The team.

Vicar
Claire loves being vicar here in Hounslow West and is committed to the church being a blessing to the local community and being Christ Centred and Spirit filled. She loves her wonderful children, puppy Bea, hanging out with friends and family, the theatre, music and travel – oh and Jaffa cakes too!
Curate
Laura has been the Curate at Hope Church since June 2025. She is married to James and mum to Joshua. She is excited by the opportunities to serve the community here in Hounslow. She loves being outdoors- walking, climbing and picnicking! She has a very sweet tooth, and especially loves Haribo and Jelly Snakes!
Ordinand
Dee has a heart for the children of our community. She has a daughter, a dog and a cat. She loves animals and enjoys horse riding, reading and is a food lover. Dee's favourite chocolate at the moment is kinder Bueno.

Young Generations Lead
Chris has been the Young Generations Lead at Hope Church since 2015. He has a passion for providing young people with a safe space to create community, receive support, develop their unique skill sets and experience who Jesus is to them. He is husband to Emily and father to Malakai and Zak. He enjoys running, all things football, following Chelsea and Hampton & Richmond Borough and loves Milkybar!
Community Development Lead
Chris is excited by the opportunities to serve the community through the Hope Church community engagement program, sharing the love of Jesus in tangible action. He is married to Helen and they have a lovely dog, Mojo. He loves outdoor activities walking, tennis, sailing and spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoys watching sport, especially The Hammers, West Ham United.
Community Connector
Vanessa joined the team in September 2022. She has been a Christian pretty much all her life, has 3 daughters and comes from a big family. Vanessa oversees and co-ordinates part of the community work Hope Church Hounslow does, by supporting Refugee and Asylum seekers, Good Company (our over 50's lunch) and our Community Gardening Hub. Vanessa loves Raffaello chocolates and buys a big box for herself every birthday - and eats them all!

Operations Manager
Funmi is passionate about people and Jesus. She loves her daughter, her family (and animals from a respectable social distance) . She is excited to serve as Operations Manager at Hope Church Hounslow. Hoping to bring bags of enthusiasm, humour and her professional background in finance and management to the team. Her favourite things are: all things fitness, a good detective tv series and Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
P.A to the Vicar
Jo is married to Husband Ian and Mummy to Charley, Molly and Stanley. Jo has a pastoral heart and passion to serve the community. She loves to sing (when no one is listening). Her favourite chocolate bar is Tony's Chocoloney's.
Finance & Hall Hire Officer
Kirsty is mum to Serena, Theo and Everley and wife to John. She loves to be creative and can often be found in the kitchen baking up some yummy treats with the kids. She is a big Disney fan but enjoys to be outside taking in all the beauty that can be found in nature. She likes most sweet treats (without nuts!) but her favourite thing is dark chocolate.

Young Generations Apprentice
Chloe is married to Ekene and mum to Rhyley, Noah, Theo, Nevaeh and Coby.
She loves to bake and decorate cakes and is completely self taught. Chloe loves football, especially The Lionesses! Her happy place is the beach and would move closer to the seaside if she could. Chloe's favourite chocolate is Galaxy.
Young Generations Student
Megan has been a Young Generations since September 2025. She is passionate about football, faith, and youth voice and sees her path crossing all industries. Her journey so far has shaped a unique skill set rooted in leadership, empathy, and purpose. She loves football, food, and travelling! Her favourite chocolate has to be Marvellous Creations!!
Worship & Finance Placement
Mahima is currently on a gap year and since September 2025, she has been interning at Hope Church, taking on a variety of roles in worship, youth work, administration and finance to discover where her heart truly lies in serving Christ. With a diverse background that spans from real estate to tutoring, she has gained valuable experience and skills in multitasking, leadership and pro activity. She is approachable, caring and trustworthy and if you want to brighten her day, a mango passion fruit bubble tea is always the way to go!