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Street Paws Team
Michelle Southern OBE Founding CEO
Penny Delaney RVN Operations Manager
Penny Delaney RVN Operations Manager
Michelle founded Street Paws in April 2016 in Newcastle. Volunteering with a soup kitchen she saw a dog one night. She couldn't stop thinking about the dog and his owner, and realised that there was little or no veterinary support for people living on the streets. .
There are many challenges for people facing homelessness. If we can he
Michelle founded Street Paws in April 2016 in Newcastle. Volunteering with a soup kitchen she saw a dog one night. She couldn't stop thinking about the dog and his owner, and realised that there was little or no veterinary support for people living on the streets. .
There are many challenges for people facing homelessness. If we can help take away their worries surrounding their companion animal it is a massive relief to that person. It is an honour and privilege to be leading the charity to deliver support to our most vulnerable in society.
Penny Delaney RVN Operations Manager
Penny Delaney RVN Operations Manager
Penny Delaney RVN Operations Manager
Penny joined the team in October 2021 after a period of continued growth. Penny is often the first point of contact for homeless clients and services. Penny works to ensure that the Dog Champion Scheme partners are trained and supported.
Charlotte Philip Fundraising and Marketing
Charlotte Philip Fundraising and Marketing
Charlotte Philip Fundraising and Marketing
Charlotte came on board in 2023 to lead our fundraising and marketing campaigns.
Charlotte manages all of our fundraising projects, campaigns and marketing across social media and our website.
Liz Hardingham Project Co-Ordinator
Charlotte Philip Fundraising and Marketing
Charlotte Philip Fundraising and Marketing
Liz is the most recent addition to the team, joining in November 2024.
Liz is our Project Co-ordinator. Liz has a wealth of experience in volunteer management and is using this expertise to design and implement the new volunteering arm of our work. Thanks to Liz we are already in the process of recruiting new volunteers!
Street Paws Trustee's
Sue McCabe - Chair of Trustees
Agata Witkowska MRCVS - Clinical Director
Sue McCabe - Chair of Trustees
Sue is a KCAI CD A* certified dog behaviourist with certificates in canine psychology and is a member of the association of pet dog trainers UK.
Sue's passion to help the homeless began many years ago in Ireland and she was keen to be a part of the board of trustees after judging our annual charity dog show.
Amy Young
Agata Witkowska MRCVS - Clinical Director
Sue McCabe - Chair of Trustees
Amy lives with her two dogs in the North East of England. She splits her time between working in marketing and running a floristry business.
Amy brings her social media and marketing insights to the team . She was motivated to join our board in 2024 because of her love for dogs and her passion for helping people.
Agata Witkowska MRCVS - Clinical Director
Agata Witkowska MRCVS - Clinical Director
Agata Witkowska MRCVS - Clinical Director
Agata is a veterinary surgeon in Leeds. She works in a busy emergency hospital and has a special interest in surgery, exotic pets and dog behaviour. Agata has volunteered with similar charities since her time at University and has been an active volunteer in the Leeds Street Paws branch since 2020 tending to all sorts of patients. She is very passionate about the charity's goals.
Sarah Lawton
Penny McIntyre
Agata Witkowska MRCVS - Clinical Director
Sarah is from Shrewsbury and works as a HR Director. She is passionate about dogs and the bond owners have with their animals. Sarah has worked in various HR roles and is highly motivated to help our charity to reach its goals.
Penny McIntyre
Penny McIntyre
Penny McIntyre
Penny brings over 20 years of HR and employee relations experience to the organisation. With previous roles in the airline, logistics, higher education and rail sectors, Penny has an acute understanding of HR in practice across the public, private and third sector.
Penny is also an experienced mentor and coach and continues to focus on leadership development both in her current role and in the charitable organisation she supports.
Adam Hemming
Penny McIntyre
Penny McIntyre
New to the board in 2024, Adam recently returned to the UK with his family after a long period working abroad. Adam is determined to give back to his community, taking on numerous roles including local Councillor, trained Samaritan support worker and providing mentorship in local schools. Adam is an
Experienced media and marketing leader with over 20 years of global experience. He is helping to shape our brand and marketing here at Street Paws.
Having recently introduced a pup to his family home, Adam understands the positive impact of pet ownership. Adam joined the Street Paws team to help keep pets and their owners together.
Rachel Warren - Finance Trustee
Rachel Warren - Finance Trustee
Rachel Warren - Finance Trustee
New to the board in 2024, Rachel is a qualified accountant who works as a Group Finance Director and is based in the South of England. Rachel was first introduced to Street Paws and Michelle back in 2021. Joining the board as Finance Trustee gives Rachel the opportunity to get her sleeves rolled up and support the charity again.
Rachel and her family welcomed a puppy into their household a year ago and they wouldn't be without him. This has driven Rachel's passion to support the charity and help it deliver it's mission of keeping people experiencing homelessness and their pets together.