Our people

Meet the team

The friendly faces helping Velmore Community Centre run smoothly every day. Our small team of staff and volunteers is here to make everyone feel welcome.

A warm welcome
Here to help
Community focused

A small team with a big community spirit

Velmore Community Centre is run by Centre Manager Sue Cornish with a small team of staff and volunteers whose time and skills keep this valuable facility running smoothly for everyone who visits.

Sue Cornish

Sue Cornish

Centre Manager

Sue looks after the day-to-day running of the Centre — from bookings and community activities to making sure every visitor feels welcome when they walk through the door.

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Pat Ellis

Pat Ellis

Office & Bookings

Pat helps with office admin, room hire enquiries and keeping the Centre diary organised so groups and hirers get the support they need.

Margaret Hayes

Margaret Hayes

Community Café Host

Margaret helps create the friendly atmosphere in our Community Café — chats, cups of tea, and making sure regulars and newcomers alike feel at home.

David Norton

David Norton

Velmore Volunteer

David volunteers with café sessions and community events, lending a hand wherever it is needed and helping keep Velmore a welcoming place for all.

How we work

Velmore Community Association is a registered charity. Our small team and volunteers work together to keep the Centre open, inclusive and useful for residents of Velmore and the wider Chandler's Ford area.

Want to join the team?

Whether you can spare a few hours a week or help at the occasional event, we would love to hear from you. Volunteering is a great way to meet people and support a local charity.