About us

Rejoice with Voice! is a not-for-profit organisation registered at Companies House as a Community Interest Company (CIC).

This means that we are a private company limited by guarantee without share capital. UK law requires that directors must be appointed to manage the company's affairs and ensure it operates in accordance with its community interest objectives.

Our directors - Stephen, Robyn and David - are responsible for making sure we meet our legal obligations and fulfill our social mission, balancing commercial success with our community-focused goals.

Our Directors

Stephen Graham

 

Stephen was born and raised in Carlisle and sacred music has been at the heart of his life from an early age. He joined Carlisle Cathedral Choir at age eight, subsequently performing with The Hallé Choir and currently singing with both the Cavendish Choir and St George’s Singers. He graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with First Class Honours in Design for Film and TV, establishing a distinguished career in Design. His professional portfolio encompasses a diverse range of high-profile events, including two Royal Weddings, the funerals of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke Of Edinburgh and the Inauguration of Pope Francis. Stephen's other credits include BBC1’s Songs of Praise, the BBC Proms, Carols from King’s and Coronation Street plus landmark productions such as The Manchester Passion and The Great North Passion. More recently, Stephen has expanded his expertise to opera, designing for both stage and film. He currently resides in Manchester with his wife, Judy, and enjoys spending time with their growing family.

Robyn Skeete

 

Robyn comes from a British/Caribbean family hailing from the coral island of Barbados and is second generation Windrush. She was born and raised in Manchester and has a degree in Film Studies from the University of Salford. In the past Robyn has been a dancer, a model and an actor, most notably starring as Angelique Saccard, the daughter of Aristide Rougon in the 2015 dramatisation of Emile Zola's epic BBC Radio 4 Rougon-Macquart family saga.

Robyn says Rejoice With Voice! has given her an opportunity for personal and professional growth; meeting and collaborating with new people, whilst sharing her skills and learning from others.

David Morris

 

David's connection to music began as a seven year old when he joined the Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir and sang with them for over 12 years. He now sings with the acclaimed St George’s Singers in Poynton, maintaining his passion for choral music. Professionally, David is a former civil engineer who now runs a thriving dental practice in North West England with his wife Lizzie. With his mix of technical know-how, entrepreneurial spirit, and a love of the arts, David helps Rejoice With Voice! create their community-focused programmes. His goal is to spark creativity, boost confidence, and ensure everyone experiences the joy of making music. David enjoys spending his non-working hours with his family. In 2023, he completed the Coast to Coast National Trail (192 mile/309 km), embracing the adventure every step of the way.

Our Volunteers

Amenawon Okoh

 

Amenawon Okoh is a Nigerian-born actress, costume designer, fashion designer, and singer. She graduated from the University of Benin, Nigeria, in 2018 with a BA in Theatre Arts, focusing on costume design. Her theatre career began in 2012, and she went on to perform in numerous productions. Notably, she led a team of 15 actors in an awareness campaign about human trafficking, commissioned by the UK Cabinet and UKAID. This reinforced her belief in the arts as a tool for social change. In 2022, Amenawon moved to the UK to pursue fashion, completing a master's in Fashion Design at the University of Salford in 2024. She established her own fashion business in Nigeria in 2019, showcasing original designs. For Amenawon, theatre and fashion are intertwined forms of storytelling and self-expression. A Roman Catholic Amenawon worships at a church in Gorton, Manchester.

Angela Weekes

 

Angela's family comes from the beautiful island of Barbados and as a first-generation Windrush descendant she is proud to be a Mancunian. Born and raised in Manchester, she carries both her heritage and her home city close to her heart. Angela studied Catering at Salford College/University and began her career at Granada Studios as part of the catering team. During this time she also pursued her passion for performance and as a dancer, she toured the UK and also returned to her family’s homeland of Barbados to share her art.

Today, Angela works as a Customer Service Officer for Manchester City Council’s Corporate Services, where she continues to bring dedication, warmth, and a strong sense of community spirit to her role. Cooking remains one of her greatest joys, especially watching people come together and delight in her food. When not at work, Angela enjoys socialising with friends, eating out, and family gatherings. Whether through food, performance, or community, she brings a little flavour and plenty of joy wherever she goes.

Elizabeth Walsh

 

Originally from Yorkshire Elizabeth joined the Huddersfield Youth Choir whilst she was at school. She loved being part of a well-trained choir and the opportunities to perform amazing music in beautiful buildings, go on concert tours, join in residential voice-training weekends and make new friends. After A Levels she crossed the Pennies to train as a beauty therapist in Manchester. When she qualified she worked on board luxury cruise ships for much of her twenties. Her next move was to the Welsh border town of Monmouth where she married, raised a family and re-trained as a website designer.

In 2025 Elizabeth was delighted to be asked to design and produce a website for Rejoice With Voice! This website is her ongoing personal contribution and it gives her huge pleasure to work alongside her Manchester friends. It also reminds her that being part of a community who share a love of music and drama, as well as the value of cherishing long-term friendships, is what makes everyday life really sparkle.