Meet The Team

Tim Funnell

Tim has been part of many youth based projects across the UK for almost 20 years now, mainly working in secondary schools but also at various churches, skateparks, festivals and events. As the Project Manager for LiNX, Tim is committed to helping people live fulfilling lives that make a lasting difference.

Fun fact: Tim likes to wind up his friends and family ‘up north’ on social media by posting very sunny pictures and using #torbaydos

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Charlie Haywood

After completing a degree in Business Studies at The University of Plymouth Charlie started her working life in Human Resources and Training at Nortel. In 2002, following 8 years with the company, she took voluntary redundancy and got married. That is when she first got involved with LiNX as a volunteer and then administrator. She left temporarily in 2004 to have 2 children but returned in 2009 as a schools worker. Her passion is to see young people find wholeness in every aspect of their life and to meet with the God who knows and loves them.

Fun fact: Charlie has lived in 22 different houses/flats since she was born. She is now settled in her 23rd (hopefully!)

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Matt Turner

Matt started with LiNX back in 2007 having previously worked in local church youth work and with South West Youth Ministries. With a background in education Matt is always looking for the best way to combine the message of the gospel with engaging and inspiring lessons.

Fun fact: Since the birth of his daughters, Matt claims his proudest achievement is being retweeted by Cbeebies!

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Philip Eley

Philip has an MA in Youth and Community work, as well as a teaching qualification. He is one of the church leaders at Roselands Community Church, and lives in Paignton with his wife and 3 children. Much of his recent training has been around Emotional Health, and he uses this knowledge and experience when writing and developing short courses and small group work. He also particularly loves mentoring and one-to-one listening.

Fun fact: Philip can fit a whole tennis ball in his mouth and close his mouth shut around it.

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