Our people

About

Felix has worked in a variety of roles in the further education sector. He has been responsible for financial management, planning, audit and the wider corporate services. Felix has been involved in new business start-ups in the education and commercial sectors. He is passionate about lifelong learning.

What they are involved with at Youth Futures?

He is responsible for financial management, planning, audit and the wider corporate services.

About

In his spare time, Brian enjoys spending time with his two Dalmatians – Dodi and Einstein – along with travelling with his spouse.

What they are involved with at Youth Futures

For the last five years, Brian has been working as contracts manager in the university and NHS Trust settings. His experience covers negotiating, drafting and advising on various contracts along with team management, training on various contract topics, and leading on intellectual property.

About

Gillian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience having managed UK wide grant programmes throughout her career in the charity sector, working with the Prince’s Trust, The Wildlife Trusts and more recently CITB. Outside of the office, Gillian enjoys learning piano and long walks with her family in the countryside.

What they are involved with at Youth Futures?

Gillian sits within our Finance and Resources team and leads all aspects of our operational delivery including planning, systems and infrastructure and the development and improvement of our processes and systems.

About

Aron first began his career in Accounting and Finance, before moving to grant making with Leeds Community Foundation.

What they are involved with at Youth Futures?

Aron now supports our grant holders with the delivery of their grants, enabling them to deliver high quality, impactful projects. He manages a varied portfolio of grant holders, with a particular focus on the Infrastructure programme.

About

Charlie is involved in a steering group with partnerships for young London – supporting many aspects of careleavers – including employment.

What they are involved with at Youth Futures

Charlie is involved in the operations and every day running of the business to help support with the processing of transactions in the company to ensure that we meet our financial obligations as a charity. He helps support the management of accurate data including the grants sector to ensure that we are in-line with our predictions mentioned in our business plan and are on track with the budgets set out each year.

About

Prior to joining Youth Futures, Nkechi worked in the voluntary and higher education sectors, most recently as the administrator for the professional body for UK higher education internal auditors. Outside of work, she is involved in community empowerment activities through her church and in supporting girls’ education in Eastern Nigeria through the alumni association for her former school.

What they are involved with at Youth Futures?

Nkechi helps ensure robust and effective governance arrangements at Youth Futures Foundation, including developing and implementing processes and procedures that promote and sustain good governance.

What they are involved with at Youth Futures?

Elisa supports the People Team by providing a comprehensive administration and people-focused service in responding promptly and efficiently to a range of HR requests and queries.

About

Moira has a background in law and international law and has spent her career in the charity sector. Her focus, for the last 18 years, has been on charity governance. Moira has worked with a variety of domestic and international charities at a senior level. Many of these roles have extended beyond governance and her experience includes responsibility for legal and compliance functions as well as governance.

What they are involved with at Youth Futures?

Moira joined us in October 2021 and has oversight of our governance and legal functions.

About

As a Chartered MCIPD Level 7 HR professional with over 20 years of progressive experience, I have worked in both operational and strategic roles across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on the not-for-profit sector. I have held several senior leadership positions and have successfully run a consultancy business. I joined YFF from a community learning charity in Leeds, dedicated to reducing deprivation and improving wellbeing through learning, skills, and personal development opportunities.
Outside of my professional life, I enjoy Pilates, cooking, and spending quality time with my family.

What they are involved with at Youth Futures

Lisa is our Head of People, responsible for shaping and leading the people agenda and culture at Youth Futures Foundation. Her role ensures that systems, processes, people, and business operations are in place to effectively enable the organisation to achieve its strategic goals.

About

Charlene has worked in the charity and non-profit sector and has experience in office management, executive support and human resources. Outside of work, Charlene practices music and art and volunteers at a local church.
What they are involved with at Youth Futures
Charlene provides operational support to the whole Youth Futures Foundation Team.

About

Ravinder previously worked in the Public/Third Sector, having worked for Charities, Social Landlord(s), and Local Authority. Ravinder has implemented various systems, and processes to enable the delivery of rewarding work undertaken by frontline staff and partners, in the easiest and most efficient way. Ravinder is also a Trustee of a small local Youth & Community centre.

What they are involved with at Youth Futures?

Ravinder is our Finance & IT Manager, with over 20 years’ experience at Senior Manager level in Finance, covering all aspects of Finance functions.