Our Trustees

  • Hazel Copping

    The Isaiah Project is a result of Hazel’s dream and compassionate heart to see people lifted out of their homelessness, helplessness and hopelessness. She founded the Isaiah Project in 2008 in order to come alongside those in the community who need a helping hand to move on in life and change the circumstances in which they find themselves.

  • Steve Dalley

    Steve is married to Jen and they have two children (Hannah, 5, and Nathan, 2). Having previously been employed by SCF as a "Youth & Community Worker" for almost 12 years, Steve has spent the last four years serving as the Minister of Ferndale Baptist Church. Steve recently became a Trustee, and will be exploring practical ways in which he can best support the fantastic and valuable work of the Isaiah Project.

  • Olatokunbo Aroyehun

    Ola, Chair of the Trustees since 2018. She brings to the role over 25 years working at senior level in local government and the NHS. She is currently a senior manager within the NHS and holds responsibility for both the commissioning and contracting of services. She has a strong interest in governance, organisational development and welfare development.

  • Colin Cooper

    Colin brings a wealth of experience in operational procedure and detail. He has been a church leader, spent many years commuting to the City and worked in a sign factory. Happiest spending time with his 5 children and 16 grandchildren, doing DIY (when going well), gardening (not weeding), worshipping God playing piano and exploring new places with his wife, Mary.

  • Peter Robinson

    Peter is retired after a career as a professional engineer and manager [A.M.I Chem. E. & M.B.A.] who worked mainly in the Automotive Industry. He was also an Elder [senior leader] in Southend Christian Fellowship for many years. Peter has been married to his wife Olga for 53 years and has three children. He has been an Isaiah Trustee for the last 3 years.