Motivation - Having worked in primary schools for many years I have seen first hand that not everyone has the opportunities they deserve in life. I am passionate about helping young people achieve their goals and reach their potential and working at Caudwell Youth will allow me to do this.

Favourite film - This question has really discombobulated me so I'll have to give a top 3.....in no particular order....The Lost Boys, The Shawshank Redemption and Romuald et Juliette.

Favourite snack - It has to be crisps!

Motivation: My motivation for working in Caudwell youth is helping young people turn their lives around. I believe that intervention can positively influence the future of young people and provide them with coping mechanisms to navigate challenging times.

Favourite Film: Top Gun

Favourite Snack: Kinder Bueno

Pets: Tizer is our 11 year old Labrador Retriever who enjoys long walks and collecting sticks. Alfie is our 1 year old kitten who is always up to mischief. He and Tizer have a love/hate brotherhood.

Motivation: I was once a young person who could have benefited from some additional help, so I'm very excited and grateful to be working with Caudwell Youth and use my skills, knowledge and lived experience to make a difference to the lives of young people.

Favourite Film: I can't pick one but I love Marvel films, anything fantasy or Sci-fi

Favourite Snack: Picky food - anything with a dip - olives, crisps, crackers, cheese, anything pickled.

Pets: I have two cats called Penny and Otis. Penny is my little shadow and loves a cuddle and Otis likes to play hard to get but really is just as needy.

Motivation: Working in the third sector has been a dream of mine for the longest time. I am happy to be able to work for a cause that will empower and support young people to flourish into the best version of themselves. Being a mentor myself, I know the importance of these services and the real impact they can make in a person’s life - who wouldn't want to be a part of making that positive change!

Favourite Film: Goodfellas

Favourite Snack: Mum's homemade cheese flan!

Motivation: To positively motivate and encourage individuals onto a path where they can become the best version of themselves, instilling confidence and security in their choices and life plans.

Favourite film: The Prince of Egypt

Favourite snack: Apple and cheese

Motivation: I've worked in the charity sector for the last 5 years and love how much charities help and support people when they need it most and I'm passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential.

Favourite film: Look Who’s Talking

Favourite snack: NYC Cookies

Motivation: We’ve all had times in our lives where we could've done with someone cheering us on. I love being part of an organisation where championing and advocating for young people is at the heart of everything we do.

Favourite film: About Time

Favourite Snack: Am I too old to say cheesestrings?

Pet: I have a Spaniel called Bentley with paws the size of my hands and a hairdo to make anyone jealous. He works as a foot warmer 9-5 and likes to steal socks in his spare time.

Motivation: To help change young people’s futures for the better.

Favourite Film: Forest Gump

Favourite Snack: Cheesy Doritos

Pets: Stormy loves any dog no matter the size and definitely has little dog syndrome!

Motivation: I wanted to work with Caudwell Youth to help to create more safe and happy futures for young people, joining a team of people who care about creating positive changes, giving young people an opportunity to explore the world again, through fresh eyes. Therefore, playing a key role in shaping future generations.

Favourite Film: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Favourite Snack: Sweet popcorn and Revels

Pets: I have a pet cat called Rocky… we’re usually inseparable!

Motivation: To utilize my finance background and skills to offer strategic guidance and support, ensuring the efficient management of the charity’s resources to maximize their impact and reach as many young people as possible.

Favourite Film: 12 Angry Men or 2001: A Space Odyssey

Favourite Snack: Cheese Toasties!

Motivation: To lift other people up so they can pass it on.

Favourite Film: I love quirky films! Anything Tim Burton is brilliant.

Favourite Snack: Chocolate, of course!

Pets: I'm obsessed with dogs but very allergic to them, so will happily walk yours.

Motivation: I would have really benefited from having the input of youth workers when I was younger, so to be in a position to help young people like myself is so rewarding. Caudwell make a real difference to the lives of young people and I’m so grateful to be part of that.

Favourite snack: Savoury is definitely a cheese board and sweet is 100% brownies

Pets: My roommate is a fluffy cat called Furonica, that the vet thinks is called Veronica as I was too embarrassed to correct them. Furonica is also a boy, adding to the confusion at the vets!

