"Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ's body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other." — Romans 12:4–5

Board of Directors

Reverend Jide Macaulay

Founder & Board of Directors

Reverend Jide Macaulay is a prominent figure and an openly gay British-Nigerian based in Manchester. He is the Founder and CEO of House Of Rainbow CIC, a Christian minister since 1998, and a Priest. With an impressive educational background, Jide holds a degree in Law, a master's degree in Theology, and a post-graduate certificate in Pastoral Theology. Jide's ministry is deeply rooted in the principles of inclusion and reconciliation, focusing on harmonising sexuality, spirituality, and human rights. His advocacy work extends to various organisations, where he has served as a Board of Trustee at Kaleidoscope Trust UK, and a Trustee for Global Interfaith Network. Presently, he holds the position of Chairperson for INERELA+ Europe, and is a Patron at ReportOut, Chair of One Voice Network, HIV-Mentor at Positive East, and George House Trust. His dedication and efforts have earned him recognition, as he served as a Judge at the British LGBT Award in 2023, and received multiple nOSCARS Awards in 2014, 2017, and 2018. Reverend Jide Macaulay also contributes as Expert Advisor at UNAIDS Reference Group on HIV and Human Rights, a Volunteer Champion at Afruca Children's Charity, further exemplifying his commitment to social causes and activism

Adebayo Quadry-Adekanbi

Global Mission & Board of Directors

Adebayo (He/Him) is a PhD candidate at Warwick Sociology with a focus on the intersectional politics of Queer activism and feminism in Africa, along with principles of postcolonial and Black Queer theory. He has a myriad of personal and professional experiences that inform his political position to ‘exist to resist’. He is particularly interested in challenging normative structures that prove to be violent for Black Queer people. He has a background in gender and international development, which allows invoking a gendered lens to expose the ignoble practices that guide development practice in non- Western nations. This has developed an interest in international law and policy analysis to understand their impacts on African States. With experiences in conducting social research on Queer African people, he hopes to provide informed advice and interdisciplinary perspectives to the research that is carried out at House of Rainbow.

Anthony Oluoch

Integrated Health Lead & Board of Directors

Anthony Oluoch is the Program Manager at Pan Africa ILGA in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he led the team in the execution of what was, at the time, the biggest LGBTI conference in the continent. He also worked as the Executive Director of Gay Kenya Trust, an organisation that works towards equality and non-discrimination for all including gay and lesbian individuals in Kenya. As a lawyer, he has previously worked as the Legal and Human Rights Officer at the Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya where he was instrumental in designing and initiating the implementation of what was then a strategy towards decriminalisation of adult consensual same-sex conduct. He sat in the advisory panel of the Queen's Young Leaders Award and the board of the IDAHOT Committee. He assists organisations in their strategic planning sessions, most recently, the Pan Africa ILGA 2019 – 2022 strategic plan. He is the host of the mental health podcast, Padded Cell Podcast.

Cathy Bird

Safeguarding Lead & Board of Directors

Cathy is a Coach and Spiritual Director and an experienced writer of liturgy and hymns. In 2017 she was proud to publish her first book, ‘The Divine Heart of Darkness: Finding God in the Shadows’ (Sacristy Press). She loves to swim, enjoys Yoga and is an avid support of West Ham United. Having previously worked in social policy and research in the voluntary sector, Cathy was ordained as a Minister in the Methodist Church in 1997. Cathy is a Londoner and currently serves as the Minister of Union Chapel London. She has a daughter, Megan who is a jazz singer based in Margate.

Helen Adeola

Organisational Operations Lead & Board of Directors

Helen is a driven insurance consultant and a director at House of Rainbow since 2020, with an eclectic passion for inclusive solutions. Nigerian-Italian, her unique perspective is shaped by her experience as a Black Christian Bisexual Migrant in the UK. Unlike her sexuality, her faith is a choice that is cultivated within the nuanced challenges of what it means to reconcile a Christian-founded belief system with her queer lived experience. Drawing on a background in engineering, she has a passion for creating productivity solutions for neurodivergent users and the elderly, and is currently pursuing further studies in software engineering. Demonstrating leadership and dedication to community empowerment, she is also one of the founding members of the AfroYanga Pride initiative (led by Living Free UK) a vital culturally affirming Pride event for Black Queer Migrants in the UK

Imale Ndhlovu

Women Affairs Lead & Board of Directors

Imale is a queer Zambian content creator and explores themes of faith, identity, mental health, sexuality. Utilising mythology, personal experience and imagination to dissect, critique, and create within a landscape that solemnly acknowledges the contributions and work of Black Queer Womxn. As a programme coordinator Imale ensures programs we provide at House of Rainbow are at a high standard and well facilitated.

Jimmy Adekoya

Fellowship Lead & Board of Directors

Adekoya is a passionate and dedicated advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion within faith communities. With over five years of pastoral experience, he has been at the forefront of creating safe and affirming spaces where people of all identities can fully embrace both their spirituality and authenticity. Jimmy holds a BSc in Microbiology and an MSc in Medical Microbiology, bringing a unique analytical and scientific perspective to his work in faith-based advocacy. His background in the sciences has sharpened his ability to engage in critical thinking and compassionate discourse, allowing him to navigate the complex intersection of faith, identity, and inclusion with clarity and conviction. Having lived through and emerged from non-affirming Christian environments, Jimmy intimately understands the struggles of LGBTQ+ individuals grappling with faith and self-acceptance. His personal journey of overcoming the gospel of condemnation fuels his mission to help others reclaim their spiritual narratives, free from shame and fear. As a team leader at House of Rainbow, Jimmy actively works to bridge the gap between faith and identity through dynamic teaching, heartfelt preaching, and dedicated pastoral and community outreach. A seasoned teacher of the Word and a firm believer in the transformative power of love, he challenges the notion that inclusion is optional. To Jimmy, true inclusion is a divine imperative, because, as he often says, "the world will adjust."

Dr. Oluwatobi Awoyemi (B.sc, M.D, MRCGP)

Events Engagement Lead & Board of Directors

Dr. Oluwatobi Awoyemi is a queer Nigerian-British GP and activist, whose work sits at the intersection of medicine and mental health. As a proud gay man and passionate advocate for queer visibility, Tobi uses his voice—both online and offline—to challenge stigma, foster healing, and create radically safe spaces for queer people, particularly those from African and immigrant communities. With nearly a decade of experience in primary health care, Tobi brings a deep sensitivity to the emotional and psychological health of his patients, especially LGBTQ+ individuals navigating the layered challenges of cultural identity, shame, and belonging. His project The Mindful Companion and digital platform The Mindful Doctor are both dedicated to disrupting silence and encouraging truth-telling through content, conversation, and community. Tobi has led fundraising efforts for grassroots queer organisations, including House of Rainbow, using his public platform to mobilise support, amplify unheard stories, and shift narratives around what it means to be queer, African, and visible. Whether he's running half marathons to raise funds, hosting workshops, or simply telling the truth online, Tobi is known for his mix of emotional depth, humour, and fierce honesty. He believes that visibility is not just survival—it's service. And every story told with integrity has the power to heal someone else.

Our Team