Chantelle is a Community Engagement Officer at Liverpool Homeless Football Club, where she is passionate about using football as a tool to bring people together, create opportunities, and support individuals within the community. Having played football since the age of six, the sport has always been a significant part of her life, and has shaped many of her values and experiences. Her lifelong involvement in the game enables her to build meaningful connections with people from diverse backgrounds, and make a positive impact through her work. She is committed to promoting inclusion, improving wellbeing, and demonstrating the power of football to inspire change, build confidence, and transform lives.
Coach Chantelle is a passionate, ambitious coach with a zest for life, people, and travel. After a challenging start in life and overcoming many personal setbacks, she found family, stability, confidence, and opportunity through LHFC Giving. A former lifeguard and lifelong sports enthusiast, Chantelle has always been driven by a love of fitness and helping others reach their potential. Her journey has shaped her resilient, positive approach to coaching, inspiring others to believe in themselves, embrace new opportunities, and achieve their goals.
Dan Brown is the Business Development Manager and a Football Coach at Liverpool
Homeless Football Club. With a strong background and heavy involvement in grassroots
sport and community football, he is passionate about using sport to create positive social
change within local communities. Dan graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with
a degree in Sports Business, where his research focused on the role of community football
in facilitating social reintegration and helping individuals rebuild social connections, access
opportunities, and achieve positive long-term outcomes. He now works across both
programme delivery and partnership development at LHFC, helping to create pathways that
support participants beyond football.
Victoria brings experience from museums, theatres, galleries, and the hospitality sector to
her role as Team Operations Manager at Liverpool Homeless Football Club. She oversees
HR, finance management, and the day-to-day operations of the organisation, helping to
ensure the charity runs effectively and continues to support the community. Passionate
about creating opportunities for others, Victoria is committed to helping people develop their
skills, build confidence, and overcome challenges to reach their potential.
As a Coach & Engagement Officer, Shane is passionate about using football as a tool to
change lives. Having experienced his own journey of transformation through the club, he
understands first-hand the power that sport, support, and opportunity can have on individuals
facing difficult circumstances.
Today he is dedicated to helping others rebuild confidence, develop new skills, and realise
their potential both on and off the pitch. His mission is simple, to inspire hope, create positive
change, and show no matter where you start in life, football can open doors to a brighter
future. Through empathy, lived experience, and a genuine commitment to others, he strives
to make a lasting difference in the lives of the people he works with every day.
After working with LHFC on a volunteer basis taking photo and video at our events, Lu became a member of staff in 2023, overseeing the charity’s social media and online presence. After seeing with his own eyes the amazing work LHFC does for the city and community, Lu is committed to sharing this work with the world, through platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Lu is also responsible for creating things such as reports, surveys, and other materials that collect and show data about the people impacted by LHFC and our services.
Jess her journey with LHFC as a player, where she developed a deep passion for both the game and the club. Driven by a desire to progress and support others in their development, she went on to achieve her coaching qualifications and earn a Diploma in Football, gaining valuable knowledge and experience along the way.
Today, she is proud to serve as the Women’s Team Head Coach, leading and inspiring players with a strong focus on development, teamwork, and success, both on and off the pitch. Her commitment to the club and dedication to helping players reach their potential continue to play a key role in the growth of the team.
Victoria brings experience from museums, theatres, galleries, and the hospitality sector to her role as Team Operations Manager at Liverpool Homeless Football Club. She oversees HR, finance management, and the day-to-day operations of the organisation, helping to ensure the charity runs effectively and continues to support the community. Passionate about creating opportunities for others, Victoria is committed to helping people develop their skills, build confidence, and overcome challenges to reach their potential.
John Finnigan is the CEO of Liverpool Homeless Football Club, a charity that uses football to support people experiencing homelessness, social exclusion, mental health challenges, and unemployment. With a background in housing, homelessness services, and community development, he has dedicated his career to helping vulnerable individuals improve their lives. Under his leadership, the club has built partnerships with housing providers, charities, and local organisations to offer practical support, training, and employment opportunities. he is also a strong advocate for raising awareness of homelessness, promoting football as a tool for inclusion, wellbeing, confidence-building, and positive social change.
Dan Brown is the Business Development Manager and a Football Coach at Liverpool Homeless Football Club. With a strong background and heavy involvement in grassroots sport and community football, he is passionate about using sport to create positive social change within local communities. Dan graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with a degree in Sports Business, where his research focused on the role of community football in facilitating social reintegration and helping individuals rebuild social connections, access opportunities, and achieve positive long-term outcomes. He now works across both programme delivery and partnership development at LHFC, helping to create pathways that support participants beyond football.
As a Coach & Engagement Officer, Shane is passionate about using football as a tool to change lives. Having experienced his own journey of transformation through the club, he understands first hand the power that sport, support, and opportunity can have on individuals facing difficult circumstances.
Today he is dedicated to helping others rebuild confidence, develop new skills, and realise their potential both on and off the pitch. His mission is simple, to inspire hope, create positive change, and show no matter where you start in life, football can open doors to a brighter future. Through empathy, lived experience, and a genuine commitment to others, he strives to make a lasting difference in the lives of the people he works with every day.