The staff at Pershore Riverside Centre prides itself on running an exemplary service – safe, professional, friendly, forward looking, accessible and affordable for all. In order to do this, all staff, youth workers and visiting healthcare professionals are DBS checked and work within safeguarding protocols, industry-standard policies & procedures, National Youth Agency guidance and overall good + safe practice.
The team are highly trained ensuring they are prepared for each and every scenario for young people and the community – from First Aid, Team teach and managing challenging behaviour, to mental health first aid. We are forever training to be experts within our field to provide the best and safest environment for young people.
Youth Manager Brad – Bradley brings a wealth of Youth work experience, knowledge and is a JNC Level 6 qualified Youth and community worker. He joined us in September 2015 during his Youth and community degree and has stuck with us ever since! Brad heads a dedicated team of 7 sessional youth workers, including SEND specialists; a professional Counsellor, plus volunteers and student placements when available. Brad has worked nationally on youth and community projects. He also delivers the Youth Studies Level 2 and 3 courses inhouse and across the midlands.
Centre Coordinator Olena – Olena handles the day-to-day administration for the charity. Including Lettings, finance and building management!
Volunteers are also an invaluable part of Pershore Riverside Centre. We are very grateful to Martha (Counsellor), Graham (Web Manager) and Bob (Cleaner) for their contributions.
Pershore Riverside Centre is governed by 10 experienced and committed Trustees, with bi-monthly full meetings and regular sub-groups. The Trustees represent a cross-section of the local community, and volunteer their business skills and other relevant experience to help to achieve the charity’s objectives. Pershore Riverside Centre is dependent on fundraising events, grant applications, donations and small council grants to support the young people. The current board of trustees is:
- David Greer (Company Secretary & Operations Group) Retired Solicitor
- Carol Draper (Treasurer & Operations Group) Accountant
- Liz Tucker (Event, Community support)
- Rev Canon Claire Lording (Safeguarding Champion & HR) Priest in Charge at Pershore Abbey, Churches Together in Pershore appointee
- Zoe Budding Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) Welfare and Personal Development Pershore High School appointee
- Dan Boatright (HR) Teacher, Pershore Town Councillor, Worcestershire County Council appointee
- Liz Turier Wychavon District Council
- Andy Thornton (Property) Engineering Manager & member of Pershore Round Table
- Carol Christmas (Projects) Project Manager & Life Coach
- Simon Cosson Finance Director & member of Wychavon Kayak & Canoe Club
