Our Team

We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a love for purposeful work, thoughtful design, and real connection.

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Sheila Byrne

The CEO & co-founder Sheila Byrne is a qualified children's and young people practitioner, level 7 teacher with expertise in Special Educational needs & Disabilities (SEND) and a dementia trainer. Being frequently invited to the King’s Palace by recommendations show that Hope Street is more than a cafe, but a strongly built community powered through you. 

Co-Founder
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Dominic Byrne

Co-founder and board member of Hope Street, working alongside CEO Sheila Byrne to help shape the organisation’s vision, strategy and long term-sustainability. He provides support across staffing, operational management, governance and organisational development, helping to ensure Hope Street continues to deliver high-quality services to the community. Dom also acts as a trusted advisor and sounding board to Sheila, offering both practical guidance and personal support.

Co-Founder & Director
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 Director

Steve Holmes

Spending over forty years in an operational and heavily business focused industry, he volunteers support to Hope Street behind the scenes. I provide business assistance and advice on matters that ensure Hope Street is well equipped to provide its invaluable services to those that need it. In my other spare time, he is also a Blood Bike Rider in Lancashire transporting emergency bloods and blood products to the local hospitals.

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Director

Lisa Stubbs

Lisa has experiences of mental health that shapes her commitment to Hope Street’s cause. Since 2023 she has volunteered with Hope Street supporting the cafe, training, management and bid writing, and is a qualified Mindfulness Practitioner, and Mental Health First Aider. As a board member, she brings both strategic insight and hands-on grassroots understanding of the people the charity supports.