Staff

Simon has been helping people, organisations and policy-makers develop effective responses to the threat of climate change and the misery of cold homes for more than 30 years. He became CSE's Chief Executive in 2002 after two previous spells at CSE punctuated by five years running Friends of the Earth's national energy campaign (1989-94) and senior management roles at Triodos Bank (1998-2002).

He is a specialist advisor to government, academic and industry bodies, including Ofgem and the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). He is currently a member of the BEIS/Ofgem Smart Systems Forum, National Grid Electricity System Operator’s RIIO-2 Stakeholder Group and Western Power Distribution’s Consumer Engagement Group. He is on the advisory boards of research programmes at the University of Cardiff and the University of Exeter, where he was appointed an Honorary Fellow in 2016.

Simon contributes his expertise across CSE’s work, including: policy design; the social impacts of energy policy; smart meters and smart energy systems; community and public engagement with energy issues; fuel poverty policy and practice; social initiatives in the energy industry; low carbon network regulatory policy; financing of sustainable energy; and local authority energy strategy and practice.

Simon is the chair of the board of renewable energy company Thrive Renewables plc and a non-executive director of Bristol Green Capital Partnership CIC.

Simon has a BA (Hons) in Experimental Psychology from Oxford University. He is a Fellow of the Energy Institute and the RSA, and an Honorary Fellow of the Society for the Environment. He was awarded an OBE in 2011 for his work.

simon.roberts@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1441

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Sarah has many years' experience of office and financial management, initially employed by Bristol Energy Centre, the trading company of the Centre for Sustainable Energy in 1993. Together with the Chief Executive, she has responsibility for the financial management of the organisation. She is ultimately responsible to the trustee body, reporting to them at quarterly finance meetings. As one of the senior management team, she is involved with the strategic development of the charity.

Sarah has a BSc in Psychology from the University of Bristol and a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from the University of the West of England.

sarah.frankish@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1444

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Keith is responsible for delivering community energy projects in the local and Community Empowerment team. He has over a decade’s worth of experience in working with civil society organisations, governments and community groups around the world to help them achieve their social and environmental goals. Keith is now the interim Head of the Local & Community Empowerment team.

Keith began his career at Plan UK, focussing on community development, where his work took him to live in Haiti and Mali. Subsequently Keith joined WWF where he first led the delivery of the organisation’s people-centred conservation programme and then most recently supported the development and strengthening of WWF’s offices in the global East and South. Keith has experience in the delivery of large-scale and multi-stakeholder projects with skills in project design and planning, communication, engagement and learning.

Since joining CSE Keith has led our Next Generation project, a grant fund and support programme designed to help community projects that develop decarbonised energy business models. He has also managed the Community Energy for all grant programme for the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust and is managing Micro: bit.

Keith has a BA (Hons) in History and Politics from the University of East Anglia and a MSc in International Development from London South Bank University.

Keith.hempshall@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1430

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Janine has been working sustainable energy for almost 3 decades, and has led CSE’s development and communications team since 2000. She sits on CSE’s senior management team, holds overall responsibility for CSE’s project development and fundraising, from conception to practical delivery, and has overseen the growth and diversification of CSE’s funding base. In 2002 Janine helped set up the Community Action for Energy network. In 2012 she designed and ran Bristol Switch and Save, the city’s first collective buying scheme for energy.

Prior to joining CSE, Janine worked for a range of energy and construction bodies including, the Building Research Establishment, the former Energy Efficiency Office of the Department of the Environment and the Construction Industry Board. She has advised on changes to energy standards in building regulations, authored best practice guidance on energy for new and refurbished housing, designed national energy efficiency schemes and worked on national public awareness campaigns.

Janine has an MSc in Energy Conservation and the Environment from Cranfield University, and a BSc in Maths from the University of Bristol. She is a Non-executive Director of Resilient Energy Alvington Court Renewables and Resilient Energy Mounteneys Renewables, community-benefit societies which own and operate 4 500KW wind turbines in Gloucestershire. She also sits on the Environment Group for Bristol City Funds, which is working to attract transformative new investment into the city.

janine.michael@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1414

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Ian joined CSE in 2001. As Head of Household Energy Services he oversees award winning advice projects including WHAM, Futureproof, TEA and advice line support for WPD and OVO customers. His previous role as Senior Analyst covered research into fuel poverty, consumer behaviour, hard-to-treat housing issues and scheme evaluation. Ian’s particular skills include energy modelling, data collection, analysis and survey work.

Ian has considerable knowledge of energy policy, from legislative framework to practical on-the-ground delivery. He also has considerable expertise in energy and consumer behaviour.

He is a leading expert on the distributional impacts of energy policy and his work in this area include: the development and application of the Distributional Impacts Model for Policy and Strategic Analysis; designing carbon taxation to protect low-income households for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s New Insights programme; examining the distributional impacts associated with UK Climate Change Policies; analysing the impact of the UK-wide feed-in tariff on low income consumers and researching into the nature, prevalence and distribution of fuel poverty in non-traditional homes in the UK.

Prior to joining CSE Ian was based at the University of Birmingham Department of Public Health and Epidemiology as a researcher, and also worked as a project assistant at Ecotec.

ian.preston@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1422

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Joshua joined CSE in 2006. As Head of Research and Analysis he is responsible for overseeing and managing a vast range of projects including THERMOS, SMETER and micro:bit. He has extensive experience of research in the fields of renewable energy, energy policy-making and energy strategy and of working with partners in academia, government and industry. Before coming to CSE as Head of Research and Analysis, he was Principal Policy Officer with regard to energy at the Greater London Authority.

Joshua has an Msc in Environmental Technology (specialising in energy policy) from Imperial College London and a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Bristol.

To find out more about projects Joshua has been involved in please see the links below:

• THERMOS 
• The National Household Model
• The National Heat Map

joshua.thumim@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1439

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Joshua joined CSE in 2006. As Head of Research and Analysis he is responsible for overseeing and managing a vast range of projects including THERMOS, SMETER and micro:bit. He has extensive experience of research in the fields of renewable energy, energy policy-making and energy strategy and of working with partners in academia, government and industry. Before coming to CSE as Head of Research and Analysis, he was Principal Policy Officer with regard to energy at the Greater London Authority.

Joshua has an Msc in Environmental Technology (specialising in energy policy) from Imperial College London and a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Bristol.

To find out more about projects Joshua has been involved in please see the links below:

• THERMOS 
• The National Household Model
• The National Heat Map

joshua.thumim@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1439

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Sarah joined CSE in early 2020 as a Senior Project Worker in the Research team. In her previous research at Cardiff University she looked at public perceptions of climate change and energy transitions. She has experience using both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including focus groups, interviews and surveys.

Sarah holds a BSc, MRes and PhD in Psychology from the University of Sussex, with electives in Climate Change Science and Policy.

