Shantelle Richardson
Shantelle Richardson currently works with London City Mission as their head of communications and serves as part of the leadership team. She’s had over 10 years’ experience working within communications and marketing with a particular focus with the charity sector. She spent several years volunteering and ministering on the Church of God of Prophecy Youth and Missions National and local teams and is currently serving as a worship leader at her local church, Jubilee Church London. Shantelle has a huge passion for seeing people realise their skills and gifting and supporting them to use them to grow God's kingdom.
Windrush legacy: Honouring the lives of pioneers
20 June 2023Windrush represents a connection to my Bajan (Barbadian) heritage, carrying with it the courage and resilience of my grandparents as they came to Britain, seeking new opportunities to help rebuild a nation after war and provide for their own families. It is important to note that the migration during the Windrush era was initially intended to be temporary for many. Growing up I’d often hear my grandparents and their friends talk about their aspirations to go ‘back home’ and plans to build their…
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