Liam is our Business & Operations Manager. Joining the team in July 2024 after 10 years in the Civil Service, Liam brings his experience in operations, project and people management to the charity sector and you’ll see him on-site most days. Liam manages the building itself, safety and compliance, room hire and our staff team. Outside of 422, Liam loves spending time with his wife and 2 children, and taking the dog for long walks!
Hannah is our Community Engagement Manager and joined the team in March 2025. Hannah's role is to let as many people as possible know about the brilliant things we have on offer at 422, and to make sure we're doing things that the community want and need. With a background in community projects and community centre management, Hannah knows the importance of listening to the community and making sure they shape the work we do. Outside of 422 Hannah is a busy Mum and carer. She loves hosting parties and feeding people. Her greatest wish is that Manchester was by the sea so she could combine 2 of her favourite things - the city she loves and the beach.
Stewart joined the 422 Team in July 2025 as a Support Assistant. You can find Stewart greeting people at the front desk, helping out with our various projects and he has a knack for decorating and fixing things! Stewart loves to read, getting to know people and serving the community in any way he can!
Carmen runs the English Language Cafe which has been welcoming people since July 2022. She loves helping others and talking about herself in third person. You'll find her in the 422 Cafe on Monday afternoons in front of the whiteboard!
Kate has been running the Pantry at 422 since May 2022. She loves welcoming people into the space and is passionate about making sure the community feels at home and proud of 422. One of her proudest talents is she can devour a packet of biscuits faster than most people can make a cup of tea! Outside of 422, Kate runs a business with her husband, is a mum to two daughters, and enjoys growing things in the garden.
Bea is part of the Stay & Play and GrowBaby team at 422, where she enjoys welcoming families and helping to create a space for play and building community. Outside of 422, Bea works as a Business Development Administrator and enjoys homemaking in her downtime.
