LUCY BENTLEY
CEO
Lucy is a passionate and accomplished manager, leading CHYP operations and youth services throughout Stockton-on-Tees. Lucy has a degree in Sociology and has worked in children and adult services since 2001. She manages the team who support some of the most vulnerable and marginalised members of society. She has previously held a variety of roles including: Youth Participation Worker, Drug Treatment Officer, Case Manager, Year Manager and Teacher of Health & Social Care.
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KAREN WINNEROperations Manager
Karen in an experienced manager who has been employed by Corner House Youth Project since 2002. She is responsible for all financial aspects of the organisation as well as PA to the CEO. Her role also involves Building Management and Tenant Liaison of Newtown Community Resource Centre , Project Management.
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ASHLEIGH TAYLORYouth Work Team Leader
Ashleigh is responsible for the management of the youth work team and leads on our Targeted Outreach work , working to prevent serious violence in the locality. She has worked in a variety of different sectors such as social housing, community investment, teaching support, mental health services, support work and youth work. She is a JNC qualified youth worker with an extensive knowledge of Child Exploitation, ACEs and trauma based practice. Supporting young people at risk of exploitation or violence.
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SAM KEAYSenior Youth Worker
Sam is the lead youth worker for our Ingleby Barwick , Newtown and Yarm Youth clubs and communities. Alongside this she supports young people on a 1-1 basis through sessional work and schools. She is qualified in youth work , safeguarding , Radicalisation , C-card , first aid and young persons mental health.
Sam also is a professional dancer with dance company Urban Kaos, a much celebrated CIC for 20 years in the Teesside area. |
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KIRSTY SMITHDesignated Safeguarding Officer
Kirsty has over 17 years' experience working with children, young people, and families across education and community settings. Kirsty's role at Corner House is to ensure that safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, supporting children's wellbeing whilst working closely with partner agencies to provide the right help at the right time. Kirsty's previous roles involve supporting victims of Domestic Abuse, as well as leading and delivering training to professionals, focusing on safeguarding, recognising the signs and the impact of Domestic Abuse on children and young people as well as trauma- informed practice. Kirsty has extensive experience in multi-agency safeguarding and working alongside external professionals to support children and families.
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DENNIS WACHEPAYouth Voice Coordinator
Dennis coordinates our Youth Voice project, as part of the Growing Together Stockton partnership with Five Lamps, Cultivate Tees Valley and Sprouts Community Food Charity. He holds a JNC registered qualification in Youth Work. Dennis' project supports the development of our Youth Mentors and Youth Assistants, across our youth clubs and our partner agencies.
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SUPPORT STAFF
In addition to our core staff, we have a dedicated team of youth support workers who assist on our youth work provision. They allow us to offer services in a variety centres and locations across the borough and bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our delivery.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Our Board of Trustees provide leadership, strategic direction and keep the organisation under prudent control.
The Board currently has six members who have a diverse range of skills and qualities gained from different professional backgrounds.
At our Annual General Meeting the members elect, from amongst themselves, a Chairperson and Treasurer, who hold office for one year. Our Board holds a minimum of four ordinary meetings each year plus the Annual General Meeting.
Our current Board of Trustees includes:
The Board currently has six members who have a diverse range of skills and qualities gained from different professional backgrounds.
At our Annual General Meeting the members elect, from amongst themselves, a Chairperson and Treasurer, who hold office for one year. Our Board holds a minimum of four ordinary meetings each year plus the Annual General Meeting.
Our current Board of Trustees includes:
- Steve Joyce (Chair)
- Sarah Paxton-Brown (Treasurer)
- Andrew Bright
- Brenda Kirby
- Robert Bell
- Angela Henderson
- Jacky Duncan
