Our Executive Team - YMCA DownsLink Group

Our Executive Team

Emily

Emily Brock, CEO

As CEO, Emily leads the organisation in service of our mission – helping children and young people across Sussex and Surrey to have a fair chance to be who they want to be. Emily joined us in 2023. Previously she was Executive Director of Transformation and Business Improvement at Two Saints, a charity providing homes and specialist support to people who are homeless or in need. With more than 20 years of senior-level experience at organisations such as RSPCA, Sightsavers and UKTI, Emily has an impressive track record of delivering impactful results. She is also a NED of The Good Agency.

Anna Cooley

Anna Cooley, Director of Supported Housing

As Director of Housing and Support, Anna oversees our housing, homelessness and support services for young people and adults. Anna joined YMCA DownsLink Group in 2026, having previously worked with the organisation and held leadership roles with the Salvation Army Housing Association and Altair. With more than 30 years’ experience across supported housing, homelessness and social care, Anna is an experienced executive leader and adviser with expertise in service delivery, governance, safeguarding, regulatory compliance and organisational sustainability. She is also Chair of Grace Eyre Foundation.
Bobby

Bobby Dhol, Director of Finance and ICT

As Director of Finance, Risk and ICT, Bobby oversees our finance and resource planning, risk and assurance management, and ICT functions. Bobby joined us 2022. Previously he was Director of Finance and Support Services at Martlets Hospice and before that, he had an 18 year career with American Express in a range of roles in the UK and Europe. Bobby is an experienced operations and business development executive with a record of change management in the charity and financial services sectors. He is also a trustee of Grace Eyre Foundation and Arch Healthcare.

Jane

Jayne Grier, Director of People and Programmes

As Director of People and Programmes, Jayne oversees our people and L&D, impact and improvement, and fundraising and communications functions. She also manages our central safeguarding team. Jayne joined us in 2021. Previously she was Director of Strategy and Organisational Effectiveness at Frontline AIDS. Jayne is a highly experienced charity sector leader with more than 20+ years’ experience at organisations such as School-Home Support, Barnardo’s, HelpAge International, National Children’s Bureau and London Lighthouse working in the fields of communications, campaigning, OD, strategy and people.

Emma Norman

Emma Norman, Director of Mental Health and Advice

As Director of Mental Health and Advice, Emma oversees our mental health, wellbeing and advice services, helping ensure young people and communities can access the support they need. Emma joined YMCA DownsLink Group in 2026. Previously she was Director of Young People & Families at Catch22 and has also held senior roles at The Hyde Group and The Children’s Society. Emma has more than 20 years’ experience delivering and developing services for children, young people and families, with expertise in mental health and wellbeing, safeguarding, early intervention, youth participation and service development. She is also Safeguarding Governor at Longhill High School.

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