About us
Supporting Lowestoft to Dunwich
We are dedicated to addressing poverty in Lowestoft and beyond, focusing on alleviating crises and tackling root causes such as isolation, homelessness, unemployment, and mental health challenges. Our commitment is driven by a passion for making a lasting impact in our community and seeing people thrive.
Through our two projects we offer essential services including emergency food distribution, school holiday meals, and support for financial resilience, all aimed at uplifting those in need.
The Team
Meet the dedicated individuals driving our mission.
Richard Youngs
Chair of Trustees
Richard has been instrumental in setting up TRCCT. His passion, drive and meticulous nature has served the team so well. We are in safe hands.
Emma Clarke
Finance Trustee
Emma is our latest recruit and brings a great balance to the team, she has a heart for the community, born and bred in Lowestoft she will be keeping an eye on all things financial.
Alex Godfrey
Policy Trustee
Alex has vast experience in creating and implementing policy, combined with his caring nature, he is a real asset. He is also a vital volunteer in our warehouse and distribution centre.
Ben Parish
Safeguarding lead Trustee
Ben started Lowestoft Foodbank in 2017 and has been instrumental in its growth. Ben has a passion for advocating for others and brings passion and lots of expertise to the team.
Sam Porter
Foodbank Manager
Sam has been leading the Foodbank team since 2019. His role has developed massively in that time, cementing the foodbank as a trusted and safe place for many people. He has a passion for doing whatever it takes to “see people fly”.
Jake Clarke
Foodbank warehouse manager
Jake is our foodbank warehouse manager. Jake has become an important figure keeping the whole Foodbank operation running smoothly. A popular character keeping our volunteers entertained and cared for.
Laura Porter
FISH Coordinator
Laura has an amazing ability to make people feel loved and important. 9 Years at the helm means these traits run through the core of FISH, making it a much loved provision for Lowestoft.
Over 100 Incredible Volunteers
The good eggs.
Too many to mention. The life blood of all we do. Simply wonderful bunch of people from all walks of life, doing their bit to make a difference.
Citizens Advice East Suffolk
Partner organisation
Citizens Advice are an incredible organisation. They make a huge impact in peoples lives and we are so glad to have them on our side.
Christians Against Poverty
Partner Organisation
A great organisation that deal with debt. They show compassion and care in the service they deliver and that is exactly why we are happy to partner with them.
The Hygiene Bank – Waveney
Partner Organisation
Another great organisation that provides all our Foodbank clients with much needed hygiene products.
Our Foodbank is part of the Trussell network. We love being part of the family and love the work they do advocating for our service users.
Rob Clarke
Rob Clarke embodied the values that we as a charity wish to emulate. He lived and worked in the local community, until he sadly died in 2021.
He was a lifelong Christian and the greatest expression of his faith was the love, care and compassion that he showed to all, but particularly to the vulnerable and disadvantaged.
He was renowned for his compassionate approach in his work with HIV/AIDS sufferers during the epidemic of the 1980’s. Later, he was instrumental in starting social action projects within the local church and supported the local community through regular volunteering.
Rob did not seek the limelight, he quietly and humbly showed love towards those who needed it, and we are committed to continuing his legacy and perpetuating the positive influence he had on so many lives.
We are very thankful to all of Rob’s family who are very much part of the team and are cheering us on.