Motivation: is to work within my local community to meet and support as many young people as possible. In meeting them, I hope I can play a very small part in allowing them to recognise just how much they have to offer the world. To show them how to be the very best of themselves and that they can achieve great things. I have been lucky enough to encounter people who have done this for me throughout my life and I hope I can pay that forward in some small way. 

Favourite film - Mrs Doubtfire
Favourite snack - Cake! Most things on a pudding menu! 
Pets - 14.5 year old English Springer Spaniel, an 11 year old ginger cat & a
2.5 year old English Springer Spaniel.

Motivation: I simply want to make a positive difference to a young person’s life . Access to help has never been easy and in a post-covid world, it is harder which makes the charity’s work even more invaluable.

Favourite Film: I like so many it is difficult to choose. However, one of my go to films is Pride.

Favourite Snack: Cheese, cheese and maybe even more cheese.

Pets: We have a menagerie...two chihuahua crosses (who think they run the house), one vizla cross, one cat (who does run the house!) and two horses . Respectively named Fergus, Winnie, Nala, Frank, Olive and Elsie.

Motivation: I’ve been passionate about supporting young people’s mental health needs ever since my own lived experience as a teenager. That’s why I’m super excited and grateful to be working with CY to do exactly that, make a real difference in my local community. I’m also an advocate for person-centred approaches when working with individuals, so I couldn’t agree more that the model will empower young people!

Favourite Film: Inception (2010)

Favourite Snack: Brownies

Pets: I have no pets at the moment, but I’m a huge dog lover.

Motivation: I am passionate about helping people achieve their potential and overcome the barriers that they feel hold them back.

Favourite Film: Love Actually

Favourite Snack: Cheese and crackers

Pets: Bella, Reggie (puggles) and Heidi (dalmatian)

Motivation: Staying organised and keeping active

Favourite Film: Jumanji .... waiting for the next one.

Favourite Snack: Give me anything Savory!

Pets: No pets currently... However had a lovely Tabby Cat, which I miss dearly...

Motivation: Passionate about young people and supporting them to a better future.

Favourite Film: The Holiday

Favourite Snack: Crisps or yogurt coated peanuts!

Pets: Cute, food monster, funny, annoying, love them!

Motivation: To equip young people with the skills and tools necessary to go after their dreams and create a better future.

Favourite film: Coraline

Favourite snack: Choc donuts

Motivation: I wanted to work for CY as I had an incredible Youth Worker when I was younger and she helped me to succeed, I hope that I can be that person for the young people that I work with.

Favourite Film: Monsters Inc/Any Harry Potter film

Favourite Snack: Haloumi Cheese

Pets: Smudge the Cat who thinks she's a dog!

Motivation: Because life can be hard sometimes, and not everyone has the same access to opportunities that others have. Sometimes, we just need an extra person in our life to help us realise our potential and experience more that life can give to us.

Favourite Film: Pursuit of Happiness

Favourite Snack: Pistachios (got to be salted and roasted)

Pets: Bobby the 1 year old Cavapoo (post groom, he doesn’t always look this smart)

Motivation: I believe supporting Young People to identify and develop their own strengths and abilities allows them to achieve their potential; enriching theirs and the lives of those around them. Caudwell Youth allows me the privilege to support the mentoring of specialist skills, wisdom and strategies that volunteers can offer young people struggling to find their place.

Favourite Film: This is a tough one as I have many separated by Genre and Decade - I really enjoy movies! I will give my top go Toos as I cannot pick an actual one: Dawn of the Dead, Devil's Advocate, Aliens, Star Wars (all), The Matrix, The Lost Boys, The Warriors, Fight Club, Trainspotting, Shaun of the Dead and Worlds End.

Favourite Snack: Cheesy Nachos - especially on Friday night when my children and I watch shows together on Netflix.

Pets: I have always wanted to welcome a German Shepherd into the family, but have never had the time it would to care for them.

Motivation: I love being part of an organisation that makes a difference and improves young people’s lives.

Favourite Film: The Godfather

Favourite Snack: Sesame seed bagel with strawberry jam

Pets: I have 2 cats, Poppy loves finding sunspots in the garden and sleeps all day. Vinnie has been nicknamed ‘Ninja Cat’ as he likes to hide behind the sofa and jump on your legs as you walk by!

Motivation: Providing a platform for guidance and positive support for young people in need.  

Favourite Film: Malcom X by Spike Lee

Snack: Edamame

Pets: None currently, but I grew up with dogs in the family.