Stonehouse Creek

I have the privileged position of CEO which I have held since 2009. Prior to this I was Head of Training at Shekinah who I joined in 2002 following 12 years of working in the field of Learning Disabilities and Mental Health. Throughout my working life I have always held the belief that service delivery revolves around positive and meaningful relationships. Without this as a foundation, work becomes pretty meaningless. When not working, I spend my time outdoors as much as possible wood carving, fishing, sailing or metal detecting.

I joined Shekinah in July 2019 after spending many years as an Employment Team Manager working in partnership with Shekinah helping people back into employment. My current role is very diverse and varied and can be everything from organising events and fundraising initiatives to working with the community and businesses to raise awareness and the profile of Shekinah.  I manage the IPS employment contract helping people back into work, I also manage two charity shops and a busy painting and maintenance team along with maintaining and updating the Shekinah website and social media platforms. When I am not working I love the outdoors especially camping, sea swimming and gardening

I have been volunteering for Shekinah one day a week for around 6 years now.  I am currently a carer which occupies most of my time but wanted to ‘give something back’ and stay in touch with the workplace being too young to retire.  I could think of nowhere better than Shekinah!

I have always known of Shekinah but not had any involvement until I came into direct contact whilst working for my most recent employer as a PA to senior management.

During my time here I have carried out a variety of duties within my skill set supporting the very lovely staff in the offices at Bath Street.  I am currently assisting the team as a content administrator on the website which I particularly enjoy.

In my spare time I enjoy growing plants of any shape or size and am at my happiest when my hands are deep in a pot of soil!

Peter joined Shekinah in March 2004 as an administrator, after having worked in various roles including software engineering. He was appointed Human Resources Manager in August 2006 and Company Secretary in January 2014. His current role also encompasses payroll and pensions, data protection compliance and acting as secretary to the Trustees. Outside Shekinah, Peter is a member of a local church, Underwood Chapel in Plympton.