Matt looks after the Marketing and Communications activity for the Homeless World Cup. Graduating from Bournemouth University with a degree in Leisure Marketing, Matt has always wanted to work in sport, especially football.

Coming from a career background with mainly a mixture of sport and charity (Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and Comic Relief), Matt is now in his words: ‘working in my dream job!’

Away from work, Matt is kept busy by his two girls and trying to watch and enjoy as much live sport as possible, mainly football and cricket, he used to enjoy playing both sports before fatherhood!

Rebecca handles the Homeless World Cup’s daily communications and social media coverage. If someone replies to you on one of our social media channels, 9 times out of 10 it will be her.

Rebecca grew up in Cambridge and went to the University of Glasgow before doing a master’s in journalism in Cardiff.

She’s worked for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Show Racism the Red Card and Street League and is passionate about how sport and development can create meaningful change.

When she’s not at work, Rebecca will be busy with her two boys, planning her next adventure or going for a run.

Monica works with our International Volunteers squad at the Homeless World Cup and supports year-round with admin duties. Monica’s passion is design, and has a degree in Product Design.

Monica’s been involved in a number of global events, including the FIFA Under 17s World Cup in Mexico City and the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games. She loves sport and being involved in causes that help those that need, Monica has been involved in three previous Homeless World Cups (Mexico 2012, Mexico 2018 and Sacramento 2023)

Katelynne works alongside the International Network Manager in her role at the Homeless World Cup. Supporting our 70 Global Members throughout the year.

Katelynne also leads on our Cities Ending Homelessness campaign, organising the annual Cities Ending Homelessness Conference/Forum held each year with the host city of the Homeless World Cup.

Katelynne is also an experienced graphic designer with a passion for working with causes and brands making a positive difference.

Mags is a serial entrepreneur having built leading support services provided to the legal sector in the UK. 

While working she has always found time to work with charities including chairing The King’s Trust in Scotland and Hibernian FC Community Foundation. 

Mags began working with the Homeless World Cup Foundation in 2024 and is working with Mel Young our co-founder to develop a growth strategy and sustainable income streams. 

She is Non Executive Director of a number for start-ups and when not working watches RCD Mallorca.

Kim leads on fundraising at the Homeless World Cup Foundation, developing strategy and writing bids to trusts and foundations to help grow the charity’s income — so that more people around the world can benefit from being part of the Homeless World Cup community.

Originally from Belgium, Kim came to study at Glasgow University in 1999 and never left. With over 20 years’ experience working for a wide range of charities across the UK — from small grassroots organisations to national charities — Kim brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role.

Outside of work, Kim is a keen hillwalker with her sights set on bagging all the Munros (she’s currently at 72!), enjoys wild swimming in the lochs and reservoirs around Glasgow, and often finds herself trailing behind her two teenage kids on vintage shopping trips.

Nancy is passionate about creating spaces where young women feel seen, safe, and supported. With roots in sociology and counseling psychology, she’s spent over a decade working across gender, mental health, and community development.

She currently leads regional GBV prevention efforts across East and Southern Africa, while also running Nafsi Mental Wellness and the Mrembo Girls Program under VAP (Kenyan Homeless World Cup Member Country) in Nairobi. A staunch advocate for Shift the Power and community-led initiatives, Nancy also integrates sports for social change into her work with youth and grassroots networks.

Her days are often filled with  nature trails, experimenting with new recipes, mentoring young people, and celebrating African culture, one Swahili lesson at a time.

Ann is a young socio-economic development practitioner who is passionate and dedicated to advancing gender equality and driving sustainable community transformation. With an academic background in Social Work, Gender, and Development Studies, she has spent years designing and leading impactful programmes that advocate for rights and well-being of girls and young women in Kenya and beyond.

She plays a key role in championing for regional GBV prevention efforts through cross organizational collaborations across East and Southern Africa that aims to protect vulnerable women from Gender Based Violence and Exploitation

She feels most alive when exploring the outdoors whether enjoying a scenic road trip or watching wildlife and nature, finishing off with a barefoot walk along a sandy beach in the evening.