Sarah.Becker@cse.org.uk

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Toby joined CSE in 2010 as a senior project worker and has over ten years’ experience working in sustainable energy research. As a Project Manager in the Research and Analysis team at CSE, he works on a range of projects investigating domestic energy efficiency, technology opportunities, the impacts of national energy and climate change policies, and fuel poverty. Through his work at CSE, Toby has developed a strong understanding of an extensive range of national surveys and statistics, covering housing, demographics, public attitudes and socio-economics, and has five years’ experience of database management using programmes such as SQL and SPSS. He has also acquired extensive knowledge of BREDEM models (including SAP).

Toby has a MEng in Chemical Engineering from the University of Birmingham and a PhD in Bioenergy from the University of Leeds.

To find out more about projects Toby has been involved in please see the links below:

• THERMOS Accelerating Heat Networks in Europe
• National Heat Map
• Vulnerability mapping

toby.bridgeman@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1435

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Daisy joined CSE as a Senior Research Project Worker in February 2017. Before joining CSE, Daisy worked in charity evaluation, measuring the impact of cycling projects on health and transport behaviours, through surveys, case studies and cost benefit analysis. She has 5 years’ experience in charity and sustainability evaluation. At CSE Daisy works on qualitative research in the experience of heat network consumers and operators.

Daisy holds an MSc in Sustainability with Environment and Development, and a BA in Environmental Sustainability both from the University of Leeds

For more information about projects Daisy has been involved in, please see the links below:

• Citizens Advice Scotland, energy best deal review
• Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards pilot co-ordination
• Smarter Living Wales

daisy.broman@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1420

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Mark joined CSE as a software engineer in 2018. Prior to joining CSE he worked as a web developer, producing cloud-based software for the Higher Education sector. Mark has four years' experience working with a variety of web application frameworks and languages, with a particular emphasis on intuitive user interface design.

To find out more about projects Mark has been involved in please see the links below:

• THERMOS
• WPD Vulnerability App
• London Heat Map II 

Mark holds an MSc in Mathematics from the University of Bristol.

mark.gibbons@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1429

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Andrew joined CSE in April 2018 as a senior software engineer. He has over 25 years software engineering experience having worked in fields such as communication engineering, semiconductor memory fabrication and oil & gas pipeline inspection data storage and analysis. In his previous role he designed and developed enterprise Java (JEE) software and, more recently, used big data technologies including Hadoop, HBase and Spark to store and process huge quantities of pipeline measurement data.

Andrew holds a BSc in Electronic Engineering from the University of Hull which includes a specialisation in Environmental and Ecological Electronics. He is a Chartered Engineer and Member of the IET.

At CSE he is working on the National Household Model, OpenLV, WPD Presumed Open Data and other projects..

andrew.gonnet@cse.org.uk

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Tom joined CSE in June 2012. He has extensive experience in software development and design and a wide knowledge of machine learning and optimisation techniques.

He holds a PhD, ‘On the Vehicle Routing Problem’ (stochastic optimisation for routing problems) from University of Bristol, as well as a MEng and BSc in Computer Science, both from the University of Bristol.

To find out more about projects Tom has been involved in please see the links below:

• National Household Model
• THERMOS Accelerating Heat Networks in Europe
• Mapping Birmingham’s Solar PV potential

tom.hinton@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1455

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Nicky joined CSE in January 2016. As Senior Researcher she manages and delivers policy research and evaluation projects. Nicky has over 20 years’ experience in devising and undertaking qualitative and mixed method research, including surveys, interviews, deliberative processes, literature reviews and impact measurement. She has had a particular emphasis on understanding how policies and projects can affect groups of people differently – and how to achieve fairer outcomes.

Nicky has an MSc in Policy Research from the University of Bristol, an MA in Gender and Development from the University of Sussex and a BA in English from Kings College London.

For more information about the projects Nicky has been involved in, please see the links below:

• Report on Supporting vulnerable customers for Joseph Rowntree Foundation
• Heat Networks Qualitative Research for BEIS
• Smart Meter Energy Data Public Interest Advisory Group (PIAG)

Nicky.hodges@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1400

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Martin joined CSE in March 2002. Martin's main role within CSE is to manage a vast portfolio of projects including local authority support programmes, renewable energy feasibility studies and the management of energy audits within the private and public sectors. Martin has over 18 years' experience researching sustainable energy and in technical consulting, following a career in engineering.

Martin holds an MSc in Renewable Energy Systems Technology from University of Loughborough and a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science from University of the West of England. Martin is also a PRINCE2 qualified project manager, an NHER Surveyor and Assessor, and is trained ICA Technology of Participation facilitation techniques. He also has an HNC in Mechanical Engineering and served an apprenticeship at Rolls Royce.

For more information about the projects Martin has been involved in, please see the links below:

• Project Manager of THERMOS Accelerating heat networks in Europe
• Mapping Birmingham’s Solar PV potential
• Coordinating MEES pilot schemes across England

martin.holley@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1419

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Neil joined CSE in April 2020 as a software engineer.  He previously spent three and a half years working on a variety of software engineering projects for a Bristol-based software consultancy, using a range of different programming languages and frameworks.

He has an MSc in Computer Science from the University of Bristol, and a BSc and MA in Philosophy from the University of Warwick.

Neil.Justice@cse.org.uk

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Annette joined CSE in September 2012. Before joining CSE, Annette worked as a sustainability consultant within the construction industry for four years. Annette’s particular expertise lies in the field of energy consumption in buildings, including data monitoring analysis. Annette completed an MSc in Energy Policy at the University of Exeter in 2011 and also holds a BSc in Environment, Economics and Ecology from the University of York. She is also a qualified BREEAM Accredited Professional and Code for Sustainable Homes assessor.

For more information about the projects Annette has been involved in, please see the links below:

• THERMOS Accelerating heat networks in Europe
• Social landlords and district heating
• SMETER

annette.lamley@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1415

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Julia joined the Research team at CSE in January 2020. She has a diverse planning and environmental background as well as experience in the renewable energy field, and was previously working for engineering and environmental consultancies managing a variety of projects in the private and public sectors.

Julia holds a BSc in Tourism and Environment from London Metropolitan University and an MSc in Spatial Planning and Environmental Management from the University of Barcelona. She is also a Practitioner member of IEMA, the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment.

julia.oggioni@cse.org.uk

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Catherine joined CSE in December 2019 as a Senior Project Worker.

Prior to this, Catherine worked as an energy analyst with commercial real estate clients to monitor energy consumption and increase efficiency across their portfolio. She also has experience as a Sustainability Consultant working with a range of clients to collect, manage and interpret their sustainability data. Working with Southampton City Council, Catherine led a project to map out areas of deprivation working with local charities such as foodbanks to improve services in these locations.

