Les Isaac is the Founder and President of Ascension Trust. He pioneered Street Pastors in the UK in
2003. On that first night, 18 volunteers took to the streets of Brixton, London, and since then this
initiative has grown to encompass a network of volunteers who engage with people on the streets to
care for them, listen to them and help them. To date, Ascension Trust has trained over 14,000
volunteers and has approximately 280 initiatives in the UK as well as projects in several countries
around the world.

In recognition of the contribution that Les has made to society he was awarded an OBE by her
Majesty the Queen and has recently been appointed as an honorary Ecumenical Canon at Southwark
Cathedral.

On 5th July 2022 Les spoke at the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast. His sermon was the
catalyst for the resignation of multiple cabinet ministers and ultimately led to Boris Johnson stepping
down as Prime Minister.

He is the author of three books, Dreadlocks, Street Pastors and Faith on the Streets.

Founder and President of Ascension Trust