I’m a man wanting to utilise every skill I have and my wealth of experience to make a difference in all spheres of my life – as a husband, a father, an employee, a friend, and an active member of communities (e.g. geographic, church, and ABandOfBrothers charity). I have a passion for creating nourishing spaces where people can flourish and become … Read More
Alan Smithson
Hailing from East Sussex, Alan embarked on his transformative journey with A Band of Brothers in 2014, aged 25, while undergoing his counselling training. After seeking out and being introduced to a member of A Band of Brothers in 2013, Alan felt an immediate affinity: “I was immediately drawn to their mission, and I was compelled to be a part … Read More
Anthony Hearn
Anthony Hearn is a Mentor, Counselor, and Organizational Development Consultant based in Buckinghamshire, England. As a certified leader and trainer with the UK-based charity abandofbrothers, he has participated in over 50 initiatory experiences for men and participated in the development of multiple new communities. He is an Organisational Development Consultant for the US Based Charity All Kings who create communities … Read More
Thurstan Crockett
Thurstan Crockett, 58, Community Mentor for the South West. How did you know about abob? I was living in Brighton at the time and there was a very active Super Dads group that I was involved in. We dads would support our children at primary schools, as there weren’t many men around. Ali Mayor who set up Super Dads suggested … Read More
Rose Rouse
I have been passionately managing PR and press for abandofbrothers since 2012. I have always had inordinate faith in their ability to transform the lives of other men, particularly young men who have had ‘hurt’ lives and channelled all of that ‘hurt’ energy into more pain for themselves and others. Abandofbrothers has been featured on Woman’s Hour, in the Telegraph … Read More
Mark Nightingale
Mark came to abob 12 years ago in Brighton when a lot of the Hub members originally gathered. He’d already done several years of men’s work and been an actor for 27 years. ‘Acting prepared me for my role in abob because it gave me the confidence to present which I now do a lot of, as well as direct … Read More
James Wong
James Wong currently serves as Chief Development Officer (CDO) at Abandofbrothers. He is accountable for creating sustainable fundraising avenues and revenue streams in realising Abandofbrothers’ mission. James believes in laying down healthy foundations for our future generations. After many years of feeling frustration and desperation in his efforts, he has found new hope, meaning and personal potency by coming together … Read More
Dan Hartley
Dan joined abandofbrothers in 2008 and was influential in initiating the first ‘Quest for Community’ for young men. With over 10 years experience of frontline youth work, primarily within the Youth Justice and Leaving Care sectors in London and Sussex, Dan continues to play a key role in the growth and development of the Charity. “For me, abandofbrothers felt like … Read More
Conroy Harris
I was born in St Johns, Antigua and moved to England in the early sixties and grew up in Nottingham. Although I have lived in Oxford for over 30 years I remain a keen Nottingham Forest fan. I left home at 16 to join the R.A.F and served for 6 years. After I was discharged from the R.A.F, I experienced … Read More