Staff
Meet our staff and trustees
Centre Staff
Deborah – Manager
Deborah is the Centre Manager, with over ten years of experience she is responsible for overseeing all staff and the day-to-day operations of the centre. With a strong commitment to supporting the wider community, she ensures that the centre provides a variety of services that benefit everyone.
Chelsea – Assistant Manager
Chelsea works alongside Deborah to ensure the smooth running of the centre. With over ten years of experience in youth and community work, she plays a key role as Assistant Manager—overseeing youth workers, and helping to create a safe, welcoming space for everyone who walks through the door.
Emma
Emma is our longest-serving team member and a dedicated Youth Worker. She supports all of our youth sessions, bringing experience, consistency, and a friendly face that the young people know and trust.
Rory
Rory is the newest member of our staff, stepping into the role of Youth Work Team Leader. With a fresh perspective and a strong commitment to empowering young people, Rory brings both energy and experience to the team.
Denise
Denise is our dedicated Community and Youth Worker. She works on various days throughout the week. Denise also helps maintain a welcoming environment by ensuring the centre remains clean and tidy.
Trustees
Ken
Ken manages the accounts. He’s a retired Chartered Accountant and former Professor of accounting at Lancaster University.
Clare
Clare is our newest Trustee, she is also our in house child entertainer and face painter.
Karin
Karin lives locally and is delighted to be back as a trustee after a few years away exploring new opportunities.
She now runs her own business, helping people make their spaces more welcoming, purposeful, fun and safe – something she’s excited to bring to the centre too.
Mike
Mike provides all relevant information in regards to safeguarding and youth work. He is a retired school progress leader and youth worker.
Andrew
Andrew: “I’m delighted to have this opportunity to be a Trustee of the Community Centre and through it to serve the people of the Marsh. Many of my family and friends came from the Marsh; my mother lived on Cavendish Street.”
Dalitso
Dalitso ” I am excited to be a trustee, I love gardening, and hoping to help the Hollywalk Community Garden get established”
Joel
Joel is a Lancaster-born creative with 10 years working in the charity sector. He brings experience in marketing, communications, design, videography and project management.
Martin
Martin moved to Lancaster in 2021 after a newspaper career in the South of England and now lives close by the Marsh.