There has been a long history of deacons at Methodist Central Hall, Manchester, and Jenny is the latest. Her passion is for walking alongside the marginalised and listening to their stories. She hopes that in a small way she might open up ways for all people to feel included in whichever setting they find themselves. In previous appointments in Leeds and Nottingham city centres, Jenny has worked alongside the homeless, the council in relation to financial inclusion, sat on the Leeds Responsible Gambling Forum, listened and partied with the LGBT+ community, and ministered in a deprived inner city community, to name just a few.

Coming to Manchester in September 2023, Jenny is involved with a number of different projects both at Central Hall MCR, and also out in the community. She leads on the Befrienders’ project, which includes the 'Reboot' and 'Monday's Undies' initiatives, and also supports LifeShare who provide breakfasts for those in need. Jenny has been instrumental in Central Hall MCR attaining our 'Church of Sanctuary' accreditation, and works closely with organisations supporting refugees in the City Centre.

Her background is in finance having worked in the City of London and for a charity which created links between education and business. Whilst she was employed to do the finance, she was quickly roped into running projects and enterprise activities which aimed to give young people opportunities to explore who they are and dream of what they might do in the future.

Jenny has three adult children, two step-children and four grandchildren. Her hobbies include gardening, cleaning (yes, really), reading, walking in green spaces, binge-watching box-sets (and family, of course).