Meet the Team

Vicki Harrison-Carr
Chief Executive Officer

Email: Vicki.Harrison-Carr@escv.org.uk
Telephone: 07794 100291

Vicki has extensive senior leadership experience in supporting communities in both the public and voluntary sectors. Her specialisms include strategic, organisational, people and community development. She is committed to cross-sector collaboration to maximise impact.

Prior to joining ESCV, Vicki worked in two infrastructure organisations and other charities of varying sizes that have supported vulnerable adults and young people. Having also worked in the education sector, Vicki was previously a governor for an alternative provision school. She is currently a trustee for the Association of Carers.

Simon Kiley
Deputy Chief Executive

Email: simon.kiley@escv.org.uk
Telephone: 07794 100335

Simon joined the team at ESCV in January 2020.

He has worked in the voluntary sector in East Sussex since 2006, leading and delivering a wide range of research, evidence gathering and community engagement projects and services.

Simon has a background in research and teaching, possessing a degree, PGCE and PhD in Geography.

Alexandra Hawkins
Communications and Marketing Manager

Email: alexandra.hawkins@escv.org.uk
Telephone: 07794 100409

Alex joined the team at ESCV in March 2022 having previously worked with Sussex Police.

She has worked in various communication roles including in the voluntary sector and has obtained her Master’s Degree in Marketing, Branding and Communication from the University of Brighton.

Anna McCollin-Moore
East Sussex VCSE Alliance Development Manager

Email: anna.mccollin-moore@escv.org.uk
Telephone: 07983 855324

Anna joined ESCV in April 2022.

Previously Anna has worked with a Local Authority as an External Funding Officer, supporting the LEP, council and an alliance of 17 coastal local authorities, on delivering projects aimed at boosting coastal productivity. Anna also worked on successful funding bids for Local Authority Capital Programmes.

Prior to this Anna worked in various roles for a housing association, including running a handyman service that enabled older and vulnerable people to stay living independently and safely at home

Kate Naylor
Information and Signposting Advisor

Email:kate.naylor@escv.org.uk
Telephone: 07494 960532

Kate joined ESCV following 13 years of working in commissioning for the NHS in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove. Kate previously worked in project management for several voluntary and community sector organisations in East Sussex.

Kate has a broad knowledge of the local health and social care system, which she hopes will enable her to help members of the public to access the right health or social care service for their needs.

Kira Parsons
Engagement Officer

Email: kira.parsons@escv.org.uk

Telephone: 07432 570521

Kira joined ESCV in May 2023 as a Trainee Engagement Officer.

Kira is passionate about creating positive change in the community and championing young people to ensure that their voices are heard. She obtained her BSc degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Chichester in 2022.

Anna Purcell
Programme Manager

Email: anna.purcell@escv.org.uk

Phone: 07794 097719

Anna joined ESCV in August 2023. She previously spent ten years working for the charity National Numeracy, managing a variety of projects including resource development and support programmes for schools, employers and the general public.

She also has experience working in communications, alumni development, and managing a small online retail business.

Matthew Ryan
Engagement Manager

Email: matthew.ryan@escv.org.uk
Telephone: 07909 253678

Matthew joined ESCV in January 2024 and previously worked in Adult Social Care for 15 years, including a Neighbourhood Support Team in East Sussex.

He began his career in public and patient involvement and is passionate about supporting people to make a difference to local services, including people from marginalized communities.

Bethia Murray
Business Support Officer

Email: bethia.murray@escv.org.uk

Telephone: 07794 097 713

Bethia joined ESCV in May 2024 as a Business Support Officer.

Bethia is passionate about her local area and through voluntary work, enjoys making a difference in the community.

Tahlia Lippett
Business Support Officer

Email: tahlia.lippett@escv.org.uk

Telephone: 07794 097 713

Tahlia joined the ESCV staff team in October 2025 as a Business Support Officer.

Tahlia is passionate about protecting the environment and helping her local community.

She has recently obtained her BA degree in Business & Management (Project Management) in 2025 from Bournemouth University.