Meet The Team

Get to know the people behind Oxfordshire Welfare Rights and the Barton Advice Centre.

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Sarah Darby

CEO

After relocating to Bicester with my family in 2001, I began volunteering with Bicester Citizens Advice. Over the following five years, I undertook both voluntary and paid positions, gaining valuable ...

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Sophie

Head of Welfare Benefits

After completing training with Citizens Advice, I began my career with Oxfordshire Welfare Rights in 2008 as a volunteer. Through dedication and experience, I progressed through the organisation and was ...

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Gary

Head of Debt

With over 20 years of experience in money advice, I have developed extensive expertise in helping individuals overcome financial difficulties and achieve greater financial stability. As a fully accredited member ...

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Kim

Debt Caseworker

I began my career in advice services as a volunteer with Citizens Advice in Northampton, where I dedicated 15 years to supporting clients in a variety of roles, including Adviser, ...

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Claire

Welfare Benefits Caseworker

After graduating with a Law degree in 2014, I began my career in the advice sector as a volunteer adviser with Thame Citizens Advice. I subsequently progressed into casework roles ...

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Rosie

Welfare Benefits Caseworker/Adviser

I joined OCWA/Barton Advice Centre in 2022, having first experienced the service as a client in 2012 when I sought specialist advice and support. The positive impact of that experience, ...

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Carl

Volunteer Adviser

After a distinguished 37-year career with the NHS, I retired in 2017 from my role as Deputy Director of Workforce. Throughout my career, I developed extensive experience in leadership, people ...

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Volunteer Opportunities

Join our friendly team at Barton Advice Centre and make a difference in your local community. Full training is provided for all volunteer roles.

Administrator

volunteer

Support our organisation and work closely with our caseworkers

Training and requirements

  • No formal qualifications are required, as full training will be provided

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Debt Caseworker Assistant

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volunteers to support our debt team.

Training and requirements

  • No formal qualifications are required
  • Full training will be provided by our Head of Debt Casework
  • Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week

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