Our UK Team

Aneta is a mum of 3 and she LOVES bringing order to our lives! (and we love her for that and many other things too!). She works part time, while studying for her degree and looking after her family the rest of her time.

Andy joined SYC to help out with the IT systems. He has lots of experience working in IT and enjoyed traveling for work. 10+ years of travels took him to many countries in Europe, The Middle East, Canada, USA and Latin America. He loves music especially festivals and is a keen motorcyclist taking part in charity rides.

Sue first got to know SYC in Reading in 2017 through her role as a church. She loves to be out and about meeting people, ably assisted by her dog Eevee. Eevee ensures that regular walks are taken in all weathers! Sue is a widow and has three adult children.

Her greatest achievement? – Well, her family might mention the rare occasions when she manages not to burn whatever she puts into the oven!

Aaron is a wonder with the guitar, and we’ve had many a lively, hilarious discussion around the table with our young people and mentors led by him! We’re glad he’ll be around for a bit longer in Reading (but Aaron, don’t forget to go on an adventure somewhere exotic (not too long) and come back and share your stories with us!)

Reneta interned with us in Reading from Mumbai via Belfast. She is a bright cookie with two Masters degrees and a crazy love of cats. She keeps us all amused with her random, quirky comments and actions.

Akanksha is married with a wonderful son. She came to do our bookkeeping for a year as practice for her accounting exams; she ended up putting off her exams because she wanted to help us, and stayed with us two years! She has recently returned to help us with our accounts.

Leon Collyer grew up on a small farm in Suffolk and got to know SYC whilst the Assistant Vicar in the Whitley Parish. He is now the Vicar of a rural parish back in Suffolk where he is also managing the family farm.  “My greatest achievement in life had been getting away from the family farm and following the call to ministry. I wonder if returning to agriculture with ministry might prove to be an even greater achievement!”