our team

Clare joined Causeway in 2020, having worked before in various roles of administration, as our Administrative & Incomes Officer. Clare is now our Business Support Manager, where she focuses mostly on the finance and HR side of things. She loves nothing more than making an excel sheet or writing a to-do list! She likes to do volunteer work, and in the past has spent time in Uganda working with communities there, and more recently helps with collections and projects for various London charities.

Before moving to London, Clare studied English & Anthropology in Ireland. In her spare time, she loves to read and pet dogs.

Maureen is our longest standing team member, having joined Causeway in 2006. She has worked in various roles within the organisation and is now the glue of our team. Maureen works over every area of the business, from funding, HR, finance, and everything in between. She is always on hand to help. Maureen also works closely with our external partners and sponsors. Prior to working at Causeway, she worked as an Arrears Officer for Westminster City Council.

In her spare time, she plays traditional Irish music on the accordion.

Alan joined Causeway as CEO in 2021, prior to this he was Director of Housing and Support for Depaul UK, a national homelessness organisation, specialising in preventing youth homelessness. Alan also worked at Causeway, from 2015 to 2018, as our Deputy Director. Alan is extremely passionate about Causeway and what we do and feels very privileged to lead an organisation so committed to improving housing and opportunities for young single people.

In his spare time, he loves being outside, either country hikes or just walking around amazing London.

Ibrahim also joined us in April 2022, and works alongside Chanelle, supporting our young people living in Hackney.

Chanelle joined Causeway in April 2022. She leads and provides day to day management to our support workers, working with young asylum seekers and care leavers.

Vitor joined us in June 2022, having worked in mental health for over 14 years. He has worked as a community mental health floating support worker in Haringey previously, where he ran a walking/nature group. He has also run garden therapy groups as a recovery tool for clients with various mental health diagnoses.
At present he works in partnership with St Ann’s hospital mental health services to coordinate the care and support of his client’s mental health.

He is a keen gardener in his spare time and enjoys spending time in nature.

Lucy joined Causeway in July 2022 to work between the Housing Team and the Support Teams, to provide clients with the support and tools they need to sustain their tenancies and maintain a happy living environment.

Lucy joined Causeway in June 2022 to work with our young people in Hackney.

Tom is one of our longest standing team members, having been at Causeway for 8 years. Managing our Lifeskills service, he supports our tenants with employment, education and training opportunities, offers budgeting and financial support signposting, and all general queries. Tom also works closely with our Young People services, external partnerships, and other projects.