Richard lives in Ely and works for the Church of England Diocese of Ely, where he supports over 160 parishes church communities in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and parts of Norfolk. The majority of these churches are based in rural communities, and work alongside schools and other community groups. He also serves as trustee to various charities that serve education, or more vulnerable members of our communities.

Prior to moving to Ely, Richard was a vicar in Hampshire, where he pioneered a community hub linking NHS services, schools, local council and the voluntary sector. Richard joined Cambridgeshire ACRE’s board of trustees in 2024. He is passionate about faith groups integrating with the wider voluntary sector to serve the common good.