About Us

Here at Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership, we have 6 Key Aims:

Our cross cutting aim is to promote equality, inclusion and diversity across all we do as a CRP
To provide community insight to shape future proposals for rail investment and services in the County
To improve accessibility to public transport and make it more inclusive for all
To contribute positively to the visitor experience and the long-term economic sustainability of Gloucestershire
To increase community involvement at all Gloucestershire's railway stations
To improve connectivity through the integration of sustainable and active modes of transport

OUR TEAM

Meet the team behind the Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership

Our Team

Hannah McDonnell
Executive Director

Responsible for strategy, business development, stakeholder management and team leadership

Nicole Archer
Event Management

Building relationships, local insight & meaningful connections through community events and outreach

Ella McLean
Community Engagement

Supporting across our community events, outreach and consultation processes through inclusive engagement mechanisms

Our Non-Executive Directors

Jon Harris
Chair and Non-Executive Director

Specialised in transport planning, accessibility, logistics and education

Odis Palmer
Non-Executive Director

Specialised in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Industry Inclusion & Belonging Lead at the Great British Railway Transition Team

Polly Gannaway-Pitts
Non-Executive Director

Specialised in youth advocacy, inclusion, LGBTQIA+ advocate

Faatimah Bham
Community Rail Development Manager

Connecting communities to their local railways and the carbon agenda through inclusive and engaging community rail programmes

Paul Williamson
Marketing & Communications

Specialising in Marketing and Communications, including traditional and digital marketing platforms.

Piper Holmes
Community
Engagement

Supporting across our community events, outreach and consultation processes through inclusive engagement mechanisms

Kevin Harris

Co-Opted Non-Executive Director incoming Chair

Business growth strategist specialising in leadership development and organisational development

Olivia Dickinson
Non-Executive Director

Education specialist developing inclusive learning programmes and community partnerships

Rachel Geliamassi
Non-Executive Director

Customer Service Director championing diversity and operational excellence in transport

Luke Goddard
Youth Engagement
& Insight Lead

Leading on our commitment to youth engagement and representation through travel confidence and campaign development

Neil Bradbury
Non-Executive Director

Experienced business leader and growth strategist advancing rail safety technology solutions

Olubukunmi Olukoya
Non-Executive Director

Strategic advisor specialising in infrastructure programme set up, optimisation and transformation

Our Key Aims for Gloucestershire CRP

1. To promote equality, inclusion and diversity across all we do as a CRP (cross cutting aim)

2. To contribute positively to the visitor experience and the long-term economic sustainability of Gloucestershire

2. To improve accessibility to public transport and make it inclusive for all

3. To improve the integration of transport through sustainable modes of transport

4. To increase ridership profile and community involvement from Gloucestershire's railway stations

5. To provide community insight to shape future proposals for rail investment and services in the County

Our objectives align with the Department for Transport's four key pillars for community rail:

Providing a voice for the community.
Promoting sustainable and healthy travel (including getting to the station).
Bringing communities together and supporting diversity and inclusion.
Supporting social and economic development.

OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

All Community Interest Company (CIC) activities are underpinned by a primary economic, social and wellbeing focus to benefit communities and visitors served by railway stations in Gloucestershire. The Community Rail Partnership plays a ‘glue’ role by linking communities, planning departments and transport companies together.