Catherine holds a BSc (Hons) in Geography from the University of Southampton. She has a passion for the outdoors, especially mountain environments, and specialised in mapping glacial retreat in the Alps. She holds a level 1 certification Energy Management from the Energy Institute.

catherine.sage@cse.org.uk

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Karen joined CSE's Household Energy Services team in 2013 where she combined energy advice with work on a range of home energy and research projects. She now works within our Research team engaging on projects that include the utilisation of smart devices in homes and school.

Karen has a  BSc (Hons) in Biology from the University of East Anglia, a postgraduate certificate in Management (voluntary organisations) at South Bank University and MSc in Sustainable Development in Practice from the University of the West of England. She has previously worked for charities such as the New Economics Foundation on community participation, and the Women’s Environmental Network on waste prevention.

karen.smith@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1405

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Keith is responsible for delivering community energy projects in the local and Community Empowerment team. He has over a decade’s worth of experience in working with civil society organisations, governments and community groups around the world to help them achieve their social and environmental goals. Keith is now the interim Head of the Local & Community Empowerment team.

Keith began his career at Plan UK, focussing on community development, where his work took him to live in Haiti and Mali. Subsequently Keith joined WWF where he first led the delivery of the organisation’s people-centred conservation programme and then most recently supported the development and strengthening of WWF’s offices in the global East and South. Keith has experience in the delivery of large-scale and multi-stakeholder projects with skills in project design and planning, communication, engagement and learning.

Since joining CSE Keith has led our Next Generation project, a grant fund and support programme designed to help community projects that develop decarbonised energy business models. He has also managed the Community Energy for all grant programme for the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust and is managing Micro: bit.

Keith has a BA (Hons) in History and Politics from the University of East Anglia and a MSc in International Development from London South Bank University.

Keith.hempshall@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1430

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Megan joined CSE in September 2017. At CSE, a major part of her role has been supporting the Bright Green Future programme participants as well as other projects working to engage communities to start their own energy projects. Megan has also worked alongside Research & Analysis evaluating energy advice projects and Household Energy Services offering energy advice.

Megan has a Geography BSc from the University of Edinburgh.

For more information about the projects Megan has been involved in, please see the links below:

• Bright Green Future
• Home Energy Advice
• Low-carbon neighbourhood planning

megan.blyth@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1432

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Rachel joined CSE in October 2014 after working with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and the UK Youth Climate Coalition. She has a Masters degree in Zoology from the University of Sheffield. Rachel has a wide experience of working on community-focused sustainability projects with particular expertise in energy, climate change and conservation. A core part of her role has been providing support to community energy groups on developing local renewable energy and energy advice projects, managing several community benefit pots on behalf of other organisations and mentoring on our youth programme Bright Green Future.

For more information about projects Rachel has been involved in, see:

• Next Generation
• Bristol Community Energy Fund
• Thrive Renewables Community Benefit Programme
• Futureproof
• Bright Green Future

rachel.haycock@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1424

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Roy joined CSE in April 2017 to manage our environmental leadership programme for young people, Bright Green Future. Prior to this role Roy worked in animal welfare, marine conservation and the education sector.

Roy has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Edinburgh, an MSc in Environment, Science and Society from University College London, a PGCE from the University of Nottingham and is a qualified Forest School Leader.

roy.kareem@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1447

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Graham joined CSE in September 2018 to deliver low carbon and renewable energy planning policy advice and support for local and neighbourhood planning projects. He also works on wider sustainable energy research, community energy development, and social research programmes.

Prior to joining CSE, Graham worked in a consultancy role providing environmental planning and social sustainability services for private sector clients and across local and neighbourhood planning, including considerations relating to climate change adaptation and mitigation. Graham’s wider consultancy experience also focused on environmental assessment and community lead conservation and rewilding projects.

Graham holds an MSc in Environmental Studies and Sustainability from the University of Strathclyde, and a BSc in Earth Science from the University of Glasgow.

Graham has been involved in the following projects:

• Bright Green Future
• Low-carbon neighbourhood planning
• Accelerating low carbon local and neighbourhood planning

And from a stakeholder or community perspective:

• Presumed open data
• UK Power Networks
• Next Generation

graham.mcgrath@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1406

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Bridget joined CSE in September 2009. As one of CSE’s Senior Community Project Managers she runs and develops community energy and fuel poverty projects and provides support for community energy groups. Her work addresses a range of energy issues where a community scale approach is the most effective way to bring about change. Current projects are Bright Green Future, the Bridgend County Energy Challenge and Open LV.

Previous work includes management of the Plan Local energy efficiency and Green Deal toolkit, the national Green Open Homes network and CSE’s programme of national support for community energy groups, Warm Streets Communities, Bristol Community Energy mapping, Warmer Improved Somerset Homes (tackling fuel poverty), Levels & Moors Energy (development of community scale renewables) and running a number of affordable warmth programmes for Local Authorities and housing associations.

Bridget has more than ten years’ experience in project management and development work in the public, private and voluntary sector, in particular with community projects and sustainable development initiatives. She has a BSc in Environmental Science from Southampton University.

bridget.newbery@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1413

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Harriet joined CSE in 2013 as a Senior Project Worker, before becoming Project Manager in 2014. Harriet works on a range of projects which seek to support community groups, local authorities, planners and young people to engage with sustainable energy projects and develop low carbon policies.

She is an RTPI-qualified planner and has co-developed guidance on planning issues for several projects at CSE covering neighbourhood planning, rural landscapes and retrofit of heritage buildings. The projects that Harriet has managed have focused on developing more deliberative engagement methods and supporting community energy projects in low income communities.

Harriet has a Human Geography MA from Edinburgh University, a Spatial Planning MSc from University College London, and a Social Science Research Methods MSc from Cardiff.

For more information about projects Harriet has been involved in please see the links below:

• Neighbourhood Planning Support
• Future Energy Landscapes
• Sustainable Retrofit of Heritage Homes

harriet.sansom@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1428

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Dan joined CSE in 2015. He has 14 years' experience in planning, predominantly in local authorities. He previously worked for developers Wind Prospect and for Bath & North East Somerset Council, where as Principal Planner he was responsible for most renewable energy planning applications in the local authority area, including negotiating and consenting the first two commercial scale solar farms, and contributing to the development of planning policies on energy in the district. Dan has an excellent understanding of the barriers community groups face when developing energy generation projects, including planning, landscape issues and landowner agreements.

Dan has a BSc in Global Futures (Sustainability) and Geography from Bath Spa University College and an MSc in Town and Country Planning from the University of the West of England.

For more information about projects Dan has been involved in please see the links below:

• Low-carbon neighbourhood planning
• Bright Green Future
• Accelerating low carbon local and neighbourhood planning

dan.stone@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1417

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Nick joined CSE in September 2019 as an intern within the Local and Community Empowerment team, with a particular focus on the Bright Green Future programme.

