Our Team

Meet the People Behind Support When It Matters

Support When It Matters wouldn't be possible without the dedication and expertise of our passionate team. Everyone here shares our commitment to improving the lives of Black and minoritised communities facing homelessness, mental health, substance use, and criminal justice challenges.

Meet the individuals who drive our mission forward.

Our Team

Meet the core members of the Support When It Matters' team:

Peter Merrifield

CEO, Support When It Matters

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Advisory Board

Each member of our advisory board brings a proven track record of success in their respective fields, from financial services and risk management to social justice and community engagement. Their combined expertise provides a unique blend of knowledge, as well as a shared desire to make a difference. We are grateful for their guidance and support in ensuring our continued growth and impact.

Meet the remarkable members of our advisory board:

Caroline Pillay

Director of Development and Regeneration at L&Q

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Titus Ayodele

Finance Director at POST Assurance Brokers and Managing Partner of Julius and Julius & Associates LLP

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Together We Change Lives

Read about the impact our team is making on people’s lives.

"I would like to personally thank Peter Merrifield for making this possible by supporting addicts who want to better themselves and start a new way of life. I would also like to thank Peter Paul who always had faith and belief in me. Without these 2 people I would not be here writing this.
Thank you SWIM!"

Together we can make a difference.

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