OUR STAFF TEAM
Patrick Bateman
Vicar
Patrick worked as a futures trader in the City of London before being ordained. This then took him to serving churches in Wallington and Chipstead in Surrey; Ilkley in Yorkshire and then back south to Claygate. Locally, Patrick might be seen with Diggy the dog or on his bike. Or in one of the local watering holes. Do introduce yourself to Patrick, he is always happy to meet someone new.
Email: Patrick Bateman
Phone: 01372 662012
Katherine Miller
Associate Vicar
Katherine has a background in teaching and chaplaincy. She studied Theology at Durham University and trained for ordination at St Mellitus College. She was ordained in 2019 and completed her curacy in Fulham. Katherine is married to Andrew and they have three young children. She enjoys being outdoors, running, spending time with family and any excuse to be creative!
Email: Katherine Miller
Phone: 01372 662002
Stuart Sadler
Associate Minister
Stuart combines his church role with being Vice President of a Surrey technology company. He’s passionate about ‘faith in the workplace’, believing there should be no divide between the sacred and the secular. Somehow he also manages to squeeze in travel and cycling.
Email: Stuart Sadler
Sarah Atkins
Associate Minister
Sarah was ordained in 2019 after 30 years as a local solicitor – she may have helped you move house! She has also been a Pastoral Assistant and worked in hospital chaplaincy. Married to Andy and with 3 adult children, Sarah is never without a good book on the go and likes to potter in the garden.
Email: Sarah Atkins
Katherine Willis
Associate Minister
Katherine’s working life began teaching chemistry in a boys’ boarding school. More recently she was the assistant administrator at Holy Trinity. In her spare time, she enjoys walking, reading and quilting.
Email: Katherine Willis
Phone: 01372 662011
OFFICE AND SUPPORT STAFF
Mark Chapman
Operations Manager
Mark was previously Group CIO of an aerospace insurance company. He enjoys coffee and exercising his black Labrador on Esher Commons – though not at the same time. Mark is also trying his hand at astrophotography and learning to play the electronic organ. Both a work in progress.
Email: Mark Chapman
Phone: 01372 662004
Louise Crudgington
Administration Manager
Louise previously worked alongside husband Simon as Finance & HR Manager for their retail maintenance business. She loves being mum to Joel & Freya and spending time with friends & family. An ideal day would be skiing in the sun followed by après ski!
Email: Louise Crudgington
Phone: 01372 662001
Ruth Ray
Vicar’s Assistant
Ruth worked in publishing before spending time raising her two boys. She has been worshipping at Holy Trinity for many years and is passionate about creation care. At weekends, you will find her walking in the New Forest with her dog and family.
Email: Ruth Ray
Phone: 01372 662007
Gabi Kay
Assistant Administrator (maternity cover)
Gabi worked in corporate sales before becoming a full time mum. Following Alpha and Kintsugi Hope courses she became an active member of Holy Trinity. She loves spending time with her teenage son and going for long walks with friends.
Email: Gabi Kay
Phone: 01372 662003
Jen Green
Assistant Administrator (currently on maternity leave)
Jen’s previous life includes 10 years in corporate fleet management before joining Claygate Primary School as an admin assistant and home school link worker. Married to Alex and mummy to Aiden, she loves a good box set and spending time with family and friends.
Email: Jen Green
Phone: 01372 662003
Sue Cole
Comms Manager
Sue worked as a Comms Officer for homelessness alleviation charities before joining Holy Trinity. Prior to that she was a Broadcast Journalist for BBC and commercial radio. She loves playing keys and singing as part of the worship team. Otherwise, you’ll find her out in the woods with ‘Lily Savage’ her rescue terrier!
Email: Sue Cole
Simon Botham
Facilities Manager
Simon re-trained as a Primary School Teacher 14 years ago and before that worked in the creative industry as a business development consultant. His hobbies include playing the drums, general fitness and family, as well as rugby. You might see Simon out and about in Bertie the VW camper or on his bike.
Email: Simon Botham
Phone: 01372 662010
PASTORAL CARE AND SENIORS
Pippa Cramer
Pastoral Care and Seniors Minister
Pippa was previously an occupational therapist in the NHS. Her spare time involves friends, family, walking – and caring for a menagerie of animals including dogs, cats and guinea pigs. Her dream is to have pet goats in her back garden!
Email: Pippa Cramer
Phone: 01372 662016
Helen Forbes
Pastoral Care and Seniors Assistant
Helen worked in advertising before becoming a languages teacher and then raising a family. She lists her hobbies as running/staggering to clear the cobwebs away, seeing friends, the theatre and reading ‘if I get time’.
Email: Helen Forbes
Phone: 01372 662018
Lorna Davey
Pastoral Care and Seniors Assistant
Lorna was previously a buyer for Liberty across various departments, including jewellery, beauty and fashion accessories. For her, fun involves time with family and friends, walking and watching her children play sport.
Email: Lorna Davey
Phone: 01372 662006
Julia Howells
Pastoral Care and Seniors Administrator
Julia was an HR Director for many years. Her spare time is spent with her children, usually beside a swimming pool as they train or compete. When having a moment to herself Julia enjoys a cup of tea or glass of wine depending on the time of day, and a good TV box set.
Email: Julia Howells
YOUTH, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Dominic Mitchell-Claire
Youth Minister
Dom has a degree and masters in Mathematics at Loughborough University. He is married to the lovely Lucy and loves anything maths related and being competitive either through a game of tennis, or video and board games.
Email: Dominic Mitchell-Claire
Phone: 01372 662008
Tersia Van Zyl
Children and Families Assistant
Tersia is originally from South Africa and worked in the beauty industry for 14 years before becoming a mum to two lively boys. She and her family have been part of Holy Trinity for a few years now. Before officially joining the staff team, she started off helping in the children’s groups on Sunday.
Email: Tersia Van Zyl
Helen Tallentire
Jigsaw Pre-School Manager
Helen has been with us since September 2021. All three of her children have attended Jigsaw. Her favourite activity at Jigsaw is bucket time!
Email: Helen Tallentire
Phone: 01372 662021
Website: www.jigsawpreschool.org
WORSHIP
Louise Campion
Worship Pastor
Louise is originally from Durban, South Africa. She has been a worship pastor for nearly 10 years and has travelled the world leading worship and recording music. She loves spending time catching up with friends, being in a recording studio and doing jigsaw puzzles!
Email: Louise Campion
Phone: 01372 662015
CHURCHWARDENS AND TREASURER
Alison Shine
Churchwarden
Alison, who has been a member of Holy Trinity for 30 years, spent all her working life as a GP. Since retiring from the NHS in 2020, she has more time to enjoy walking, birdwatching, playing tennis, and playing violin in the Kingston Philharmonic orchestra. As well as spending time with family and friends.
Email: Alison Shine
Andrew Reid
Churchwarden
Andrew, who works in communications for insurance company Aviva, emigrated south from Manchester a few decades ago. He’s married to Jenny with two daughters. Outside of family and work, he loves playing tennis and supports Manchester City.
Email: Andrew Reid
Vicki Schmidt
Treasurer
Vicki, with a degree in Financial Business Management, runs her own digital consultancy having worked in the corporate world for 30 years, including leading IBM’s Acquisitions business. The mother of four late teens and grown up children, she’s a trustee of several local charities and enjoys walking, Pilates, cycling and travelling.
Email: Vicki Schmidt