He has previously worked with the National Trust and the University of Bristol Sustainability department on environmental research and engagement projects. He is particularly passionate about environmental justice issues, urban greening and what history can teach us about fighting climate change.

Nick has a BA in History from the University of Cambridge and an MA in History (specialising in Environmental History) from the University of Bristol.

nick.stromberg@cse.org.uk

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Ian joined CSE in 2001. As Head of Household Energy Services he oversees award winning advice projects including WHAM, Futureproof, TEA and advice line support for WPD and OVO customers. His previous role as Senior Analyst covered research into fuel poverty, consumer behaviour, hard-to-treat housing issues and scheme evaluation. Ian’s particular skills include energy modelling, data collection, analysis and survey work.

Ian has considerable knowledge of energy policy, from legislative framework to practical on-the-ground delivery. He also has considerable expertise in energy and consumer behaviour.

He is a leading expert on the distributional impacts of energy policy and his work in this area include: the development and application of the Distributional Impacts Model for Policy and Strategic Analysis; designing carbon taxation to protect low-income households for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s New Insights programme; examining the distributional impacts associated with UK Climate Change Policies; analysing the impact of the UK-wide feed-in tariff on low income consumers and researching into the nature, prevalence and distribution of fuel poverty in non-traditional homes in the UK.

Prior to joining CSE Ian was based at the University of Birmingham Department of Public Health and Epidemiology as a researcher, and also worked as a project assistant at Ecotec.

ian.preston@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1422

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Paola joined CSE as an intern in 2015. Her current role at CSE focuses on energy and related advice to households through telephone advice, home visits, casework and outreach events, as well as delivering training and managing CSE volunteers.

Prior to joining CSE, Paola worked with ethnic minority groups in Columbia, at the Just Ask advice team at the University of Bristol and as a volunteer at Refugee Action, where she liaised between asylum seekers and the Home Office, solicitors, health services and partner organisations.

She has a Master’s degree in Human Geography from University of Bristol and a degree in Anthropology from Universidad Externado de Colombia.

Paola has been involved in the following projects: Bristol Tenant's Energy Advice, OVO Energy Advice Service, Healthy Homes Dorset.

paola.aldana@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1451

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Lucy has a background of helping vulnerable people in fuel poverty and has attained the City & Guilds Level Three Energy Awareness Certificate.

She gives advice and support around energy usage and debt to clients in Somerset. This is done through home visits, over the telephone and at outreach events.

Before joining CSE Lucy worked for a debt and mental health project and has worked as a housing advisor. She has six years voluntary sector management experience for two independent advocacy projects. She has been a volunteer manager and has also worked in social care and health.

07498 575 847

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Julia is an energy advisor who works alongside three NHS trusts in the Bristol area as a Caseworker integrated into the three hospitals' Discharge Teams. Splitting her time across the Southmead Hospital, the Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General, Jules (as she prefers to be known) meets with patients, families and staff to ensure that when the patient is discharged, they return to a warm safe home reduce the chances of re-admittance due to living in cold and damp home. Working with other agencies, she covers issues such as energy use, debt, home improvements, benefits checks and applications.

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Nick joined CSE in March 2018 to work on a range of our Home Energy Team projects. His role at CSE focuses on providing energy and related advice to households – particularly vulnerable people – through telephone advice, home visits, community events and other outreach. Nick also oversees CSE’s process to ensure funding through council schemes for measures like insulation and heating system improvements reach those most in need, and liaises with installers to ensure sound working relationships.

He has a BSc and PhD in natural sciences and is a member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment.

For more information about projects Nick has been involved in, please see the links below:

• Bristol Tenant's Energy Advice 
• OVO Energy Advice Service
• Western Power Distribution Advice Hub
• Coordinating MEES pilot schemes across England

nick.clack@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1421

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Elliot joined CSE in August 2017 to work in the busy Household Energy Services team. His role at CSE focuses on providing energy and related advice to households – particularly vulnerable people – through telephone advice, home visits, community events and other outreach.

Prior to joining CSE Elliot worked helping a local community centre create an Energy and Carbon Strategy and completed an internship researching and assessing the viability of a new business that was aiming to help reduce carbon output in SMEs.

Elliot has a BSc in Climate Change and Energy Management from the University of the West of England.

For more information about projects Elliot has been involved in, please see the links below:

• Warm and Safe Wiltshire
• Healthy Homes Dorset
• Western Power Distribution Advice Hub

elliot.clark@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1445

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Will joined CSE in September 2018 as an intern and is now working as an Energy Advisor. His role at CSE focuses on energy advice and support, relating primarily to households through telephone advice, home visits, casework and outreach events, as well as delivering training to organisations and groups. Will co-ordinates events and outreach for the Home Energy team and has helped to administer and organise grant funds. Previously, Will owned and ran his own vintage clothing company and has a background in event co-coordinating work, he also worked abroad in several countries as an English teacher.

Will has a Degree in English and American Literature from The University of Kent.

For more information about projects Will has been involved in, please see the links below:

• Burnham and Weston Energy
• Warm and Safe Wiltshire
• Energy Accessibility Service (EASE)
• Energy at Home Advice
• Power Up Advice Hub South West
• OVO Advice Service

Will.cotterill@cse.org.uk | 0117 3634 246

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Ed joined CSE in August 2018 to work as an energy advisor in the Household Energy Team. His role at CSE focuses on energy and related advice to households through telephone advice, home visits, casework and outreach events. A major part of Ed’s role is working as a Caseworker on the WHAM project. Through this project Ed provides in-depth casework, assisting clients with a wide range of issues from energy efficiency through to benefits entitlements and making home improvements.

Ed gained extensive experience of working with vulnerable people through his role as a Specialist Adult Social Care Advisor at Somerset County Council. He also has experience of providing energy advice from his time spent working in Customer Care at Bristol Energy.

Ed has a BA in Anthropology and French from the University of Sussex. Ed is also working towards an MSc in Climate Change and International Development from SOAS – University of London.

For more information about the projects Ed has been involved in please see the links below:

• WHAM
• Power Up
• Bristol Tenant's Energy Advice

edward.divers@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1410

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Nicky is an Intern in CSE’s Household Energy Services department, and works supporting and advising vulnerable clients on reducing their energy bills and home energy efficiency.

Nicky has long-term experience campaigning on social and environmental justice issues, helping to co-ordinate action with various organisations in Surrey. While working for the NHS, Nicky studied with the Open University and gained a BSc (Hons) in Social Sciences with Environment and Politics, exploring both scientific and social policy aspects of environmental issues. Nicky moved to Bristol to work full time helping to tackle the climate emergency, and joined CSE in September 2019.

nicky.dodgson@cse.org.uk

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Shareen joined CSE in September 2015 and is working on a range of our Home Energy Team projects. Her role at CSE focuses on energy and related advice to households – particularly vulnerable people including low income families, the elderly and disabled people – through telephone advice, home visits and casework.

