Meet the Team

There are approximately 40 Leaders, both male and female, involved with USG in some capacity. All leaders are volunteers and when not at USG are involved in a real mixture of different careers and professions. We have university students, school teachers, an experienced mechanic, London-based management consultants, a cinematographer, the odd sports scientist, and many many others! Having such a wide range of skills, gifts and experience provides an amazing basis for a strong and well-equipped team, dedicated to our work and vision. What ties all our leaders together is a shared Christian faith, coming together from a wide range of churches across Guildford to form the unique community that is Urban Saints Guildford.

Many of the leaders themselves came through the group but we also welcome others to the leadership team. We encourage our seniors when they reach 18 to join the leadership team and we provide training and support as they make the transition. The leadership team is aged from 18 through to around 60 years old. We have a real mix of both single and married leaders, and in some cases both husband and wife are involved in leading.

The leadership team is led by our Group Leader and Vice Group Leader. To then help manage the group and to be able to ensure we remain relevant to the different age groups, Urban Saints is divided into three main age brackets which are the Juniors, Inter and Seniors. Each of these sections is then coordinated by an individual section leader.

All USG leaders and student helpers are registered with Urban Saints support centre and all have undergone DBS checks. Leaders operate in accordance with a Best Practice manual issued centrally and periodically training sessions are run locally and Nationally. The Urban Saints’ Policies regarding safeguarding and child protection are based on guidelines for voluntary youth workers given by the government and other child-care agencies.

All activities undertaken by the Group are risk assessed and risk assessment documentation is completed for all significant activities. Several leaders are first aid trained and we have the expertise, and often the attendance at events, of a qualified paramedic and a nurse.

Urban Saints Guildford has both it’s own Child Protection policy and an Information, Communication and Technology Policy. All leaders and helpers are covered by the Urban Saints Public Liability Insurance Policy.

Junior Leaders

  • Colin Gibbons

  • Nathan Janmohamed

  • Rob Gibbons

  • James Finch

  • Ben Wright

  • Dewi Hoslett

  • Naomi Harrington

  • Esther Harrington

  • Olly Perkins

  • Ben Perkins

  • Ben Thornton

  • Laurie Owen

Inter Leaders

  • Graham Harrington

    Year 8

  • Ali Gillies

    Year 8

  • Dan Taylor

    Year 8

  • Joe Williams

    Year 8

  • Josh Maurizi

    Year 8

  • Jagat Shrestha

    Year 9

  • Tom Charlton

    Year 9

  • Josh Laporte

    Year 9

  • Flynn Duggan

    Year 9

  • John

    Year 9

  • Rich Castro

    Year 10

  • Emma Castro

    Year 10

  • Chris Milne

    Year 10

  • Caleb Archer

    Year 10

  • Josh Wright

    Year 10

Senior Leaders

  • Tufty

    Year 11 A

  • Rich Bcknell

    Year 11 A

  • Barnaby French

    Year 11 A

  • Thomas Harrington

    Year 11 A

  • George Combeer

    Year 11 A

  • James Price

    Year 11 B

  • Tom Brewer

    Year 11 B

  • Jords Kernot

    Year 11 B

  • Nick Carvell

    Year 11 B

  • Narz

    Year 11 B

  • Alex Carvell

    Year 12

  • Mike & Hana Gibbons

    Year 12

  • Isaac Duncan

    Year 12

  • Olly Perkins

    Year 12

  • Ben Boddington

    Year 12

Student Leaders

As students at USG we may not be around in Guildford every Friday but this does not mean we cannot be a part of the wider Team.

Whilst we are away studying hard (!), taking on an apprenticeship or enjoying a Gap Year we are praying for our lads and other Teammates (Leaders) as they carry on the ministry back home.

When we are back home visiting or staying for longer in the holidays we bring new energy into the group, getting involved and plugging into the work that USG does.

Find out more about our students by clicking below 👇