Simon Hughes

Simon has worked in homelessness for much of the past ten years; he was manager for BHT’s First Base project from 2009-2017 and has taken a lead role in the development of Dine the social enterprise catering company.

Dine provides work and learning opportunities for people who have experienced homelessness and its profits support the work of First Base.

Simon is committed to creating opportunities for people with experience of homelessness to realise their aspirations through learning, volunteering and work. Simon is a Trustee for the Clock Tower Sanctuary in Brighton, and is a member of the planning group for the Practitioners Alliance for Safeguarding Adults.