Shareen has an Msc in Environmental Science focusing on sustainable environmental management.

For more information about the projects Shareen has been involved in please see the links below:

• Warmer Improved Somerset Homes
• Ovo Energy Advice Service
• Western Power Distribution Advice Hub

shareen.elnagy@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1407

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Julia joined CSE in January 2021 as one of the new Interns to the Household Energy Services Team and will be working on a range of projects and offering advice and support to vulnerable households.

Inspired by wanting to develop a career in fighting for climate justice, prior to CSE Julia completed an MA in Environment, Politics and Globalization at King’s College London and she has volunteered for a range of environmental and social justice groups. Julia also has a BA in English Literature from the University of Bristol and enjoys reading in her spare time

julia.evans@CSE.org.uk

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Lisa joined CSE in 2002 and has extensive experience of helping households who live in fuel poverty and in supporting vulnerable people. She has excellent skills in clear communication, empathetic and patient one-to-one support for vulnerable clients, with particular experience in advising minority ethnic households and older people. Lisa manages a range of advice projects for the Household Energy Services, as well as participating in the development of many local energy advice projects.

Lisa has a BA (Hons) in Health and Community Studies from Chester University.

For more information about the projects that Lisa is involved in, please see the links below:

• Project manager for WHAM
• Project manager for Healthy Homes Dorset
• Project manager for Clever budgeting for single parents

lisa.evans@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1402

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Holly joined CSE in September 2020 as one of three new interns to the Household Energy Services team. Her role at CSE supports various projects in different ways depending on clients’ needs and project funding, and she has just earned the NEA/City and Guilds Energy Awareness qualification.

Before starting at CSE Holly worked at OVO energy where she gained a good knowledge of the Energy Industry. She has experience teaching English in the UK and abroad and has volunteered with various different charities supporting refugees in Birmingham, Bristol and France.

holly.findlay@cse.org.uk

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Clementine Joined CSE in October 2020 to work on a range of projects in the Household Energy Services Team and will be focusing on providing in-depth energy advice to vulnerable households.

Clementine is experienced in supporting vulnerable people by delivering advice in an understandable and caring way. Before joining CSE, she supported people experiencing debt issues as a Money Advice Caseworker at Citizens Advice. In France, she provided advocacy and legal representation of vulnerable people as a deputy appointed by the Court of protection.

She has previous experience working as a legal adviser and holds a Master’s degree in Business law from the University of Strasbourg.

clementine.fuchs@cse.org.uk

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Deb Joined CSE as a Fuel Poverty Advisor in 2020. She works in the South Somerset and Mendip areas supporting people with a variety of issues including reducing energy costs, managing energy debts and improving the energy efficiency of their homes. She offers telephone advice, home visits and provides talks and training to professionals and groups working in the community.

Before joining CSE, Deb worked as an Early Intervention manager for Dorset County Council, providing integrated health, education and social care services for children, young people and their families. She holds a Foundation Degree in Management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Integrated Centre Leadership. She is also a trained Volunteer Advisor for South Somerset Citizens Advice.

Deb.G@cse.org.uk

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George joined the Home Energy Team at CSE in September 2019. As an energy advisor he speaks with a range of people throughout the South West and further afield, about ways to keep warm in winter, reduce their bills and improve energy efficiency. His main focus is referrals from Western Power Distribution’s Priority Services Register and he is often speaking with people who have vulnerabilities.

George previously worked in events, teaching and customer services and has a degree in English Language from Essex University.

George.goddard@cse.org.uk

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Vanecia has worked in the charity sector for ten years supporting people experiencing difficult circumstances, most recently at Citizens Advice where she was a project caseworker providing benefits and debt advice, income maximisation and budgeting support for young people and adults in Wiltshire.

Vanecia joins us as a Warm and Safe Wiltshire caseworker based at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon and will be working alongside the Integrated Discharge Team to help vulnerable patients at risk from health complications that might be exacerbated by living in a cold home.

vanecia.halpin@cse.org.uk | 07928 829560 (Mobile)

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Eleanor joined CSE in January 2019 as a Fuel Poverty Advisor. Her role at CSE focuses on giving in-depth energy and related advice to vulnerable households through telephone advice, home visits and outreach events.

Before joining CSE, Eleanor was working for Elim Housing Association providing housing focussed support to vulnerable single parents. She has a BSc in Social Policy from the University of Bristol.

For more information about the projects that Eleanor is involved in, please see the links below:

• Western Power Distribution Advice Hub
• Bristol Tenant's Energy Advice
• Futureproof

eleanor.hodges@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1428

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Natasha joined CSE as an Energy Advisor in January 2017 to work on a range of projects within the busy Home Energy Team. As of July 2017 she will work as a case worker for WHAM - Warmer Homes, Advice & Money.

Before joining CSE she worked as a Volunteer Project Leader in Fiji and Ghana, leading groups of volunteers whilst coordinating education and sustainability projects. She has also worked for Citizens Advice, gaining invaluable telephone and advice work experience and gaining her Citizens Advice accredited Generalist Advisor Certificate.

Natasha has a BSc in Physical Geography from Lancaster University.

natasha.hope@cse.org.uk | 07713 808 325

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Mike joined CSE in 2019 as an Intern in the Household Energy Services team. He gives advice and support relating to household energy efficiency and managing fuel bills to clients throughout the West of England. This is done through home visits, over the telephone and at outreach events. He also works on the Futureproof project, helping to develop the eco-retrofitting economy in the southwest.

Prior to joining CSE Mike was awarded a distinction in MSc Sustainability and Adaptation in the Built Environment at the Centre for Alternative Technology; his dissertation employed building energy modelling software to explore sustainable retrofitting options for affordable housing in Shanghai. He spent 7 years in Tianjin, China working as an International Baccalaureate teacher and learning Mandarin, and has also volunteered on various sustainable agriculture, conservation and reforestation projects across Latin America.

The projects Mike is currently (October 2020)  involved in include Futureproof and Warm & Safe Wiltshire.

mike.joyce@cse.org.uk | 0117 9341418

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Samuel joined CSE in 2018 as a Fuel Poverty Advisor and works on a wide variety of projects. He gives advice and support around energy usage and debt to clients throughout the West Country. This is done through home visits, over the telephone and at outreach events.

Prior to starting at CSE, Samuel worked as a Senior Health Care Assistant in the NHS for 10 years. He has a City & Guilds in Energy Awareness, an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and a First class Ba (Hons) in Social and Political Studies from Ruskin College, Oxford.

