About Us

Providing opportunities for a healthier, happier, independent and purposeful future

Our Vision

To be an effective, leading organisation preventing and alleviating poverty, homelessness and social exclusion in North Northamptonshire.

Our Mission

To prepare adults impacted by homelessness, poverty and social exclusion for healthier, happier, independent and purposeful futures.

Our Values

We are ambitious, inclusive, transparent and caring.

Our History

The Daylight Centre Fellowship was established in 1994, registered in 2003 and ever since we have supported disadvantaged and vulnerable adults particularly rough sleepers, vulnerably housed, those in poverty and those who are socially isolated. As such, we are at the very forefront of social action within Wellingborough and the surrounding areas.

Our Services

Meet The Daylight Team

Members of Staff

Carina Fisher - Chief Executive

Carina joined the Daylight Centre as Chief Executive in 2020. She has over twenty years’ experience in delivering commissioned services to some of the most marginalised and vulnerable individuals in our society.

Sarah Heighton - Operations Manager

Sarah brings over two decades of expertise in the property sector to her role as Operations Manager at the Daylight Centre.

Lee Hopton - Community Link Worker

Lee brings a wealth of experience to his role as a Community Link Worker at the Daylight Centre. He has over three decades of experience…

Jacob Green - Community Link Worker

Jacob is passionate about supporting people facing homelessness, poor mental health, or other social challenges.

John Coleshill - Community Cafe Chef

John is our Community Cafe Chef and joined the team in November 2021.

Jo West - Allotment Development Worker

Jo West joined the Daylight Centre in October 2021 as the Allotment Development Worker. Jo is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations on the Daylight Veggie Patch.

Angie Lyall - Foodbank Administrator

Angie Lyall joined the Daylight Centre in July 2022.

Meet the Board

Alison Duckles CBE

Alison has worked in the construction sector for most of her career, working in all areas of learning and development, including development of early talent pipelines, technical and professional development and workforce development.

James Bellamy

James retired as Managing Director of Northampton based Modulex Systems Ltd

Dick Smart

Dick is a local man, having lived and worked his whole life in the Wellingborough

Vicky Humphrey DipSW (PQ1)

Vicky is a retired social worker with over 34 years experience in social care

Amanda Coleshill

Amanda works as a Schedule Compiler for Train Operators on the London Underground, a role which requires good analytical skills and the ability to work through complex problems.