Our people

Without the dedication, hard work and passion of our staff, trustees and volunteers, we could not deliver the services we provide to children, young people and families.

Board

We have a diverse board of trustees and independent committee members supporting our leadership to ensure the organisation is well-run, financially secure and delivers quality services.

Leadership Team for web (Emily centre) (1200 x 800 px)

Executive Team

Our executive team works alongside our Board to shape and deliver our strategic framework.

The organisation is led by our CEO in service of our mission.

Leadership Team

We have a highly experienced Leadership Team who execute day-to-day operations effectively and ensure compliance.

Charlotte Carp, Head of Improvement and Impact (and Complaints and Whistleblowing Officer)

Debbie Watkins, Head of Fundraising and Communications

Donna Durham, Head of Asset Management

Irma Gudaityte, Head of Finance

Jay Beach, Head of Housing Operations, Brighton & Hove

Kirsten McCarthy, Head of Housing Operations, East Sussex (and Ofsted Registered Service Manager)

Laura James, Head of Therapeutic Services
Luna Gladman, Company Secretary and Executive Assistant
Rachel Hawkins, Head of People

Sharon Rawcliffe, Head of Housing Operations, West Sussex and Guildford (and Ofsted Registered Service Manager)

Thomas Palser, Head of Youth Advice and Support

And a central safeguarding team who assure quality practice across our services, aligned to our service thresholds and consistent with our policy and with regulatory and legal standards.