Our Staff
Vicky Scott
Chief Executive Officer
Vicky joins THCVS from neighbouring Hackney CVS where she was Head of Operations and helped to steer the organisation through COVID. During the pandemic she was inspired by the powerful leadership of community groups. She believes in the crucial role of the CVS to empower the hundreds of local charities and community groups to create real and radical change, to connect and to ensure an equitable role in partnerships.
Area of expertise
Governance, Partnerships, Strategy and Managing Change.
Work Background
With many years experience of charity governance, both in the arts and the voluntary & community sector, her experience includes all aspects of running charities including creating organisational change and building engaged and enthused teams.
Favourite thing to do in Tower Hamlets:
Walk by Thames path and the canals.
Alison Robert
Partnerships Manager
Alison joined THCVS in July 2017
Area of expertise: Partnerships, fundraising and strategy and coproduction.
Work Background: Alison has always worked in the charity sector as a frontline employee and senior manager
She worked in the charitable sector in sexual health and wellbeing, developing education programmes in schools, colleges and through outreach.
Also in the local authority developing teenage pregnancy strategy building collaborations, commissioning youth and sexual health services and in the NHS as a counsellor in GP practices across Lambeth
Favourite place in Tower Hamlets: Lahore Kebab House
Favourite thing to do in Tower Hamlets:
Walking around Victoria Park and exploring new places.
Ayaann Yusuf
Development Officer
Ayaann joined THCVS as a Development Officer in June 2024. Her area of expertise is community development, project management and fundraising.
Ayaann has a MA in Human Rights Law and has been working in Tower Hamlets for the past two years for a local women’s organisation. She is passionate about community development and grass roots initiatives and brings her lived experience as a Black Muslim female, when advocating for the VCS in Tower Hamlets.
Her favourite thing to do in Tower Hamlets is walk along the Canal and pop into random flower shops to buy plants. Also, Whitechapel market is the place to go to stock up on hijabs.
Sabeha Miah
Development Officer
Areas of expertise:
Project management, community development, partnerships, outreach & engagement, fundraising, strategy, codesign & coproduction and stakeholder management.
Work Background:
Sab has worked in the third sector for more than 20 years and has a deep understanding on social issues including inequality, social exclusion, isolation and women’s issues. Having worked front line, in project development and advisory roles, she has a broad experience of the charity sector and its challenges.
She managed the Women’s Project at St Hilda’s East which offered a broad range of community activities to enhance BAME women’s confidence, capacity, health and aspirations. She set up an award-winning social enterprise, Juta Shoes, and led on several community active travel behaviour change projects for Sustrans, later working on their business development in London. In addition, at Sustrans she was lead of the staff Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage (REACH) Forum.
As well as THCVS, Sab is also Project Manager at Cycle Sisters (an award-winning cycling charity aimed at Muslim women) and among other areas of work, leads the Tower Hamlets group; and is a member of the South Asian Muslim Women’s Advisory Panel for Sport England’s, This Girl Can and UnLtd Awards Panel.
Favourite place in Tower Hamlets:
All the nooks and crannies – like Folley House Beach, Elder Gardens, Paradise Row and top favourite Arnold Circus!
Favourite thing to do in Tower Hamlets:
Enjoying nature on Arnold Circus.
Sheba Choudhury
Partnerships Manager – Children and Young People
Areas of expertise:
Community engagement, youth development, public health, strategic partnerships, and project delivery.
Work Background:
Sheba has over a decade of experience working across the public, voluntary, and community sectors. She has led award-winning health and wellbeing programmes, managed £1 million+ community investment initiatives, and supported grassroots organisations to strengthen their impact. Sheba has worked with local authorities, the NHS, and national charities to co-produce services that respond to the real needs of communities. Her work has consistently focused on improving outcomes for children, young people, and families through meaningful collaboration and inclusive practice.
Favourite place in Tower Hamlets:
Bethnal Green Columbia Flower Market.
Favourite thing to do in Tower Hamlets:
Connecting with local residents at community events — and enjoying a peaceful walk through Bethnal Green where she grew up.
Our Trustees
Chris Ley
Poplar& Limehouse Health Network CIC
Chris has worked within the Voluntary, Charity or Public Sector for the past 30 years and is in his 20th year here in Tower Hamlets.
