By day, Emma Irvine is a technical manager in the recruitment sector, focused on driving continuous improvement. Outside of work, Emma is a dedicated wife and mother to a beautiful son and two beloved fur babies. Passionate about photography, hiking, and the great outdoors, Emma finds joy in nature and creative pursuits.

Volunteering with Out Together aligns perfectly with Emma’s commitment to supporting others, especially those with limited access to inclusive communities. Living in a rural area, Emma understands firsthand how isolating it can feel and is motivated to help others find connections and feel part of something greater. Through volunteering, Emma hopes to help as many people as possible access services that allow them to be themselves and communicate with like-minded individuals, and looks forward to contributing in any way needed.

Tilla Brook has been a volunteer with Out Together since 2021, when she “came to have Sunday lunch” and ended up staying to organise them. She’s mainly been involved in organising events for members and offering telefriending support. Tilla has been out since she was 26, when she was one of the many thousands forced to leave the Navy for being gay.

Away from Out Together Tilla has recently retired from freelancing as a leadership coach and developer for the NHS. She volunteers in a variety of places, including cooking for community meals, renovating properties for homeless people and talking with school children about LGBTQ+ issues.

Meet Matt Jameson! Dynamic public figure, presenter, and event host with a deep passion for inclusivity and equality. Best known for his time on E4’s Married at First Sight UK as part of the first same-sex couple, Matt continues to be a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Matt holds a senior management position at the LGBTQ+ charity, Out Together, where he actively supports the community. Matt coordinates all the activities for the charity and manages the fundraising initiatives and corporate relationships. Matt is passionate about supporting the community through the great work at Out Together.

Tom Hanson has been volunteering with Out Together since 2021, focusing on digital and technology-related projects. His work has supported various initiatives, including the charity’s rebranding event and the launch of “Club Out Together,” a networking series for LGBTQIA+ professionals in Yorkshire. Tom volunteers as part of the IT Project team and also sits on the charity’s Management and Operations panel, where he provides input on technology strategy.

Tom’s background is in computing having graduated from Sheffield with a Computer Science degree in 2016 and has worked with software ever since. Tom currently works as a Senior Consultant at AND Digital. In his role, he works with clients on digital transformation projects, delivering technical solutions and supporting organisational change. His experience spans multiple sectors, including the non-profit sector, insurance, telecom, media, wholesale, construction, finance, and online betting and gaming.

Outside of work Tom resides in North Yorkshire with his partner, is a keen cyclist, casual skier, aspiring barista and collector of random hobbies – the most recent being building his own watches. He looks forward to the development of the North Yorkshire charity hub.

Charlotte (she/they) has a background in tech and digital adoption, and is keen to help remove barriers to accessing technology particularly in the older population where isolation is a risk. They also have a passion for personal history and storytelling, and volunteer with Out Together to support and learn from different generations of the LGBTQ+ community.

In their day job, they are a Deputy Co-Chair of their organisation’s Pride Network, focusing on creating opportunities and safe spaces for LGBTQ+ professionals, particularly in the tech industry.

Anthony Warren began his journey with Out Together several years ago as a volunteer, providing telefriending support and later assisting with IT, operations support and digital inclusion training. As Anthony became more involved, he saw first-hand the meaningful impact that out Together has on people’s lives within the LGBTQ+ community. When a position opened up within Out Together, Anthony saw the opportunity to contribute even further and pursued it, knowing it would be a fulfilling role where he could help make a lasting difference.