David Barker - General Manager
David joined Chance as General Manager in June 2025. Bringing a wealth of experience from both the media and charity sectors, he has held operational and strategic roles at organisations including Netflix and Citizens Advice.
In addition, David serves as Charity Manager at UMHAN, a national organisation dedicated to supporting student mental health across universities.
Outside of work, David enjoys walking with his dog and is an avid sports enthusiast. When not being disappointed by Manchester United, he can often be found playing golf or squash.
David is passionate about helping Chance reach its full potential and is committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves.
Carol Walker - Saturday Service Manager
In November 2023 we were pleased to welcome Carol Walker to the position of Saturday Service Manager.
​
Carol began her career as a children's social worker and later worked in the community, supporting troubled teenagers, young adults, and their families.
​
During her working life Carol has also ventured into logistics, sales planning, and even spent time as a pub landlord. One of her big passions is bringing groups of people together, especially over home cooked food.
​
Originally from Cheshire, Carol moved to the South where she started and raised her family, returning to Crewe in 2021.
​
Simon Tomkinson - Van Driver and Logistics Coordinator
Simon joined the Chance Changing Lives team in 2024 following a long career with BT.
​
Starting out as a sixteen-year-old apprentice with the then GPO, during his time at BT he worked installing and maintaining Telephone Exchanges, as an Engineering Instructor teaching at BT Central Training School in Yarnfield, and as a Project Manager working all over the UK and also abroad in Dubai and Ghana.
He has always enjoyed traveling, combining his love of motorcycling with trips aboard. Having now hung up the helmet and boots he is still an avid spectator of motorcycle racing, albeit from the comfort of the armchair!
As the CCL Driver, Simon enjoys being able to support the day-to-day operations of the Community pantry and Saturday Kitchen, ensuring food donations and supplies are collected and delivered as required.
A local boy, Simon grew up in Shavington, near Crewe and has lived in the area most of his life.
​​
Jenny McKeown - Financial Administrator
After a busy few years as a full time Mum of three, part time Administrator and Volunteer for her location preschool, Jenny joined Chance Changing Lives as Administrative Officer in July 2022. Coming from a background in Recruitment, HR and business administration, Jenny brings with her a wealth of experience in payroll, recruitment, meeting planning and reporting, the use of spreadsheets and databases. Jenny's organisational skills are faultless, and she has assisted in making our systems more logical and robust.
She is passionate about the work that Chance does and applied for the role as she wanted to be part of something that made a difference to others. We feel very lucky to have Jenny, her professionalism and disposition enable the charity to do exactly that.
Outside of work she loves keeping busy with her three children and their love of playing different sports.
​
Fiona Williams - Administrator
Fiona joined the Chance Changing Lives team as an Administrator in June 2025. She holds a degree in Sociology and brings a wealth of experience from her work with two national charities — The Raynaud’s & Scleroderma Association, where she
was Communications & Press Officer, and CLIMB (Children Living with Inherited Metabolic Diseases), where she served as Executive Assistant.
Known for her excellent interpersonal skills and genuine passion for supporting others, Fiona is dedicated to making a meaningful difference through her work. Having lived in Cheshire East for most of her life, she values the chance to give back to her local community as part of the Chance Changing Lives team.
Outside of work, Fiona enjoys spending time with her family, staying active with regular fitness routines, going for walks, and reading.
​​
