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Revd. Ruth Bottoms

Head of Chaplaincy

Ruth took up this post in September 2022. She was ordained as a Baptist Christian Minister in 1988 and has had a variety of ministries. Latterly she has spent ten years delivering chaplaincy in a charity in central London. She has wide experience of working with other Christian traditions as well as other world faiths.

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Steve Buckeridge

Some of Steve’s earliest memories are of becoming a Christian and wanting a career in aviation! Following an economics degree at Cardiff Business School he joined the British Airways Graduate scheme... Read More >

Judi Buckeridge

Judi is one of the volunteer Christian chaplains. She is married to Steve and they have four children. As a family they love to travel! Along with a counselling skills qualification, Judi’s background was working with children, including those who had special needs and their families... Read More >

Christine Perkins

Major Christine Perkins has been a Salvation Army Officer for more than 30 years, formerly a registered nurse and midwife. She is married to Stephen and together they have four sons and three grandsons.... Read More >

Stephen Perkins

Major Stephen Perkins has been a Salvation Army Officer for many years in Church, Community Centre and regional appointments around the country. Former experience in mental health has enabled informed pastoral ministry during those years... Read More >

David Bonny

David started as a volunteer Christian chaplain in August 2018. He has a background in aerospace testing and lay church leadership. “Ever since I was a child, I have loved being in airports and really enjoy engaging with passengers and especially with staff. It is a true honour and pleasure to be part of such a wonderful team.”

John Mackerness

My name is John Mackerness, and I am a minister in the United Reformed Church. I was ordained in 2000 and joined the Heathrow’s Chaplaincy Team as a full-time chaplain in Jan 2010 having led churches in Luton & Dunstable and West Yorkshire... Read More >

Adele Burgess

Adele trained for Anglican ministry after 25 years working in the City of London and joined the Heathrow Chaplaincy Team as a full-time Chaplain for 2 years in 2019... Read More >