A local charity providing housing, employability and mental health support to those experiencing homelessness.

Valerie Gatonye
Valerie is the Programmes and Impact Manager at First Choice Housing, bringing a wealth of experience from across the public and third sectors. Her career has spanned national and international civil service, frontline education delivery, and work with grant-making organisations focused on tackling homelessness. Throughout, Valerie has been committed to reducing the impact of disadvantage and improving opportunities for communities.
At First Choice Housing, Valerie works across the team to strengthen programme delivery, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation, and communications. She plays a key role in measuring impact, ensuring services continue to meet the needs of clients, and supporting the charity’s growth.
Valerie is delighted to be part of First Choice Housing and is passionate about contributing to its mission of providing safe, dignified housing for those most in need.
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Registered Charity Number 1139863
01793 328 6110
First Choice Housing
Suite 9-10 Focal Point
27-35 Fleet Street
Swindon
SN1 1RQ