Lisa, our CEO, was a founding member of Kairos Housing back in 2021 and joined us as a member of staff in January 2023. Prior to this, she coordinated community English classes for asylum seekers and refugees, managed volunteer recruitment across the ARC Project, and led the Lancashire Sanctuary Homes Project for Together Lancashire under the Church Urban Fund.
Stephen
Stephen, one of our original founding trustees, joined the staff team as our Operations Manager in May 2025. He brings with him extensive experience in supporting asylum seekers and refugees in Blackburn with Darwen, church leadership and operations management from the corporate world.
Steve
Steve (Director of Focus and Fly CIC) delivers our Wellbeing and Independent Living Programme. With over 30 years of experience in the third sector working with vulnerable adults, he has a strong track record of helping people grow in confidence and independence. Steve is a qualified teacher and his work is centred around delivering trauma-informed support within residential housing settings.
Ali
Tinta brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from over 12 years dedicated to the non-profit sector. With lived experience of the asylum process, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to speak multiple languages, Tinta is uniquely equipped to provide effective and empathetic support to our residents.