About Jubilee+
J+ Vision
We want to see churches that change the lives of those in poverty in their communities.
This is a big vision. It is based on our belief that poverty and justice are vital concerns to Jesus – as demonstrated through His life, where He poured out His time, energy, attention and concern predominantly towards the oppressed, vulnerable and marginalised.
We believe that local churches and individual Christians should be mercy-bringers in their communities, especially to those who are trapped in poverty or by injustice. Our vision goes beyond seeing individual lives transformed (as important as that is) to seeing people raised up out of poverty and empowered to lift others out too. Our conviction is that when churches play their part in alleviating the poverty and injustice around them, entire neighbourhoods and communities can be strengthened so that our society as a whole is healthier.
We want to see churches that change the lives of those in poverty in their communities.
What we want to see...
Our vision is to see churches that change the lives of those in poverty in their communities. But what impact do we have? What changes do we bring about? And what do we do? Find out about our ‘theory of change’ here…
Meet the team
The Jubilee+ team includes staff, volunteers and trustees. We are committed to equipping churches across the UK to change the lives of those in poverty in their communities.
Natalie Williams
Chief Executive
Natalie Williams grew up in relative poverty in the deprived seaside town of Hastings. She became a Christian at 15, which changed her life completely. Natalie has been involved with Jubilee+ since its first year, and took over from founder Martin Charlesworth as Jubilee+ chief executive in April 2021. Natalie is the author of several books, including Invisible Divides (2022) and 'Tis Mercy All (2024). She is passionate about the church being a place of overflowing mercy, especially for those trapped in poverty.
Christina Duerden
Chief Operating Officer
Chris is part of Jubilee Church, Derby. She has been a Civil Servant, a Direct Sales team leader and, having reluctantly been persuaded to join an event management team several years ago, has discovered a love and flair for organisation and administration. She is passionate about the local church being good news to its community - being ready to welcome the lonely and the outsider. She is married to Alasdaire, and has three grown up children.
Rosie Hopley
Formed Lead
Rosie Hopley is passionate about gospel transformation, and seeing those overlooked in society take their place as loved, dignified and flourishing individuals and leaders. Having previously led Jubilee+ Voices she is now spearheading Formed, a J+ pilot project providing leadership training for people with lived-experience of poverty. In 2021, she wrote The Reconciled Church Course and is part of the leadership team of The Reconciled Church. Rosie is founder and former CEO of the charity Beloved and co-founder of a social enterprise LoveWell.
Charlie Macdonald
Children & Youth Lead
Charlie MacDonald has lived and served in the East End for twenty years. She oversees schools work for London City Mission as well as being a member of the Jubilee+ strategy team. Charlie has a particular heart for reaching urban, unchurched kids and is the founder of Equipping Every Kid, which provides churches and charities with content and training that is relevant and applicable. Charlie is the writer of the Overflow kids' curriculum and Look Again youth curriculum - Jubilee+ resources which unpack God's heart for the vulnerable. She is married to Frazer and raising four children in inner-city London.
Ben Parish
Politics & Policy
Ben works full-time in the NHS as a Physiotherapist for a local trust in Lowestoft. Ben has experience of working in local church leadership and has been involved in setting up and running a number of social action projects his town, and he remains a trustee of the local Foodbank. He has long been interested in politics and social transformation, and most specifically is passionate about addressing the inequalities that exist within UK society.
Will Pearce
Chief Finance Officer & External Relations Lead
Will Pearce is a leader and Elder at King’s Church Leicester where he is also on staff as an administrator. Will joined the team at the end of 2021, having felt God challenge him while serving at his church’s foodbank that serving those in poverty more was than a tick-box exercise, and is central to the Christian life. He is passionate about those in poverty receiving not just practical support, but encountering Jesus and experiencing spiritual transformation. He is married to Jen, and they have two children.
Ailsa Magee
Executive Assistant
Ailsa joined the Jubilee+ team in 2022 having previously led social action at King’s Community Church in Norwich. She has also worked for the Newday youth festival co-ordinating their Norfolk focussed community projects. She is passionate about social action being part of the core vision of local church, and about making the most of gospel opportunities. Ailsa is married to Kevin and has two grown up step-children and one crazy spaniel called Daisy.
Rachel Wilson
Teaching & Training
Rachel speaks at partner churches and training events on behalf of Jubilee+, contributing to online teaching resources and overseeing communications. She lives in Eastbourne with her husband Andrew and three children. The couple drew on their personal experience of raising children with autism in a book titled ‘The Life You Never Expected: Learning to Thrive while Parenting Children with Special Needs’. Rachel has a heart for the vulnerable and marginalised, and for serving churches which reach and welcome those most in need.
Beth Hickman
Administrative Assistant
Beth provides administrative support to the Jubilee+ team, with a particular focus on our Partner Church Scheme and conference. Previously, she worked with her local Foodbank, where she deepened her understanding of the need to address poverty and support vulnerable individuals. It was during this time that Beth discovered her passion for administration, helping organisations run smoothly to achieve their goals. With a heart for people in challenging situations, Beth is committed to advocating for those without a voice.
Kathryn Segal
Online Communications Officer
Kathryn Segal joins Jubilee+ as our Online Communications Officer, bringing experience from the charity, business, and public sectors. She has been a member of The City Church Canterbury since 2008, where she serves on the teaching, hosting, and leadership teams. Married to Martin, with two daughters, Kathryn’s journey of faith began through Alpha, and she is passionate about sharing the love and grace of God. She firmly believes the gospel is good news for everyone and is excited to help amplify the vision of Jubilee+, ensuring more people engage with the heart of our mission.
Dan Sparks
Comms assistant & IT Lead
Dan is our communications assistant & IT lead, focusing on video editing & graphic design.
Andy McWilliam
Andy heads up our finance team and is one of our directors.
Graham Anns
Graham is the chair of our board of directors.
Alison Morphew
Alison works part-time for Jubilee+ as our book-keeper.
Richard Wilson
Richard is a regular blogger for the Jubilee+ website.
Martin Charlesworth
Martin founded Jubilee+ and became the charity's first CEO, before handing over to Natalie Williams in 2021.
The Jubilee+ directors/trustees are Graham Anns, Andy Biggs, Andy McWilliam, Kate Welch, Mitha Bleasdale, Kat Osborn and Sam Ward.
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