Meet the Alana House team

Alana House Manager

“Alana House is a precious and important resource for many vulnerable women in our community. I am very proud to be part of the team, the professionalism, compassion and supportive approaches demonstrated by the staff at Alana House make a real difference in empowering women to change their lives.”

Alana House Team Leader

“I feel very honoured to be the Team Leader at Alana House. We are a ‘small team that does a big job’ in terms of empowering women, via a trauma informed approach, to make sustainable and positive changes to their lives.  Alana House is very fortunate to have a dedicated team of volunteers without which we would not be able to provide the level of support or activities to our service users.”

Administrative Lead and Volunteer Co-ordinator

“What I enjoy about my role is meeting new people each day and seeing how the Alana House team make an impact on people’s lives.”

Keyworker and IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor)

“I enjoy my role at Alana House as I get to be part of a supportive journey alongside women who are experiencing complex needs. I get to see them improve their lives and accomplish positive changes”

Keyworker and IDVA/ISVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor/ Independent Sexual Violence Advisor)

“I enjoy supporting people to overcome their barriers and help them to see their true potential to the point where they no longer require support services anymore.”

Keyworker

“I enjoying working at Alana House as I get to be part of something that creates real and lasting change in women’s lives whether this be through providing one-to-one support, group work or simply a safe space. I know the work we do makes a difference and I am lucky to be part of a space where women can reclaim their voice, their rights, and their futures.”

Communities Data Officer

“I like working with databases and compiling reports that show the fantastic achievements of the communities services and the impact of the work that my colleagues do!”

Alana House Administrator

“I really enjoy working with and supporting an amazing team at Alana House who empower women in our community to make positive changes to their lives. I love meeting the women and engaging with them at our community café, as well as being on the end of the phone to anyone who needs support.”

Keyworker and IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor)

“Hands down my favourite part of my role is seeing a woman for the first (or in a long) time achieve something or discover an opportunity she never thought was possible or open to her. To sit in a room with a woman who feels more in control of her life and her choices is a total privilege.”

Keyworker

“I’m constantly inspired by the strength and resilience of women I work with. The sense of community here is incredible- it’s a space filled with compassion, resilience and hope and I feel proud to be a part of it.”

Assistant keyworker

“Working at Alana House is incredibly rewarding, knowing that we are able to create a safe space for women and seeing them uplift and empower one another, especially in our community café and groups is amazing.”

Volunteer

“I enjoy working with people and this is an opportunity to join an organisation making a difference to a wide variety of children, families and vulnerable women. I have always felt welcome and valued.”

Volunteer

“Alana House is an amazing place that provides such an incredible service to the women and I feel so proud to be part of a brilliant team.”

Counsellor and Facilitator

“I began at Alana House as a counsellor and now facilitate The Foundations Programme. The women often tell me what a lifeline Alana House and the team are, and I’m proud to support them as part of such a brilliant, life-changing service.”

Counselling volunteer

Professor of education and Alana House volunteer

“I am inspired by the work at Alana house and the women I meet there. The warm atmosphere, communal spirit as well as the tempting smells of coffee and cake leave me feeling lucky to be connected.”

Sewing volunteer

“I really enjoy running the sewing classes at Alana House. Seeing the women gain confidence as they learn new skills and create something they can use or give to someone is great.”

Baking volunteer

“It has been really rewarding seeing the women learning new skills in the kitchen. I am so pleased with how willing they have been to try new things and how quickly they picked up techniques which they could then go on to recreate with their families.”