Bishop Neil is the Bishop of Swindon and since 2025, the Acting Bishop of Bristol.
Before becoming a priest, Bishop Neil worked in international development with the charity World Vision. During this time, including a visit to Zambia, he began to feel called to ministry.
He was ordained in 2005 and has since served in a range of roles, including as a parish vicar and later as Archdeacon of Bristol.
Bishop Neil is passionate about helping churches make a positive difference in their local communities. In 2025, churches across the diocese have:
- delivered 418 community activities
- supported 40,773 people
- made possible by 1,634 volunteers, giving over 121,000 hours of service
Motivated by his faith, Bishop Neil is actively involved in supporting schools, churches and community groups, working alongside people and encouraging them to make a real difference in their communities.