Meet our Treasurer - Jeff Prescott
Channel: Open Table Network
Date: 2021-08-16

My name’s Jeff Prescott and I’d like to introduce myself. I live in Liverpool, and I’m a member of St Bride’s Church, where the first Open Table community began in 2008.
 
I enjoy walking, reading, writing, cooking, eating, and D.I.Y., although I have to say that my interest in gardening is limited to those activities involving power tools or matches!
 
What else is there? I have six (adult) children and three dogs, and I once created a sandwich that was nominated for the British Sandwich Association’s ‘Sandwich of the Year’ award.
 
None of which qualifies me to be Open Table Network’s treasurer!

However, I have been an accountant for virtually all my working life (albeit reluctantly for a lot of that time!). I do have a lot of management and accounting experience, both inside and outside charities, so hopefully the finances are in good hands.
 
Why did I want to be Open Table Network’s treasurer? Well, I’m concerned about social injustice in society in general, and passionate about the value of charities in addressing this.
But, in particular, I have seen damage done to family and friends who have not been accepted for who they are in church – where they should be safest.

I am glad to be able to assist Open Table Network and if you’re new to it and still wondering, well, I commend it to you!