diana live by the sea in Itchenor.
He is also a trustee and Deputy Chairman of the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society and a trustee and the Treasurer of the RCC Pilotage Foundation, which publishes pilot books for yachtsmen. He can on occasions be heard playing his squeeze box rather badly!
David recently stepped down as Communar and Executive Director of Chichester Cathedral where he sat on many of the Cathedral committees including the Finance Committee and Fabric Advisory Committee, and served as Managing Director of Chichester Cathedral Enterprises Ltd. He also acted as the Clerk to the Trustees and Administrator of St Mary's Hospital, an almshouse charity in Chichester with which the Cathedral works closely.
Prior to Chichester Cathedral, David was Marketing and Visitor Operations Director at Salisbury Cathedral and previously worked in various agency and client side marketing roles in London and Hampshire.
David has served as interim Chair of Trustees for Stonepillow during 2023, and chairs the Fundraising and Communications subcommittee. He is married to Alison, and has two children, Matthew and Kate. He lives in Winchester and enjoys football, cricket, running and music.
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Michael is a solicitor and partner at Bennett Griffin Solicitors in Worthing having recently moved from Wannops in Chichester. Michael specialises in property litigation as well as trust and estate litigation helping individuals and families to resolve their disputes at critical moments in their lives, and to address their problems through the use of the legal system whilst acting as a support to ensure that their aims, which often take time for them to be decided, are met.
This role has enabled Michael to gain an understanding of how trusts and trustees are required to operate. He has witnessed the significant disruption that our current housing laws can create, and the pressure the system faces in trying to deal with people facing being made homeless.
As the Squadron Commander of the Air Training Corps (ATC), a registered charity, in Winchester, Michael was also a member of a committee which supported the financial needs of the organisation.
Michael enjoys musical theatre and attends the Chichester Festival Theatre and the theatres in London. He also enjoys food and cooking and is developing an interest in wine and wine making.
Rebecca (Becca) Randall is currently employed as Children and Young People’s Mental Health Lead for Health Innovation Kent Surrey and Sussex. She has 25 years of experience of commissioning and contract management of health services across health and local authorities including commissioning mental health services for care leavers, unaccompanied asylum seeking children and young people and has commissioned substance misuse, CAMHS, maternity and employment services. In addition, Becca has managed large complex targeted mental health services.
Becca has a thorough understanding of charity governance having been a founding trustee of Dementia Support, a Chichester based charity focusing on those living with dementia. She was also instrumental in developing their volunteering policy and fundraising for capital projects. She currently supports BEATS and during Covid volunteered for Sussex Community Health Foundation NHS Trust at the Chichester Mass Vaccination Centre, managing the volunteers during the weekends.
Becca is acutely aware of the factors impacting marginalisation in our community and the need to improve outcomes for homeless and vulnerable people.
Qualified in Registered Mental Nursing, Sue has developed a local business, Ashton Care, which runs two residential care homes, providing support to those with a mental health diagnosis, dementia and learning disabilities. As an ethical and responsible organisation, she also partnered with University of Chichester and Brighton University to help with the nursing degrees, often hosting placements with a mental health focus.
She has also established and built up a property company, with a number of properties let to individuals who are supported by their care in the community business. She is aware of the challenges around housing especially for those who have face more difficult circumstances and are trying to reintegrate into housing in the community.
Sue has undertaken a number of voluntary activities including being a founding member of the Elizabeth Foundation which is now a registered charity for deaf children.
As a keen swimmer, Sue was a swimming teacher in her younger days. She has since helped fundraise for Bognor Regis Swimming Club and went on to become Safeguarding Officer. In 2006 she became Club Chair before stepping down in 2008 when she was awarded with a lifetime membership.
