Ashley is responsible for the operational management and development of ACAT. He brings to this role a wealth of experience in supporting the financial administration of the church. Ashley has a background in accountancy and latterly held the post of Joint Diocesan Secretary of the Anglican Diocese of Leeds.
In his spare time, Ashley plays golf, enjoys watching most sports and travelling –
Joy joined ACAT’s team in June 2017 and works part-time in the Clay Cross office. Her main role is to handle ACAT’s financial records and all associated administration.
Joy is an engineer by training, having worked in aerospace, automotive and industrial sectors for over 30 years. Both her mum & mother-in-law have been church treasurers so the work of ACAT is something for which Joy has a personal appreciation. Joy and her husband live in Chesterfield where they are part of the New Life Church family; Joy is a trustee, steward and Sunday school teacher there.
Alice joined the ACAT team in March 2026, where she works part-time, looking after the ACAT helpline and assisting with keeping the website up to date. Alice has a background as an administrator in further and higher education settings. Alice is keen to support members with their queries to help them to fulfil their church roles.
Alice is a Joint Council member and volunteer administrator for her local parish church, where she worships with her husband and children.
Nick works part-time from home in Wakefield looking after ACAT’s members.
Nick is a member of St John the Baptist Church, in Wakefield, and has experience as a church treasurer. He brings a wealth of customer service and IT support experience.
When time allows, he enjoys being active in delivering adventurous activities in Scouting. He particularly enjoys the outdoors, especially walking and cycling.
Cath oversees ACAT’s training programme and annual conference. She possesses a wealth of church administration experience and was part of the Wakefield Diocese Education Team, supporting the training of school governors and head teachers. Among other roles, she has also been Team administrator for the Stewardship and Development / Parish Resources team for Leeds Diocese.
Cath lives in Wakefield and works part-time for ACAT. She has been churchwarden at St John the Baptist Church in Wakefield and is a Licensed Lay Minister (LLM). Cath has been a Guides leader for more than 30 years and enjoys spending any precious free time in the outdoors.
Robert is a founder member of ACAT, one of our former trustees as well as being a member of our training team. He is a strong believer in the importance of the role of treasurers and their place in supporting the ministry of the Church. He also firmly believes that ordained ministers should have a good understanding of the financial issues with which the Church is required to engage.
A Chartered Company Secretary with an M.A. in Theology from Durham University, Robert’s 40 year career has spanned the banking, construction and higher education sectors, including consultancy specialising in change-management and the implementation of risk management strategies
In his spare time, Robert enjoys watching National League football, walking in the countryside and he’s also a fan of traditional gospel blues music.
Robin joined the ACAT team in June 2022, supporting communications with our members, partners and the wider public. He works part time from Portsmouth where he lives with his wife and two children.
Robin has extensive experience in website design and creating both printed and digital communications. He has a degree in Applied Theology, with a focus on Community and Families and has served on the Leadership Team of several churches as a Children and Families Minister.
