Our Staff

Faye Mellors – CEO

Faye  joined The Suit Works in May 2019 as project lead to launch the ladies service and to provide ongoing support to the men’s service.

With a background in the NHS and the Charity sector within governance, community engagement and event planning, this was the perfect role for her that enabled her to put all of her skills together to help The Suit Works grow.

Faye is hugely passionate about supporting the most vulnerable in society and believes everyone has their own story. One of her favourite parts of the role is meeting clients and getting to know them.

“Like most small charities, our role as a staff member changes from day to day. It’s easy to get caught up in background charity admin. Whilst this is vital to keeping the service going, there is nothing like a day with clients to make us realise why we do this. What you wear has the potential to be extremely powerful; it can affect your mindset and it can influence the first impressions of others. This is still so important when attending an interview or your first day at work. Clients can often arrive with little confidence and can be nervous about their appointment with us. But after an hour of chatting, styling and a little confidence boost, they are good to go! It’s great to hear the excitement in their voices when they see themselves in their new outfits. To know we have played a small part in helping them reach their potential is the ultimate in job satisfaction!”

All of this and her love of ridiculous items of clothing, makes this the perfect role for Faye!

Faye is a woman wearing a green animal print dress, she is standing at a clothes rail showing an item of clothing and smiling, behind her is a mannequin with a yellow skirt

Sam – Project Support Officer

Sam is our Project Support Officer, she helps with referrals, donations and office administration.

Her background is in Disability and Accessibility and she is a disabled artist who creates work that highlights inequalities in our society. She is a passionate supporter of The Suit Works and of vintage, upcycled and pre-loved clothing. 

Sam was a radio presenter for BBC Radio Sheffield and describes herself as a storyteller, writing and speaking at events for audiences around the world about topics such as Disability, Accessibility, Women’s rights and social inequality. 

“I have always loved working within the charity sector, and being at The Suit Works means I have the privilege of meeting our wonderful clients, hearing their stories and being a small part of the journey to employment. It is a special team of people who genuinely care and are passionate about making a difference. I am born and bred in Sheffield and I am proud to be working here and seeing the spirit of Sheffield folk working together for a brighter future.”

 

Peter – Personal Stylist

Peter is our Personal Stylist, he welcomes our clients in and gives them the wealth of his knowledge and experience. 

Peter has been a personal stylist for over 20 years and specialises in Colour Analysis, he has been a tutor at the London College of Style and has worked with thousands of clients, he makes the process fun and easy to understand whilst finding you the perfect workwear to boost your confidence.

“Being a Stylist for The Suit Works is something truly special, every week I’m  managing the wardrobe, refreshing the rails, and fulfilling appointments for people who need more than just an outfit. They need to feel re-inspired and given a boost. They deserve a 1-to-1 about where they’re at and to get in the zone, in preparation for future interviews. Using my knowledge of Colour, style and trend to uplift people at such a pivotal moment in their lives… that’s where the magic happens. Many of the people who visit us TheSuitWorks are rebuilding, restarting, or stepping back into work after a tough chapter and watching their posture change, their face lift, their energy return… it’s unforgettable. Everyone is a true gift!”