our team

Meet our team and trustees

  • Pastor

    he/him

    Darren leads Northcote Church with a passion for building a radically welcoming, affirming and empowering community. He also serves as Chaplain at Brixton Prison and sits on the London Baptist Association’s Ministerial Committee, supporting new ministers on their journey to ordination. Committed to breaking down barriers, Darren hopes to see the church continue to grow and embody love in action.

  • Family & Community

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    Lauren dreams of a world where everyone can feel loved and accepted just as they are and would love this church community to reflect just that! She cares very much about vulnerable people and heads up the UK side of a charity supporting kids and families living in poverty in Zimbabwe.   

  • Trustee

    she/her

    Ali is a psychotherapist who runs a local group practice. She loves the values of Northcote Church, and the deep sense of community that is nurtured through all it does. Ali serves the church by offering pastoral support to the staff team.

  • Creative & Strategy

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    David is passionate about fostering a brave space where people are welcomed and included as their most authentic self. He is a psychotherapist and runs his private practice locally.

  • Trustee

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    Janet is a Dance Movement Psychotherapist. Janet loves how easy going Northcote Church is and how welcoming it has been to so many people including in her own experience, towards her and her family.

  • Trustee

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    Huw joined Northcote Church in November 2024. Huw is passionate about LGBTQIA+ affirming faith spaces and works for a refugee charity promoting access to education.

    Huw has previous worked in housing and homelessness. He believes strongly that local church done well can play a vital role in meeting the needs of the local community.

    Huw is part of the team that heads up DMC and is also on our music team.

  • Trustee

    she/her

    Charlotte has been a part of Northcote Church for a few years. She has a background in advertising and fundraising. Charlotte is passionate about inclusivity within church and social justice, as well as working with a number of homeless charities.

    Charlotte loves travelling and is attempting to learn Spanish!