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Our Team and Trustees

Our Staff Team

Across the 52 weeks of the year we deliver targeted projects and programmes working with Kirklees residents to remove barriers and tackle inequalities by providing positive opportunities. We work across the life course with our youngest participant being 4 and our oldest the grand age of 98.

At the forefront of the impact we have made over the years is our dedicated workforce who are committed to creating opportunities and changing life's in the communities they serve.

Our 40+ team of staff and volunteers work tirelessly to improve the lives of thousands of people with a resolute commitment to making a tangible difference.

MEET OUR TEAM

Our Senior Leadership and Wider Management Team oversee the Foundation's impact and activities within the Kirklees community. Our staff are fully committed to supporting the local community through our delivery to help individuals grow, thrive and belong.

Sam Dainty

Chief Executive Officer

Jill Stacey

Head of Operations

Louise Teasdale

Governance and Business Support Executive

Fraser Clark

Head of Finance and Compliance

Beth Cook

Senior Health and Wellbeing Manager

Dan Jarvis

Senior Education Manager

Joe Scargill

Senior Community Engagement Manager

Sunny Freakley

Safeguarding Manager

Lucy Summerton

Fundraising and Partnerships Manager

Sean Freer

Marketing and Communications Manager

Meet our trustees

Our Board of Trustees share ultimate responsibility for the governance of our Foundation and a legal responsibility for how it is managed and run. They are volunteers in this capacity.

We are fortunate to be supported by a committed and experienced body of individuals.

Claire Bennett

Interim Co-Chair of Board / Chair of People & Culture Sub Committee / Independent Trustee

Jane Totten

Interim Co-Chair of Board / Safeguarding and EDI Board Champion / Independent Trustee

Carl Andrews

Chair of Finance, Risk & Performance Sub Committee / Independent Trustee

Charlotte Griffiths

Chair of Business Development & Impact Sub Committee / Independent Trustee

David Threlfall-Sykes

Club Nominated Trustee

Martin Gonzalez

Health & Safety & GDPR Board Champion / Independent Trustee

Richard Hoyle

Chair of Finance, Risk and Performance sub-committee / Independent Trustee

Robyn Kennerdale

Club Nominated Trustee