BDCVS - Key Persons


Chris Downham

Job Titles:
  • Centre Manager
  • Operations & Business Development Manager
A senior member of the team with over 22 years of experience in the financial sector and Operations and business development of the CVS. Responsible for all the Ripple centre and building operations plus any accounting queries.

Gajanan Chandrasegaram

Job Titles:
  • Reception and Administrator
Your first point of contact for any queries related to the Ripple Centre reception and venue hire enquiries. With a background in IT helpdesk, operations & Customer service, Prakash an experienced IT Analyst, customer services representative and operation Analyst is focused on ensuring all visitors to the centre have a great experience.

Hassan Hajaig

Job Titles:
  • Caretaker

Jane Peck

Job Titles:
  • Caretaker

John Smith

Job Titles:
  • Caretaker

Mala Alina

Job Titles:
  • Manager Reception & Bookings and Community Engagement
  • Reception & Bookings Manager
With over 10 years' experience in the Voluntary sector. Mala is your go to point of contact for community groups queries. Mala is passionate about efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery and has built and maintained relationships with members of the community & local VCSE's which helped enhance her work supporting the local them when she became the Community Engagement Manager

Pip Salvador-Jones - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
Solicitor by profession, with the heart for serving those at a disadvantage. Pip is actively supporting individuals experiencing inequality, through her role as the Chair for the Citizens Advice Bureau. Recognised for her candid attitude and witty sense of humour, Pip is no stranger to transformational leadership and ensuring everyone's needs are met.

Sarah Robertson

Job Titles:
  • Trustee
With over 25 years' experience as a youth worker, Sarah is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, who advocates for marginalised (grass root) organisations. Appointment; Managing Director of Youth Services, Sarah delivers accredited training, develops and delivers positive activities e.g. boxing. Recognised for her assertive charisma, Sarah uses her skills and abilities to bring the best out of everyone who crosses her path, while running a small groups hub and consortium lead in John Smith House, Barking.

Sue West

Job Titles:
  • Caretaker

Syed Ghani

Job Titles:
  • Trustee
Councillor Syed Ghani oversees trading standards, parking, antisocial behaviour, environmental crimes, noise nuisances, and community safety and enforcement. Additionally, he spearheads the Council's flagship Private Landlord Licensing Scheme. Leading the Council's initiatives on crime and safety challenges, Councillor Ghani plays a pivotal role in ensuring a secure and regulated community environment.

Terry Humphreys

Job Titles:
  • Caretaker