For more information about the projects that Samuel is involved in, please see the links below:

• Western Power Distribution Advice Hub
• EASE
• Priority Services Register (PSR) Minimum Energy Efficiency Study (MEES) Bristol Pilot Study

samuel.kelly@cse.org.uk | 0117 363 4248

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Kath joined CSE in February 2015. She works on a range of projects in the busy Home Energy Team providing in-depth energy advice to vulnerable householders over the phone, at events and through home visits. Prior to this Kath gained invaluable volunteering experience at CSE and holds the NEA/City and Guilds 6176 Energy Awareness qualification. She has extensive experience of supporting a wide range of vulnerable people through her previous work at The Open University and Bristol Care & Repair.

For more information about the projects that Kath is involved in, please see the links below:

• Western Power Distribution Advice Hub
• OVO Energy Advice Service

Kath.Lindsay@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1437

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Pete joined CSE as an Energy Advisor in November 2017 to give personal energy advice to householders in the South West through home visits, telephone work, casework, and outreach events.

Prior to his employment with CSE, he worked as a Project Development Officer creating and developing frontline services for Brighton & Hove City Council.

Along with a City & Guilds in Energy Awareness, he has a BSc in Environmental Science and has recently been awarded an MSc in Environmental Assessment and Management.

For more information about the projects that Pete is involved in, please see the links below:

• Western Power Distribution Advice Hub
• EASE
• Bristol Tenant's Energy Advice

pete.mcneill@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1433

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James re-joined CSE in July 2020. His role involves supporting householders through their retrofit journey, offering advice, guidance, site visits and quality assurance. He is undertaking the Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management training to work within the new PAS2035 framework. He also offers technical support to the energy advice team. Between his roles at CSE James worked as carpenter on a range of sustainable construction projects, often working to the Passivhaus standard. His previous role at CSE as a technical officer involved energy audits, renewable energy assessments and various research projects.

James achieved a Distinction (MSc) in Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies from The Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth, Wales.

james.mullen@cse.org.uk

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Trishna joined CSE in 2019 as an Energy Advisor. Her role focuses on providing a range of in-depth energy advice to vulnerable customers of Western Power Distribution through the dedicated Power-up advice hub. She was also a volunteer for CSE previously, supporting through home visits and outreach events in Bristol.  She has a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and also studied Environmental Engineering and Management in Germany.

trishna.mutsuddy@cse.org.uk

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Cora joined CSE in January 2016 as a member of the Household Energy Services team. She has experience as an energy advisor with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, supporting vulnerable residents and providing tailored energy advice through home visits and over the phone.

She has an MSc in Environmental and Energy Studies from the Centre for Alternative Technology. Her thesis was on the impact of community energy groups on the local uptake of energy efficiency measures, and as part of this she volunteered with Bedminster Energy Group in Bristol.

For more information about the projects that Cora is involved in, please see the links below:

• Bristol Tenant's Energy Advice
• Futureproof
• OVO Energy Advice Service

cora.paine@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1404

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Joe joined CSE in June 2019 and works on a variety of projects for the Household Energy Services team, providing in-depth energy advice through home visits, casework, phone calls, training and community events.

He has a background of helping vulnerable families and households in fuel poverty, having spent over three years working as an Energy Advisor for a housing association. He has a BSc in Natural Sciences from the University of Bath and has recently completed an MSc in Environmental Policy and Management at the University of Bristol, where his dissertation focused on delivering the benefits of solar PV installations to low-income families in multi-occupancy social housing schemes.

Joe’s additional qualifications include City & Guilds ‘Energy Awareness’, ‘Renewable Energy in the Home’ and ‘Domestic Energy Assessment’.

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Sonia joined CSE in 2013 and has worked on different outreach projects that deliver energy efficiency advice and address fuel poverty in the Bristol, Bath and Somerset regions. Furthermore she has planned and delivered training sessions on these topics to health-care professionals and community groups. She also works on the advice line providing information on the Green Deal, ECO, renewable technologies and more.

Prior to her employment with CSE, she lived in Sheffield and was employed as an energy advisor working on a CERT funded Free Insulation scheme with the local council and also worked as a fuel poverty case worker working on a Department of Health funded project at South Yorkshire Energy Centre.

Sonia was recently awarded an MSc in Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies with the Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales, gaining a merit. In her thesis she investigated the differences that insulation measures had made to people’s homes and the likelihood that they were delivering the carbon savings awarded to them. She also has the NEA/City and Guilds 6176 Energy Awareness qualification.

sonia.pruzinsky@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1409

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Imogen joined CSE in January 2021 as an intern in the Household Energy Services Team, working on a range of projects that focus on alleviating fuel poverty and supporting vulnerable individuals.

Imogen holds an MSc in Environmental Policy and Management from the University of Bristol.

Imogen has recently completed an internship at Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) researching and evaluating the government's national commitments towards biodiversity within forestry management.

imogen.rix@cse.org.uk

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Joanne is our Bath & North East Somerset Fuel poverty advisor, working in the community and based at the RUH hospital one day a week alongside the discharge team. Our aim is to ensure patients leaving hospital go home to a warm safe home. She offers support to older and vulnerable people in BANES who are living in or at risk of fuel poverty. This can include reducing energy costs, managing energy debts and improving the energy efficiency of their homes.

Jo has previously worked in social housing and brings with her a vast amount of experience in reducing isolation and depression within the community.

joanne.salisbury@cse.org.uk

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Jessica joined CSE in October 2020 as a Warm and Safe Wiltshire caseworker based at Salisbury District Hospital, working alongside the Integrated Discharge Team to help patients at risk from health complications that might be exacerbated by living in a cold home.

Jessica has volunteered and worked in the environment sector for over ten years, facilitating projects in diverse communities. She is particularly interested in initiatives which bring co-benefits, particularly social justice, and develop resilience while reducing carbon emissions. 

Since completing an MSc in Environment and International Development at UEA she has worked with the Environment Agency and National Trust supporting communities facing coastal change. Jessica then spent four years doing community engagement in the Waste Education Team at Wiltshire Wildlife Trust before becoming Sustainability Officer and reviewing the Trust’s carbon emissions. 

jessica.thimbleby@cse.org.uk

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Kate joined CSE as a senior project manager in July 2012. She currently manages a range of projects across the West of England supporting householders to reduce their energy use and fuel bills while still keeping their homes safe and warm. Kate manages CSE’s volunteering initiative recruiting and training volunteers to work alongside trained advisors and providing peer support to older householders. She also manages projects engaging with Bristol's black and minority ethnic communities helping disadvantaged members of Bristol's minority ethnic communities at risk of fuel debt.

Before joining CSE Kate spent ten years in management and development roles running behavioural change projects to reduce waste and to increase reuse and recycling. More recently she held a development role supporting services for disabled people and managing a peer support volunteer project.

She has a degree in Business Studies completed at the University of the West of England.

For more information about the projects that Kate is involved in, please see the links below:

• Project manager for EASE
• Project manager for Burnham and Weston
• Project manager for Priority Services Register (PSR) Minimum Energy Efficiency Study (MEES) Bristol Pilot Study

kate.thomas@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1429

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Nick started volunteering as a translator/interpreter at CSE in early 2020, and joined as an employee the following December to work on various Home Energy Services projects. He holds a BA in Russian and Arabic from Oxford University.

