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Driven by a commitment to social justice, Claire began her career 25 years ago in the homelessness sector. She joined Emerging Futures in March 2024 after 6 years as CEO of the award-winning charity Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS), whose mission is to improve sector services and amplify the voices of survivors […]

Hayden Duncan has worked in the substance misuse sector for over 20 years in both operational and strategic roles. His 10 years with the National Treatment Agency and Public Health England included secondments and placements with the Home Office and Prison Service. He has worked with a range of individuals and organisations dedicated to improving […]

Rachel qualified as a chartered accountant in 2012 with KPMG and has spent the last decade working in various global corporate businesses, from manufacturing to aeroplanes and gift cards, holding a range of finance positions. She has spent the last few years specialising in finance transformation and system implementation and enjoys hearing new ideas and […]

Rachel qualified with an MA in Human Resource Management in 2013 and has since held senior HR roles across the homelessness, housing, charity and education sectors. She is driven by a commitment to improving organisational culture through employee experience, delivering change through co-design, and a dedication to improving outcomes in the communities she serves. With […]

Daley manages Emerging Futures projects across the South, including Hertfordshire and Sussex, delivering housing‑related support to people who need it most. Daley joined Emerging Futures in 2019, initially working within Hertfordshire‑commissioned services and playing a key role in their development through collaborative working. With experience spanning young people’s services, leaving care, employment, training, education, homelessness and […]

James has worked in the substance misuse use sector for 12 years. He has designed and developed award-winning grass roots organisations to work alongside statutory and third sector providers, including the NHS, prison and probation services. He has worked with the Centre for Social Justice, The National Lottery, local authorities and commissioners to redesign services […]

Andy is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and completed his training in 1986 at Walsgrave Hospital in Coventry. He went on to work within the NHS for 30 years. During that time he has managed numerous mental health and substance misuse services, including large psychiatric units, community mental health teams and learning disability services. Andy retired […]

Chris Moon has been with Emerging Futures since 2016 and oversees our information systems and data strategy. He has worked in the field of health and social care for over 15 years in operational and strategic roles, both in the private and third sectors. With a background in management and psychology, Chris’s experience extends internationally […]

Charlie joined Emerging Futures in 2023 after working with the organisation for two years as a freelance marketing consultant. Charlie has a decade of experience in marketing and communications, starting his career at multi-disciplinary agencies in London working in film, TV and theatre. He then worked extensively in the design sector, with some of the […]