He is currently Network Director of the Poplar & Limehouse Health Network which is a Community Interest Company providing health and wellbeing initiatives working with GPs and community partners in Poplar, Limehouse and the Isle of Dogs. He also works for the TH GP Care Group (the GP Federation in Tower Hamlets), managing strategic work across the Borough.
Chris values the opportunity, to work as a Trustee of THCVS, to help support voluntary organisations to continue to provide their vital services to the residents of Tower Hamlets.
Selina Uddin
Tower Hamlets resident
I have worked in the voluntary and corporate social responsibility sector for over 18 years and have lived in the borough all my life.
I am currently the Social Impact Manager at Royal London Group, a mutual insurance company. My role is to ensure our charity and social enterprise partnerships are impactful and of mutual benefit for all involved with a particular focus on financial resilience for our partners. Before this role I was the Community Manager for the Broadgate Estate at property company British Land. The Broadgate estate, comprising of business and retail occupiers, is British Land’s largest London campus spanning 33 acres and bordering Tower Hamlets, Hackney, and Islington. My role was to connect with local schools, charities, and social enterprises to ensure local people benefit from all the opportunities across Broadgate. During my time here, I organised Broadgate’s first ever Open Iftar with The Ramadan Tent Project, having over 200 local people attend and break fast together in a setting they wouldn’t otherwise venture into was a powerful moment.
In my previous role as Director of Community and Education at the East London Business Alliance (ELBA), I had the pleasure of working with several charity and voluntary organisations, from grassroot to national and with a range of focus and purpose. My role was to build connections and bring together businesses and local communities to add value and increase the capacity of the voluntary sector.
In my time as a trustee so far, I have been involved in CEO and trustee recruitment, operations committee, membership working group, and working with the CEO building on our governance; looking at our resources, strengths and where we can make further progress. This led to creating a different governance structure so that THCVS board can be more agile and reactive to the challenges we face.
Dayna Ambris
As a proud East London native, I am deeply passionate about driving positive change within our community. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to supporting and creating opportunities for the people and nonprofit organisations of Tower Hamlets and beyond.
With a robust background in the voluntary sector and corporate responsibility within the private sector, I believe I am well-prepared to effectively serve and represent your interests. My current day job focuses on enhancing the employee experience within my organization, fostering an environment that prioritizes an employee-first culture. I am eager to bring this expertise to THCVS, ensuring that the workforce feels motivated and well-equipped to support their clients and make a meaningful impact in the borough.
Michael Omolola
Michael Olutayo Omolola is an ordained Pastor of Christ Apostolic Church CAC, a Nigerian indigenous pentecostal mission that started over a hundred years ago, and has branches all over the world.
Michael entered into ministry at a young age of 18 years and became a lecturer in one of CAC seminaries. In 2003 relocated to United kingdom. Michael is a Trustee of Christ Apostolic Church, East London Assembly and a member of several departments in the church.
Michael Omolola is an experienced in various fields: former Recruitment Officer with Medirest, a Hospitality company; former Deputy Store Manager in Aldi, an experienced Healthcare Support Staff, and currently working alongside his wife in her Home Care company.
Michael has obtained certificates in Leadership, Though lives in Islington, he has been serving in Christ Apostolic Church,East London, with Reverend James Olanipekun, in the last eight years.
In his spare time, Michael plays and teaches musical instruments, including keyboard, bass guitar, and drums.
Michael is married to Jumoke, A registered General Nurse and Occupational Health Nurse, and are blessed with four beautiful children, who also actively serve in the Youth and young adults department of our church.
Femi Akindeji
I am enthusiastic about the mission of THCVS and committed to supporting its continued impact across the Tower Hamlets community. With experience in risk management and prior trustee role, I bring practical skills in governance, oversight, and finance, as well as a thoughtful approach to decision-making.
Since becoming involved with THCVS, I have seen firsthand the vital role it plays in supporting local voluntary and community organisations. If elected, I will work to support the strategic direction and sustainability of THCVS, continuing engagement with local stakeholders, and ensure we remain responsive to the needs of the community we serve.