Martin Murphy
Project Manager at Groundswell UK- Claim this Profile
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Andy Griffiths
Martin is a remarkable individual. His work with homeless people whilst I was Chief Exec at The House of St Barnabas was exemplary. He identified with people and exuded an air of caring but with sufficient authority and disciplne to make sure objectives were met. Martin came up with a number of ideas to expand the services we offered, always based on the principles of extending the concept of (supported) self help to ouir clients. His mantra was "Chaotic lives need routine". I learned much from Martin and am proud to have worked with him.
Andy Griffiths
Martin is a remarkable individual. His work with homeless people whilst I was Chief Exec at The House of St Barnabas was exemplary. He identified with people and exuded an air of caring but with sufficient authority and disciplne to make sure objectives were met. Martin came up with a number of ideas to expand the services we offered, always based on the principles of extending the concept of (supported) self help to ouir clients. His mantra was "Chaotic lives need routine". I learned much from Martin and am proud to have worked with him.
Andy Griffiths
Martin is a remarkable individual. His work with homeless people whilst I was Chief Exec at The House of St Barnabas was exemplary. He identified with people and exuded an air of caring but with sufficient authority and disciplne to make sure objectives were met. Martin came up with a number of ideas to expand the services we offered, always based on the principles of extending the concept of (supported) self help to ouir clients. His mantra was "Chaotic lives need routine". I learned much from Martin and am proud to have worked with him.
Andy Griffiths
Martin is a remarkable individual. His work with homeless people whilst I was Chief Exec at The House of St Barnabas was exemplary. He identified with people and exuded an air of caring but with sufficient authority and disciplne to make sure objectives were met. Martin came up with a number of ideas to expand the services we offered, always based on the principles of extending the concept of (supported) self help to ouir clients. His mantra was "Chaotic lives need routine". I learned much from Martin and am proud to have worked with him.
Experience
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Groundswell - Homelessness Charity UK
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jan 2011 - Present
Managing Homeless Health Peer Advocacy Project in Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. Homeless Health Peer Advocacy offers one-to-one support for people experiencing homelessness to make and attend health appointments, overcoming the practical, personal and systemic barriers which prevent them from addressing their health needs. The program is delivered by Peer Advocates – volunteers who all have personal experience of homelessness. Managing Homeless Health Peer Advocacy Project in Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. Homeless Health Peer Advocacy offers one-to-one support for people experiencing homelessness to make and attend health appointments, overcoming the practical, personal and systemic barriers which prevent them from addressing their health needs. The program is delivered by Peer Advocates – volunteers who all have personal experience of homelessness.
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Consultant
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Nov 2006 - May 2011
A varied role in a rapidly changing organisation and one that I enjoyed immensely. I joined HOSB, a charity based in a beautiful grade 1 listed building on the corner of Soho Square to assist in the design and development of their flagship life skills programme, This involved supporting the development of the business side of the work of the house, first in partnership with Beyond Boyle and latterly, Quintessentially.I designed and delivered life skills training, managed a team of volunteers, all of whom had experienced homelessness, liaised with a variety of different organisations to arrange events, set up events, cleaned the garden, washed the dishes. In fact, everything that needed to be done that was within my capacity and probably some that was not!
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Owner
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2007 - 2011
Joint owner of Network2012 a social enterprise and business network. The idea was to develop a business network to support small business and social entrepreneurs while providing start up funds who people who had experienced homelessness to start their own business.Although this business folded in 20011 I learned a great deal in the process. I learned first hand the difficulties of starting and running a social enterprise and gained great insight into the world of social enterprise itself. This was also the time I developed my skills in the use of social media for business and social projects.
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The Connection at St Martin-in-the-Fields
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Housing Support Worker
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2005 - 2006
Working in a small supported housing project I provided support for up to 8 former rough sleepers.
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Learning Coach
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May 2004 - Jan 2005
Supporting those experiencing homelessness back into work, education or training.
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Project Manager
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Jan 2001 - May 2004
Beginning as a volunteer in 2000 I began delivering personal development training in 2001 and managing the Met@Challenge programme in 2002 Beginning as a volunteer in 2000 I began delivering personal development training in 2001 and managing the Met@Challenge programme in 2002
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