Our staff team operates across three locations – Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping Forest. We deliver a broad range of community cohesion and inclusion projects, ranging from mental health support and suicide prevention, through to digital innovation work with minority groups.
Hospital Discharge Support
Ayesha Lawrence – Community Targetted Support Worker

Ayesha Lawrence joined WECAN at the outset, as a United In Kind Coach, back in 2019. Prior to that, Ayesha had worked with families across West Essex for over 8 years in different roles.
Ayesha grew up in Uttlesford and lives in Harlow. A mother, with two young children, Ayesha works across many different community groups, mainly based in Epping Forest.
Ayesha enjoys getting out and travelling; both across communities in West Essex while working for WECAN… and further afield, in her own time.
Lorraine Player – Community Targetted Support Worker

Kelly Skinner – Community Targetted Support Worker

Jane Greer – Community Targetted Support Worker

Jane joined WECAN in 2024 in her role as Hospital Discharge Coordinator.
A West Essex resident, Jane had a long career in the public sector where she was closely involved with local communities. Since 2023 Jane has worked with smaller organisations on a national and local capacity.
Jane has a keen interested in partnership working in order to achieve the best outcomes for people and is delighted to be working with local hospitals on the hospital discharge project.
Digital Share Project
Ali Firth – Digital Innovation Project Coordinator

I am the Digital Lead for a new Digital Inclusion Project for WECAN, named Digital Share. I am passionate about supporting vulnerable adults in West Essex who have suffered through COVID and have been found themselves excluded digitally and need help, guidance and support. I have worked for the voluntary sector for the past 16 years and very much look forward to supporting the West Essex Community and helping individuals to become digitally included and enhance their health & wellbeing.
Adam Callaghan – Digital Innovation Technical Officer

As a Digital Innovation Technical Officer, I support individuals in building confidence with technology and the internet. Whether it’s staying safe online, filling out essential forms like PIP, Universal Credit, or other benefits, I’m here to make the digital world more accessible.
I provide training and support for setting up and using devices, helping people get the most out of their technology. I also assist with saving money on bills, navigating online services, and anything in between that can improve digital confidence and independence.
My goal is to ensure everyone can make the most of digital tools—safely, confidently, and effectively.
Find your Active
Mirka Marri – Find Your Active Coach/Facilitator

I promote the Active Essex campaign #findyouractive, and as a Place Navigator I help to find activities for all ages, abilities, communities, cultures, backgrounds and map lots of activities in West Essex (Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford district) by attending them. I support someone who is starting their journey on moving a little more and visit groups to share information on local activities.
I work very closely with many services, and we help to organise communities’ events and generally promote lots of classes, sessions and communities.
To find out more you can contact me via email mirka.marri@westessexcan.org, or text 07568 227918
Find Your Active Facebook and Instagram @findyouractivewestessex
Referrals can be sent on Frontline.
Back Office Team
Core WECAN functions are divided among the partner CVS organisations:
- Financial Admin – Hugh Burnage & Nina Gavens, Voluntary Action Epping Forest
- HR – Debbie Smith & Jacqui Foile, Voluntary Action Epping Forest
- Communications – Nina Gavens, Voluntary Action Epping Forest
- Governance – Sharon Summerfield, Rainbow Services (Harlow)