Meet the team

Space to Breathe works as a collective of experienced and professional people based all over the UK.

Our team each bring different skills and approaches but each is deeply versed in wellbeing skills and able to bring imaginative and pioneering approaches to any settings.

 
 

ANDY FREEMAN

Andy is Co-Director and Founder of Space to Breathe.  He has experience in Youth Work and as a trainer/lecturer (Oxford Brookes, Durham University). Andy founded Space to Breathe after working in the charitable and faith sectors. He has an MA in Theology from Oxford Brookes University.  As part of his MA programme he researched issues around contemporary spirituality and wellbeing.

Andy is a qualified Mental Health First Aider with MHFA UK.

Andy lives in Sheffield and has has five grown-up kids.  Andy loves to watch films, loves music, to garden, to bake bread and he also loves Cricket. Andy is a performance poet and has produced two books of his work - Cadence Cries & Rhythms of Sorrow.

You can follow him on Instagram @andyfreeman2016
You can contact him at andy@spacetobreatheuk.com

 

SARAH MORAN

Sarah is our resident counsellor. She is working with Space to Breathe during her training and offers 1 to 1 counselling and therapy sessions for individuals we work with.

nicky redsell

Nicky is another of our Directors. She loves to innovate and has extensive experience of growing ideas and projects collaboratively. She has been a trainer at Ridley Hall Theological College, alongside providing pastoral and spiritual support for those based there. Much of this work has been through the Centre for Pioneer Learning.

Nicky lives near Cambridge with her husband, Corin. She loves friendship, soup, growing vegetables and is a fan of independent coffee shops.

You can follow Nicky and her thoughts on life at http://nickyredsell.wordpress.com/

 

Space to Breathe also works with a number of consultants as part of our larger community of practitioners and we call this there Space to Breathe collective.

CURRENT JOB VACANCIES

would you like to work for us?

We have the following positions available.

Open vacancies …

We currently have no vacancies.

Would you like to volunteer with us?

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Would you like to work with us?

There are lots of opportunities to volunteer with Space to Breathe. We support people’s wellbeing in a host of different settings and its vital for us to to include as many people as we can so that we truly as a Community Interest Company. This led us to our volunteer scheme, which creates an easy route for you to come and get involved in our work.

Volunteers with Space to Breathe come from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences. We welcome everyone to get in touch.

Many of our volunteers have lived experiences of wellbeing challenges and get in touch in order to help others.

Wherever your journey has taken you, volunteering makes such a difference because

  • people feel empowered and encouraged when they see others acting

  • people feel understood by others with shared experiences

  • volunteers are able to make unique contributions to organisations like ours and enable us to truly be a Community Interest Company.

what might I do?

Well you might want to get involved in our wellbeing groups in Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Maybe you want to join a Festival team? Could you offer your skills to help us with digital delivery, researching trends or compiling resources? Maybe you want to volunteer your time to help practically with behind the scenes set up or hospitality?

VACANCIES

We are currently looking for Volunteers to help us with daytime wellbeing groups. Timings/dates are flexible and commitment can be up to you. Want to find out more? Check out the role description and then use the button below to apply.

Lastly we want you to know your data and privacy matters to us. Any application will be stored securely and in line with GDPR data guidelines. You can find more all about how important safely storing your data is here, on our Data Policy.

Contact Details

We are based in Central Sheffield at:

Scotia Works, Leadmill Street, Sheffield S1 4SE.

Our landline is 0114 2412 794 or email info@spacetobreatheuk.com