Chief Executive

Simon Breeze – Chief Executive Simon@communityactionsutton.org.uk
Simon joined us in January 2021. Simon has worked in a wide range of roles including academia, education and the public sector.  Before joining us, he worked for Sutton Council as their lead for partnerships, diversity and the voluntary sector.  Simon works across all areas for Community Action Sutton, but has a particular interest in health inequalities. 

Development Team

The Development team offers advice and support to voluntary sector organisations working in Sutton.

Razia Sattar – Head of Partnerships Impact and Equalities Razia@communityactionsutton.org.uk
Razia leads on the development of the Charity, Community and Faith Sector, this includes governance, funding,  safeguarding, partnerships and policy support.  Razia also leads on the Equalities work as well as delivering and facilitating networks and training.  She is passionate about community development and engagement.. 

Alex Towers - Community Development Officer Alex@communityactionsutton.org.uk
Alex works in Raz’s supporting small community groups working across the borough.  Alex helps groups bid for funding and connect with other groups and services.  Alex is also leading on Community Action Sutton’s Inter Faith work, it’s Small Groups Forum, and also helped set up the annual Benhill Community Fun Day.  Alex is registered blind and is passionate about promoting inclusion for all residents.

Communications and Voluntary Sector Support

The Communications and Voluntary Sector Support Team keeps the voluntary sector in Sutton up to date with national and local developments, provides email updates to Community Action Sutton members and runs events for the voluntary sector. 

Susan Caratelli – Executive Support Manager Susan@communityactionsutton.org.uk

Susan joined the team in August 2026.  She comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience having worked across the charity and community sector in Surrey, supporting Healthwatch Surrey, Giving Carers and Young Carers a Voice, the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy service and the Surrey Substance Use Partnership. Susan is the first point of contact for any general enquiries and is the main contact for the Sutton Community Fund, which we administer of behalf of Sutton Council.

Sara Thomas – Marketing and Events Officer Sara@communityactionsutton.org.uk
Sara is our marketing and events officer.  Sara produces our members weekly and e-bulletins including our popular monthly funding e-bulletin. She also maintains this website and looks after our social media channels.  Sara often co-ordinates and organises many of our events, networks and forums.

Lorraine Davis - Team AdministratorLorraine@communityactionsutton.org.uk
Lorraine provides administration support to Community Action Sutton.  Lorraine manages our membership database and provides administrative support for various funds including MOPAC and Sutton Councils Community Fund.  She also administers many of our networks and meetings, including our Anti-Poverty Forum and Sutton Neighbourhoods Board.

Together for Sutton (Information, Advice, Support and Advocacy)

Kate Lawman - Together for Sutton Information & Advice Contract Manager kate@communityactionsutton.org.uk
Kate works with the Together for Sutton (TfS) Partnership in order to provide both accessible and timely information, advice, support and advocacy to residents in the London Borough of Sutton. Kate organises the TfS Information Networks and is the best contact should you wish to explore a gap in Sutton services or join up wider partners in a common interest.

Finance team

As well as managing Community Action Sutton finances, the Finance Team also offers finance advice to organisations, and runs our community accounting service.

Dunstanette Kuti – Head of Finance, Dun@communityactionsutton.org.uk

James Poon - Community Accountancy Officer, James@communityactionsutton.org.uk

Creative Payroll Solutions (CPS Ltd)

CPS provides bespoke payroll services to public, private and voluntary organisations, both in Sutton, and beyond. Visit the Creative Payroll Solutions website for more information.

Karen Adorjan – Payroll Officer, Karen@communityactionsutton.org.uk

Tina Green – Payroll Assistant, Tina@communityactionsutton.org.uk

Thayalini Sritharan - Payroll Assistant, Thayalini@communityactionsutton.org.uk

Kim Plowman - Payroll Assistant, Kim@communityactionsutton.org.uk

Healthwatch Sutton

Healthwatch Sutton helps people to get the best out of their local health and social care services. If you have any issues with health or social care in Sutton, or have had a really good experience of health or social care services, contact the team. Visit the Healthwatch Sutton website  for more information

Pete Flavell – Healthwatch Sutton Chief Executive Officer, Pete@healthwatchsutton.org.uk

Andrew McDonald - Healthwatch Sutton Health Engagements Project Officer, Andrew@healthwatchsutton.org.uk