I am an experienced charity leader, focused on community, youth development and utilising a place-based approach to harness and empower communities to achieve positive outcomes. Current CEO @SelfHelpUK. Self Help UK is the leading specialist organisation in promoting, supporting and encouraging Self Help Groups, both locally in Nottinghamshire and nationwide Self Help groups enable people to take better control of their circumstances or conditions, gain strength and support from others, and improve their self-care.Former Executive Director @trekstock supporting young adults in their 20's and 30's to live with, and through a cancer diagnosis. As former CEO of Notts County Foundation, I was accountable for the strategic direction, staff development, key partnerships, workstreams and overall budgeting for the charity @NCFCFoundation & @your_portland find out more at: www.nottscountyfoundation.org.uk & www.theportlandcentre.co.ukExperienced leader of programmes across the UK having lived and worked in Birmingham, London, Glasgow, Nottingham and the Midlands. Extensive experience of funding, partnerships and new business development having brought in over £4,500,000 through ongoing partnerships and new initiatives. Community empowerment and exploring a #systemchange attitude are key.By using a coaching approach, and utilising the power of sport and physical activity I aim to develop a growth mindset and solutions focused approach in myself and others. I am passionate about GiveBack and empowering others to achieve their potential. Keen trailrunner #run1000miles 2021#inspiringactivechange #lifecoaching #corevalues #growthmindset #trailrunning Local Cllr at Quorn Parish Council Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts @theRSAorg- Extensive employment history specialising in Community Development and project management. I am a JNC professionally qualified Youth Worker with over 25 years of charity experience.- Previous work experience includes: @ymcastpauls @CityYMCA_London @Columba1400 @DameKellysTrust @visionary_uk @NCFCFoundation @your_portland- Previous voluntary roles includes: Director of Development at England Touch; the NGB for touch rugby in England. Trustee at Bellshill and Mossend YMCA. Nominated Community Baton-bearer as part of the Glasgow 2014 Queens Baton Relay, Commonwealth Games and Volunteer ‘Clyde-sider’. Selected 2012 Olympic/Paralympic 'Games-Maker' (Team Leader & Opening Ceremony Performer)
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