Before CSE, Nick worked as a recycling advisor in London, an international education information officer in Cheltenham and a barman in Bristol. He also volunteers as part of the core team of Edible Bristol, a project which uses urban spaces to grow vegetables and provide habitat for wildlife.

nick.trapp@cse.org.uk

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Mark joined CSE in January 2008 and spends the majority of his time as a project worker on various fuel poverty and community focussed projects. His roles in each vary but generally consist of home visits to service users; case work; delivery of presentations or training sessions; and staffing advice stands.

Mark also works as an Energy Advisor in CSE’s Home Energy Team advice centre. This role involves giving advice on how to save energy, renewable technologies, recycling waste disposal, methods of water conservation and information on what grants are available to improve household energy efficiency.

Mark holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Environmental Studies from the Open University. He has also gained several qualifications whilst working at CSE including, NEA/City & Guilds level 3 NVQ in ‘Providing Energy Efficiency Services’, NEA/City & Guilds 6176 ‘Energy Awareness’ and NEA/City & Guilds 6176 ‘Renewable Energy in the Home’.

For more information about the projects that Mark is involved in, please see the links below:

• Burnham and Weston
• Bristol Tenant's Energy Advice
• Warmer Improved Somerset Homes

mark.tyler@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1449

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Jamie has been managing advice projects at CSEsince 2009. He is currently responsible for the delivery of the Western Power Distribution Power Up Advice SW hub and the Bristol City Council Tenant's Energy Advice service. Having previously been part of CSE’s finance and administration team Jamie became an energy advisor in 2002 providing face-to-face and over-the-phone advice to the public and was Advice Centre Team Leader from 2008-2015.

Jamie has a key role in the development of CSE’s Household Energy Service customer database, and managed the redevelopment of CSE’s energy advice website and oversaw the production of the popular External Wall Insulation video. Jamie has made numerous appearances on local and national radio. He has given live interviews on keeping warm in winter, cutting fuels bills and domestic renewable energy on both BBC Somerset and BBC Radio Bristol. Jamie has appeared on the panel of the BBC Radio 4 Money Box and Money Box Live programmes.

Before he joined CSE Jamie was the Local Finance Administrator for Community Service Volunteers (CSV). Prior to this he worked for Bristol Cyrenians both at a day centre for homeless people and for several years in residential care, working with adults with mental health problems.

Jamie has a BSc (Hons) Geography from the University of Plymouth. He also has City & Guilds 6176 Energy Awareness, City & Guilds 6176 Renewable Energy in the Home and NVQ Level 3 Providing Energy Efficiency Services.

jamie.walters@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1452

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Lorna joined CSE in February 2015 as a member of the Home Energy team providing in-depth and personal energy advice to vulnerable people in Bristol and Somerset via our advice line and at events and on home-visits.

Before joining CSE Lorna was a volunteer for a range of different organisations including as a photographer for Avon Wildlife Trust, a guide at the Ecohome at Bristol's CREATE Centre, and as a runner for a BBC wildlife documentary production team. She was also a volunteer for CSE itself, gaining different kinds of experience across many of our projects.

For more information about projects Lorna has been involved in, please see the links below:

• Western Power Distribution Advice Hub
• OVO
• Futureproof

lorna.wilcox@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1409

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Jenna joined CSE in July 2017 to work as caseworker on WHAM - Warmer Homes, Advice & Money. She is also working as a retrofit coordinator on Futureproof and her role involves supporting householders through their retrofit journey, offering advice, guidance, site visits and quality assurance.

Jenna has an MSc in Architecture: Advanced Environment and Energy Studies from the Centre for Alternative Technology and NVQ3 City and Guilds awards in Energy Awareness and Domestic Energy Assessment. She is currently undertaking the Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management training to work within the new PAS2035 framework.

jenna.willcox@cse.org.uk | 07722 129 917

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Paul joined CSE in December 2009. His role involves developing and delivering CSE’s retrofit schemes as well as testing the key mechanisms behind the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO). He manages the Household Energy Services marketing budget; promoting the energy advice line, advice projects and energy saving schemes. Paul frequently delivers presentations in the community and provides training to partner organisations.

Paul achieved a first class BSc (Hons) in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Plymouth, and has previously worked for charities such as Severn Wye Energy Agency, the Barn Owl Trust and Moor Trees. He has EA/City & Guilds 6176 Energy Awareness and NEA/City and Guilds 6176 Renewable Energy in the Home qualifications, as well as an NVQ 3 Providing Energy Efficiency Services.

For more information about projects Paul has been involved in, please see the links below:

• Seniors living smarter
• Healthy Homes Dorset
• Warm & Safe Wiltshire

paul.winney@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1403

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Daisy joined CSE in August 2020 and is an Intern in the Household Energy Services Team. She works on a range of projects that focus on giving energy advice and support to vulnerable people.

As well as recently gaining the City and Guilds Energy Awareness qualification, Daisy has a BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture and Design where she focused on sustainable design and biomimicry, a Level 3 diploma in Social Media Marketing, and a Level 3 Diploma in Greek Mythology.

Before starting at CSE she worked as the Assistant Manager and Social Media Manager for a dog rescue charity, and worked for several years as a Bar Manager. She currently writes and illustrates children’s books in her spare time.

daisy.winter@cse.org.uk

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Rachel joined CSE in 2005 and is a leading expert in the community energy sector. Rachel has played a pivotal role in developing CSE’s work on community energy and low carbon planning, and has particular skills and understanding regarding the planning system, sustainable energy in heritage settings, and the central role of community consultation and consent as a foundation of successful local projects.

Rachel has now become Programme Director of our Climate Emergency Strategic Support programme, supporting councils and organisations that have declared climate emergencies. She sits across CSE’s main teams in order to draw on staff and expertise from across the organisation to provide tailored support, skills and tools as required by each council or organisation.

Rachel established CSE’s work on supporting community renewables, via the award-winning PlanLoCal programme. She also developed CSE’s support programme for low-carbon Neighbourhood Planning, our partnership work with the National Trust and English Heritage on improving energy efficiency in historic buildings, and our youth empowerment scheme ‘Bright Green Future. Rachel oversees the delivery of a range of grant and support programmes at CSE, including Next Generation, Thrive Renewable Communities, Powering Up, and Open LV.

Rachel has a BSc in Environmental Science from the University of Aberdeen, an MSc in Forest Management from the Royal Agricultural College and an MA in Policy and the Environment from the Open University. Rachel was elected as a councillor for Cotswold District Council in 2019, where she is also Cabinet Member for Planning Policy, Climate Change and Energy. Rachel sits on the Steering Group for the Big Lottery Fund’s £30 million youth environment programme, ‘Our Bright Future’.

