Trustees

Mike Hickes (chair)

 Mike lives in Barnsbury, and is married with 4 children.

He has more than thirty years international business experience, twenty of these were with Motorola (a global electronics corporation) where he held Senior VP jobs based in Europe, Asia, and the USA.

In 2005 Mike decided on a career change, and having studied for an MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology at Regent’s College over the past three years he is now completing his dissertation and undertaking further studies towards gaining an Advanced Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy.

Mike became involved with the Prospex team in 2005 to help redefine and focus Prospex for the future, and also does voluntary work for two other local organisations.

Mike became Chair of the Trustees in 2006.

John Hayward

John was born and raised in Islington and has both lived and worked here for the past 50 years! Married to Carol they have four children and a grandson. Since 1986, John has worked with Scripture Union, working in schools in Hackney, Islington, Tower Hamlets and the City of London. He also has a responsibility for Urban and Justice Ministries which has led him into a role as a volunteer Chaplain at a Secure Training Centre working with young people aged 12-17. His passion for seeing young peoples lives changed is a trait that fits Prospex to a tea.

Marjorie Waymouth

Marjorie Weymouth is a local resident who is currently retired and attends St. Andrews Church. She became involved with Prospex right from the start.

Robin Vos

Robin has worked as a lawyer in London for 18 years giving advice to individuals and charities. He and his wife, Mariel have two young daughters. He has been living in Islington for 11 years and attends St Andrew’s Church in Thornhill Square where Prospex had its roots. Robin helped to establish Prospex when it was decided that the project could only fulfil its potential by forming itself into a separate charity. Robin is also a Trustee of Copenhagen Youth Project, another local youth provider.

Patrons

The Rt Rev’d and Rt Hon Richard Chartres DD FSA - Bishop of London

Dr Tanya Byron BSc MSc PsychD

Known for her TV work and as a NHS clinical psycologist. We are delighted at Tanya Byron taking on this role and look forward to her input and wisdom in our future.