Contact Hostel is privileged to have the support of acclaimed actor Siobhan Finneran, known for her versatile roles in film and television. She gained prominence in ‘Rita, Sue and Bob Too’ and later starred in ‘Downton Abbey’ as the scheming Sarah O'Brien. Siobhan is also recognized for her comedic role as Janice Garvey in ‘Benidorm’ and her dramatic performance in ‘Happy Valley’. In the comedy ‘Alma's Not Normal’, she plays the role of Lin, the troubled and unpredictable mother of the lead character, Alma.
Siobhan joined Contact as patron in 2023 and said:
"Contact Hostel is a warm safe home with a devoted inspirational team who give the young women who live there hope, structure, support, guidance and the love and care that has been sadly missing from their lives.
"These young women have experienced difficulties in their lives that most of us cannot even begin to comprehend but the hope is that whilst living at Contact they can thrive, grow in confidence and self-esteem and achieve what was previously thought unachievable given their circumstances.
"I feel very honoured to be their patron and look forward to working with the young women and staff at this amazing place.”
