Kate Duffy Email & Phone Number

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb

United Kingdom

Junction Point CIC was founded upon the belief that, with the right support, individuals and organisations can absolutely change the world.We therefore support individuals to explore how they can put their skills, experiences and talents to good use as well as support new and established charities, social enterprises and purpose-led businesses to do more good. We do this through funded training programmes, events and the provision of specialist services. We also offer consultancy services which strategy, operations, evaluation & finance...Strategy:-Organisational performance analysis & management-Strategic and business planning at the point of crisis & growth-Network development-Marketing and blueprinting-Governance and Client input Operations:-Stakeholder consultation & engagement-Project Management from concept to completion -Staff & Volunteer recruitment & PDPs-Policy & staff handbook update including GDPR, safeguarding H&S etc-Facilities management reviewEvaluation:-Theory of change and logical framework development -Researching and designing bespoke participatory evaluation frameworks-Collection & analysis of qualitative and quantitative data for reportingFinance:-Process and controls independent review-Organisational Budgeting & reporting structures-Income planning (restricted vs unrestricted)-Grant application, management & reporting-Grant giving system developmentOn occasion we take on longer-term placements such as Business Development Officer, Interim CEO, Operations Management and Programme Management. This is to assist organisations through challenging transition periods.You can find out more via our website: www.junctionpoint.co.uk

Scotswood

Leading on crisis facilities management, Charity review and Voluntary liquidation process of Scotswood Centre:-Governance role reviews and recruitment of new Trustees -Renegotiation of several major funding contracts based on local consultation & needs analysis-Full review and refresh of Centre Policies and Procedures, staff contracts and handbook (independent support from HR Dept)-Implementation of new target setting/personal development plan, training schedule and supervision.-Active community panel established to allow local voice to influence development and direction.-Implementation of new Health and safety processes relating to the building, operations and outreach.-Production of a Parent’s pack to illustrate the rules of the Centre, emphasizing safety and safeguarding.-Development of a new Volunteer Policy including improved recruitment processes and training opportunities (Supported by Riverside Community Centre)-Data protection process review carried out, resulting in new policies, software, servers and internet provision to ensure GDPR compliance (supported by Culminet)-Robust financial procedures established with the help of an independent consultant to ensure restricted and unrestricted funding are recorded in a transparent and clear manner. Evidence of project related expenses are now stored in separate files to comply with funder requirements.-Coordination of a new ten-year strategy based upon a local needs assessment. -Increased partnership working to over 20 organisations within 10 months. Despite overcoming many challenges within ten months, the Organisation was unable to withstand unforeseen financial loses related to historic management decisions and went into Voluntary Liquidation.

fixed term:-Communities Officer for Newcastle City Centre (Westgate Ward). -Communities Team Theme lead on Social exclusion.-Facilitating the development of a new service delivery model to ensure a sustainable approach to Council supported Community development, engagement and devolution.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Project manager at Shared Interest Foundation. Managed projects in;-Rwanda -Swaziland -Peru -Colombia -Malawi providing support to fair trade/ethically trading businesses in the developing world. Managing projects from concept to completion, this position required proposal writing, project management and MEL skills within the arena of International Development. Managing projects in Africa & Latin America whilst being based in the UK required good communication and leadership skills.

Durham, United Kingdom

Evaluation consultancy: Working with resilience specialists in North America and Stanford University, I designed a bespoke evaluation framework for an organisation attempting to increase student’s academic capacity and adult’s personal resilience. The final report will serve as evidence of the impact this national home office pilot has achieved relating to preventing demand within crime and community safety agendas.Organisational development: Working with organisation managers to highlight possible areas of scaling and expansion of project reach within community safety and public heath agendas. Capacity building: Offering accountancy support and business development advice to start up community interest companies.

The National Holocaust Centre & Museum

A three year, mutli-agency pilot, providing Holocaust Education in areas with high levels of hate crime and social degeneration. This role included development and delivery of Primary, Secondary and Adult learning programmes around the history of the Holocaust, the issues of hate crime, community cohesion and empowerment agendas. Achieving both local and national interest in this project, the aim was to provide a programme that allowed even the most deep seated beliefs to be challenged resulting in positive community engagement and acceptance of difference.Responsibilities included managing evaluation of the project, blueprinting, marketing, publicity and developing theoretical approaches to ensure this project can be replicated in the future.

The Holocaust Centre

www.aegisstudents.orgAction against Genocide through education.

Level 4 Certificate, Charity Law And Governance

Master Of Science (Msc), Conflict Prevention And Peace Building

International Development

Ba Hons Humanities, History

Level 6 Certificate In Teaching English

TESOL-merit

Hnd, Performing Arts

A Levels

A Levels: English Literature A, Theatre Studies A, Philosophy and Ethics B, General Studies B. AS Level: Geography C