Steve Simmons

Location: Preston | UK

I am currently regional manager in the Northwest for  Spice Innovations which develops and delivers community currencies based on Time Credits. These are earned for an hour given (to a community or organisation) in return for an hours experience at one of our numerous private and public sector partners. 

I am passionate about supporting organisations and communities to empower citizen action to effect change and build support from the bottom up. Studied to Masters Level in Public Policy and Management and a career history from being a volunteer with the homeless in Manchester and community projects in Bangladesh to a community based substance misuse practitioner, to Senior Management positions in national charity (Turning Point) and an NHS Trust (Greater Manchester Mental Health). 

Passionate about fan owned football (FCUM) and an amateur DJ!