our team
Working together for our Community
We are a highly motivated group of local residents who came together to start the Freetail Revolution!
Our core team of Trustees and Team Leaders work really hard to make the Freetail Hub the best that it can be
We are forever grateful to them, and our 50 strong network of volunteers who give us their time for free to help our Community!
Our core team
Jo Gregory
Lesley Exall
Lesley Exall
"Hi I'm Jo and I am the Founder of the Hummingbird Project and the 'Freetail' model.
I started The Hummingbird Project in 2020 in response to the rising need in our local community for a clothing and baby bank where people can come and share, donate what they can and take what they need. I love helping the community and creating a stigma
"Hi I'm Jo and I am the Founder of the Hummingbird Project and the 'Freetail' model.
I started The Hummingbird Project in 2020 in response to the rising need in our local community for a clothing and baby bank where people can come and share, donate what they can and take what they need. I love helping the community and creating a stigma free "freetail" space where everyone can help each other."
Lesley Exall
Lesley Exall
Lesley Exall
"Hi I'm Lesley and I run the Monday session at our Freetail Hub I moved up from London just over 9 years ago. I have 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren. My parents are still down south so I’m backwards and forwards a lot. I love holidays and l go away as many times as possible. I love being a volunteer at The Hummingbird Project North W
"Hi I'm Lesley and I run the Monday session at our Freetail Hub I moved up from London just over 9 years ago. I have 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren. My parents are still down south so I’m backwards and forwards a lot. I love holidays and l go away as many times as possible. I love being a volunteer at The Hummingbird Project North West and knowing I am helping so many people in our community. "
Elaine White
Lesley Exall
Elaine White
" Hi I am Elaine and I am one of the founding volunteers for the Hummingbird Project!
I moved to Glossop 8 years ago after living in Norfolk for 38 years. I like walking, gardening and spending time with family and friends. While helping out at The Hummingbird Project North West I have met some lovely people."
Chika Jones
Chika Jones
Chika Jones
"Hi I'm Chika and I am Head of Fundraising and Events, aswell as running the Freetail Hub on a Wednesday with my lovely team of volunteers!
I'm a mum to two boys aged 9 and 10 and I have been living in Glossop for nearly 14 years now. There's such a lovely community feel here and The Hummingbird Project North West is an amazing concept me
"Hi I'm Chika and I am Head of Fundraising and Events, aswell as running the Freetail Hub on a Wednesday with my lovely team of volunteers!
I'm a mum to two boys aged 9 and 10 and I have been living in Glossop for nearly 14 years now. There's such a lovely community feel here and The Hummingbird Project North West is an amazing concept merging shopping, sustainability and kindness. It's a great place to be and I love being involved!"
Katie Nolan
Chika Jones
Chika Jones
"Hi I'm Katy! I am a Teaching Assistant and a mum to my 2 gorgeous girls!
I am a Trustee for the Hummingbird Project, and I also run the Saturday session at our Freetail Hub
I love helping people in our community. I enjoy finding people outfits and things they need. I am happy and full of smiles for our customers."
