LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

DIANNE CORSON
Trustee/Elder

Dianne has lived in Stafford for over 10 years but is originally from Scotland. She recently retired having worked as a GP then an occupational health doctor. She is chair of the board of Trustees for Signposts Services, Rising Brook's community in action charity. She oversees Open House which runs groups for over 65s to reduce social isolation and volunteers for Signposts Services in various capacities. She is a keen singer involved in several local choirs.

ANDY PRESSDEE
Trustee/Elder

Originally from South East London, Andy has lived in Stafford and been a member of Rising Brook since 2010. He is a regular worship leader and musician within the Rising Brook community of churches. Andy runs his own graphic design business, is a director of a web hosting company and will go for a run as often and he can find the time. He is married to Lindsay and has two daughters, which maybe why he goes running a lot.

CHARLOTTE ALMOND
Trustee/Elder

Charlotte has been part of Rising Brook Community Church for the last 15 years, alongside my husband Andrew and daughter Annabelle. During her time, she has served in many different areas including creche, hospitality, leading a women's group and as a trustee. Charlotte has had the privilege of working in the Staffordshire voluntary and community sector for over 20 years, with a particular focus on domestic and sexual violence and the violence against women and girls agenda. During that time she has sat on a number of different multi-agency partnership boards and have been a trustee for a variety of local charities.

ALEX YENDOLE
Trustee/Elder

Originally from Minehead, Alex is a member of Rising Brook and attends Church at the Crossing, previously Stone Baptist Church, since moving to the town in 2002. He serves the church through worship, small groups and leading mission links with the Gambia, as well as washing up at any opportunity! Alex works for Stafford Borough Council managing a team delivering strategic planning, environmental and leisure projects. He also enjoys long distance running and playing violin in a ceilidh band. Alex is married to Jo and they have two adult daughters.

MARGY STEPHENSON
Trustee/Elder

Originally from Yorkshire, Margy taught in a local Primary School and was part of the management team.  Now retired, she volunteers in school and enjoys spending time with family, including 6 grandchildren.  During her time at Rising Brook, Margy has led worship, Small Groups and a midweek children’s club.   She became a church elder nearly twenty years ago and is excited to engage with what God is doing.  She loves journeying with others, praying and giving support.  She is the Safeguarding trustee.

SUSAN MYATT

Open Hands Signing Church

RACHAEL SHALLOE-COOPER

Create Church

RICHARD COOPER

Create Church

CHARLIE HUTTON

Elevate Highfields