Diocese of Portsmouth

Parish Support

All staff listed below are based at the Diocesan Offices, at the following address:
First Floor, Peninsular House, Wharf Road, Portsmouth PO2 8HB.

Receptionist

Helena Dobbs

T: 023 9289 9650
E: email

Stewardship Adviser

Chris Parker

Chris Parker
Promotion of stewardship across all the diocese, advice and support to parishes and deaneries on effective Christian stewardship and support, advice and training for parish and deanery officers on their financial responsibilities.

T: 023 9289 9669
M: 07392 087565
E: email

DAC Secretary

This post is shared between two part-time members of staff: Catherine Gray and David Cain. They both act as DAC Secretary and Church Buildings Development Officers. 

Catherine Gray David Cain
Catherine Gray David Cain

T: 023 9289 9687
E: email

Buildings Officer, Isle of Wight

Kev Norton

Kevin Norton
Advising parishes on the Isle of Wight about their church buildings.

E: email

Synod & Office Services Support Manager/Electoral Roll Officer

Jane Dobbs
Provides administrative support for Synod, clergy stipends, pastoral schemes and the Diocesan Finance Committee; assists the Diocesan Secretary in organising the administration associated with clergy deployment and acts as the Electoral Registration Officer.

T: 023 9289 9661
E: email

Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager

Steve Collins

Steve Collins

T: 01483 790326
E: email

Diocesan Environment Officer

David Cain

David Cain
Helping parishes to measure their carbon consumption, and gain access to grants, advice and support that can help churches to reduce their reliance on carbon consumption.

T: 023 9289 9687
E: email

Net Zero Carbon Support Officer

Matt Lockwood

Matt Lockwood
Working with the DEO to support parishes with engaging in projects and initiatives to become carbon neutral.

T: 023 9289 9675
E: email

Matt works on NZC Wednesday and Friday