Meet the Team
Nicole Hope
Programme Manager
Nicole is the Programme Manager at Step Up MCR. She works on growing our place based giving model to support great community-led ideas in our neighbourhoods.
In her previous role as Funding Officer at The National Lottery Community Fund, Nicole managed a portfolio of local grants and supported organisations across Manchester to access funding opportunities, with a focus on increasing investment in the North and East areas of the city. She has also worked at BBC Children in Need on both the fundraising and grant making teams. After completing her degree in English Literature at the University of Manchester, Nicole held several TV roles at the BBC and ITV before moving into the charity sector.
Ciara Martin
Neighbourhood Connector
Ciara is our Neighbourhood Connector funded by The National Lottery Community Fund to support resident-led community activity.
Ciara’s role is to be a ‘roving listener’ in our communities, using her creativity from previous roles in marketing and communications to engage people in neighbourhoods and grow bright new ideas for community projects.
Ciara has previously worked in various Marketing roles at The Hut Group, NWTC, Manchester’s Finest and size?, working on high profile campaigns. Growing up in North Manchester, Ciara has long been passionate about our communities, volunteering her time at Manchester Cares to connect with elderly neighbours.
Board of Trustees
Tom Woodcock
Chair of Trustees
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Dr Paula Turner
Trustee
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Dr James Scott Vandeventa
Trustee
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Angela Martin
Trustee
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Chris John
Trustee
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Yasmin Clarke
Trustee
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Tom Woodcock
Chair of Trustees
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Dr Paula Turner
Trustee
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Dr James Scott Vandeventa
Trustee
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Angela Martin
Trustee
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Chris John
Trustee
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Yasmin Clarke
Trustee
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