Meet The Team
Together, We Light the Path to a Better Future
Welcome to the BPCS team — A group of dedicated professionals and volunteers united by a shared passion for guiding young people and supporting families. We are driven by love, empathy, and compassion, and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve every day.
Melbourne C Powell
Founder & Director – Bright Path Community Services (CIC)
Melbourne C. Powell is the Founder and Director of Bright Path Community Services (CIC), bringing a strong foundation in leadership, care, and community development. He served five years in the British Army, where he developed discipline, structure, and a values-driven approach that underpins the ethos of Bright Path.
Following his military service, Melbourne spent over ten years in the health and social care sector, supporting individuals and families with complex and diverse needs. This experience has shaped Bright Path’s person-centred, trauma-informed approach, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding, dignity, and empowerment.
Melbourne has successfully led and delivered multiple community projects, including health expos, homelessness support initiatives, and outreach programmes designed to reduce barriers to essential services. These projects reflect Bright Path’s mission to strengthen communities, promote independence, and provide practical support where it is needed most.
Under Melbourne’s leadership, Bright Path Community Services operates as a Community Interest Company, reinvesting income into free and accessible services for the community. His combined experience in the military, healthcare, and community sectors ensures the organisation delivers structured, compassionate, and high-quality support that creates lasting positive change.
Tenza Powell-Sappleton
Director and Co-Founder – Bright Path Community Services (CIC)
Tenza Powell-Sappleton is a Director at BPCS, bringing over two decades of experience in public service, leadership, and community-focused work. With a strong background in the Civil Service, including extensive frontline and operational experience, she is deeply committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and improving outcomes for children, families, and communities. Alongside her public service career, Tenza has led and supported community initiatives through the voluntary and social enterprise sector, with a particular focus on advocacy, early intervention, and equitable access to support. Her work is driven by a passion for empowering families, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring that services respond effectively to the diverse needs of the communities they serve. As a Director at BPCS, Tenza provides strategic oversight, champions accountability and best practice, and is dedicated to upholding the organisation’s values, mission, and long-term impact.
Tesha Powell
Director and Co-Founder – Bright Path Community Services (CIC)
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