For more information about projects Rachel is or has been involved in please see the links below:

• OpenLV
• Next Generation
• Bright Green Future
• Urban Community Energy Fund
• Love your Old Home
• Future Energy Landscapes

rachel.coxcoon@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1426

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Janine has been working sustainable energy for almost 3 decades, and has led CSE’s development and communications team since 2000. She sits on CSE’s senior management team, holds overall responsibility for CSE’s project development and fundraising, from conception to practical delivery, and has overseen the growth and diversification of CSE’s funding base. In 2002 Janine helped set up the Community Action for Energy network. In 2012 she designed and ran Bristol Switch and Save, the city’s first collective buying scheme for energy.

Prior to joining CSE, Janine worked for a range of energy and construction bodies including, the Building Research Establishment, the former Energy Efficiency Office of the Department of the Environment and the Construction Industry Board. She has advised on changes to energy standards in building regulations, authored best practice guidance on energy for new and refurbished housing, designed national energy efficiency schemes and worked on national public awareness campaigns.

Janine has an MSc in Energy Conservation and the Environment from Cranfield University, and a BSc in Maths from the University of Bristol. She is a Non-executive Director of Resilient Energy Alvington Court Renewables and Resilient Energy Mounteneys Renewables, community-benefit societies which own and operate 4 500KW wind turbines in Gloucestershire. She also sits on the Environment Group for Bristol City Funds, which is working to attract transformative new investment into the city.

janine.michael@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1414

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Jenny joined CSE in August 2017 to develop new ideas, projects and services and to work across the organisation to secure funding to help achieve CSE’s mission. She has worked in the local and community energy sector for nine years and has experience of developing and managing energy projects and services with domestic, commercial and public sector beneficiaries, collaborating with a wide variety of partner organisations.

Jenny is motivated by climate change and social justice and believes that much of the unfairness we see in our communities is linked to the environmental crisis unfolding in our world. She is interested in projects which link the sustainable energy and fuel poverty agendas with wider issues such as housing, education and economic development, and has a background in social enterprise.

Jenny has an MSc in Architecture, advanced environmental and energy studies from the Centre for Alternative Technology where her research focused on community energy and local planning. She is a Fellow of the RSA.

jenny.coles@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1440

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Jessica joined CSE in October 2018 to support the Development and Communications department. She works within the Development team developing new projects and funding opportunities and also helps with website maintenance and marketing for the communications team.

Before joining CSE Jessica gained experience in Account Management, Marketing and Communications at Softcat and Monier Redland.

Jessica has a BA in History from The University of Exeter.

jess.knight@cse.org.uk | 0117 3634 249

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Stephanie joined CSE in November 2020 to support the development and communications department. She works within the Development team supporting new projects and funding opportunities.

Before joining Stephanie gained experience in the community renewable energy sector whilst working with Pure Leapfrog as their operations assistant and then as their social and environmental impact officer. Whilst at university she worked at NUS as the UK's Student Sustainability Ambassador and ran the Switch Off campaign encouraging energy-saving behavioural changes to students across the country.

Stephanie has a BSc (Hons) in Geography from the University of Sheffield.

Stephanie.lake@cse.org.uk

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Jenny joined CSE in December 2019 to develop new projects and income opportunities, particularly in the Smart Energy space.

Her career began at Vattenfall, working on the East Anglia Offshore Wind Joint Venture. Here she learnt about both the policy and the technical aspects of the offshore wind and wider renewables industry, and sparked her continued interest in the Sustainable Energy sector. For the last 6 years she has worked in development and fundraising, with experience in cultural and environmental sustainability charities. She comes to CSE from Sustrans, where she was in charge of a UK-wide Trusts and Foundations portfolio, raising funds to transform the National Cycle Network and deliver active travel behaviour change programmes. Prior to that, she worked in The Postal Museum & Mail Rail’s Development Team, fundraising to open a new multi-million museum and underground railway experience near King's Cross in London.

Jenny recently completed an MSc in Sustainability & Adaptation at the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth, where her research focused on policy and power dynamics within the Community Energy sector.

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Charlotte joined CSE in November 2020 as our communications intern. She has a wide range of experience in charity communications and events, having previously worked for two small charities; The Tuberous Sclerosis Association and the Cathedral Quarter Trust.

Through her role, she supports the communications team across all platforms, including social media and the CSE’s range of virtual information events.

Charlotte has a BA (Hons) in Fashion Media and Promotion from University for the Creative Arts.

charlotte.strain@CSE.org.uk

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Jonathan joined CSE in March 2008 and works on new project development and fundraising within the organisation. He has over twenty years' experience within the charitable sector, focusing on project management and fundraising, particularly in the conservation/environmental sector. Prior to joining CSE, Jonathan was a fundraising manager at the Soil Association, working on a range of sustainable food and farming projects, and was most recently at Bristol Zoo.

Jonathan also has a BA in History from the University of Liverpool.

jonathan.twomey@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1412

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Tim is responsible for CSE's corporate communications and publicity, and for the communications element of the organisation's larger projects.

Tim has more than two decades' worth of experience in print and communications. He was Publications Manager at the Soil Association (1994-2000) before moving to Greenpeace International in Amsterdam (2001-2003) where he began as Publications Manager before becoming Head of Images, covering print, video and still-photography. He has experience in writing, design, print production, brand-management and image use.

Tim has a BA (Hons) in History and Politics and a MSc from Bristol University in International Politics.

tim.weisselberg@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1425

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Sarah has many years' experience of office and financial management, initially employed by Bristol Energy Centre, the trading company of the Centre for Sustainable Energy in 1993. Together with the Chief Executive, she has responsibility for the financial management of the organisation. She is ultimately responsible to the trustee body, reporting to them at quarterly finance meetings. As one of the senior management team, she is involved with the strategic development of the charity.

Sarah has a BSc in Psychology from the University of Bristol and a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from the University of the West of England.

sarah.frankish@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1444

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Simone joined CSE in the capacity of office administrator in 2013, bringing with her many years of experience working in a supportive role from her background as an administrator and PA. Simone’s role at CSE is to provide administrative support to the project delivery teams at CSE, and support the efficient operation of the Finance & HR team on a day-to-day basis.

Prior to joining CSE, Simone was employed as a School Administrator & PA to the Senior Leadership Team at a large primary school in East Bristol where her main responsibilities included providing support in order to facilitate the smooth running of the school and assisting with financial management.

simone.farquharson@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1400

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Lisa joined CSE in 2016 in the capacity of financial administrator, bringing with her many years of experience of working in a financial support role.

Lisa’s role at CSE is to provide day-to-day financial support to the head of finance and HR.She is a part-qualified accountant with a great deal of knowledge of various SMEs in the Bristol area.

lisa.welham-clarke@cse.org.uk | 0117 934 1400

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