Andy Bebbington
Night Duty Team Manager
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Andy Bebbington
Night Duty Team Manager
Beverley Cope
Youth Programmes Development Manager
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Beverley Cope
Youth Programmes Development Manager
Elohor Udubrae
Communications Manager
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Elohor Udubrae
Communications Manager
James Walker
Maintenance Supervisor
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James Walker
Maintenance Supervisor
Joanna Reade
RSPS Service Manager
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Joanna Reade
RSPS Service Manager
Julie Chafe
Housing service manager
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Julie Chafe
Housing service manager
Laura Sharrock
Volunteer Coordinator
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Laura Sharrock
Volunteer Coordinator
Mark Deaville
Properties Manager
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Mark Deaville
Properties Manager
Sharon Morris
Client Finance and Customer Service Manager
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Sharon Morris
Client Finance and Customer Service Manager
Tammi McClure
Fundraising Manager
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Tammi McClure
Fundraising Manager
Tracey Bentley
Communities Manager
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Tracey Bentley
Communities Manager
Will Rivers
HRS Manager
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Will Rivers
HRS Manager
Kerry Birtles
Trustee
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Kerry Birtles
Trustee
Kerry Birtles is a qualified Social Worker, having worked in local government for over 15 years, most recently as a Director of Family Help and Children’s Social Care. Kerry has has had the privilege to work in both the West Midlands and the North West, providing a varied experience, including working as a child protection social worker, with young people who are differently abled, young people seeking asylum, and care experienced young adults. Kerry is particularly interested in the experiences of those who may be at increased vulnerability and strategically designing and operating services to ensure they can access opportunities to thrive.
Becky Parke
Deputy CEO
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Becky Parke
Deputy CEO
Rhian McKnight
Head of Housing Support
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Rhian McKnight
Head of Housing Support
Julie Chafe
Housing service manager
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Julie Chafe
Housing service manager
Tracey Bentley
Communities Manager
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Tracey Bentley
Communities Manager
Will Rivers
HRS Manager
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Will Rivers
HRS Manager
Millie Oldroyd
Youth Programmes Development Officer
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Millie Oldroyd
Youth Programmes Development Officer
Mark Hills
Chief Executive Officer
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Mark Hills
Chief Executive Officer
Becky Parke
Deputy CEO
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Becky Parke
Deputy CEO
Rachel Miller
Head of People and Culture
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Rachel Miller
Head of People and Culture
Josh Walker-Brooks
Head of Fundraising and Governance
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Josh Walker-Brooks
Head of Fundraising and Governance
Fatima Perriman
Head of Finance and Business
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Fatima Perriman
Head of Finance and Business
Rhian McKnight
Head of Housing Support
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Rhian McKnight
Head of Housing Support
Emily Welden
Head of Data and Impact
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Emily Welden
Head of Data and Impact
Paul Morgan
Head of Housing Quality and Compliance
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Paul Morgan
Head of Housing Quality and Compliance
Phil Pitcher
Chair
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Phil Pitcher
Chair
Phil Pitcher (Chair) studied Art and Design, before working with young offenders providing Intermediate Treatment in Hertfordshire. He then spent 15 years managing BBC property in West London for TV production. Afterward, he spent 25 years running projects for major international clients including IBM, British Council, BP, UKAEA and Ericsson, building new facilities for R&D offices, test labs, and data halls in Western Europe. Throughout his career, Phil has been part of, and led teams of talented individuals He believes that the most successful projects can only be achieved by enabling people to realise their full potential.
Angelo Apa
Vice Chair
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Angelo Apa
Vice Chair
Angelo Apa (Vice Chair) spent over 35 years in the IT industry, including twenty five years in IBM and Lenovo. He spent time in UK, Paris, Zurich and in Johannesburg working with and leading a number of teams and divisions and retired from corporate life in September 2023. He has started additional ventures including a coffee company in South Africa which was then given to the employees enabling them to go on and build a better life for their families He was a Formula 1 marshal for 13 years, a motor boat skipper and sailor, a photographer and now focuses on driving a historic rally car with his wife as navigator, maintaining an ability to ski faster than his age, running and playing the guitar really badly. Angelo has joined us as a Trustee, given his desire to help us to offer an ever increasing benefit to the community and the best possible outcomes to the service users.
Mitchell Long
Trustee
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Mitchell Long
Trustee
Mitchell Long works for the Independent Monitoring Boards and Lay Observers, two organisations that scrutinise the Ministry of Justice and Home Office, where he is responsible for their policy impact. He particularly focuses on influencing changes to national legislation, departmental policy and operational practice within prisons, courts, immigration detention and charter removal flights.
His career and voluntary work have focused on fairness, accountability, and helping systems better serve vulnerable people, including through previous roles as a trustee, patient and carer Governor at Leighton hospital, and through various voluntary roles to monitor prisons and police custody suites.
As a former resident of the Gresty Road site, Mitchell knows first-hand the safety and support YMCA Cheshire provides and is passionate about helping others rebuild and thrive.
Becky Hurst
Trustee
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Becky Hurst
Trustee
Becky Hurst is a community development worker with the Church of England parishes in Crewe. Before taking on this role, she worked in community fundraising and campaigning across the North West of England with an international development agency. Having been a volunteer manager and a volunteer she is passionate about working with volunteers and giving everyone the best possible opportunities. She has attended church in Crewe throughout her life, when living in the town. When not working she volunteers with the British Red Cross in various roles supporting people in crisis and attempting to be creative with anything from paint to Lego.
Jamie Murinas
Trustee
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Jamie Murinas
Trustee
Jamie Murinas is the Assistant Director of Asset Management and PMO at Royal Voluntary Service, overseeing a diverse portfolio that includes Procurement, Programme Management, Estates, Sustainability, Health & Safety. With extensive knowledge in retail, operations, logistics, negotiations, and property management, he plays a pivotal role in enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency across the organisation, contributing significantly to its mission. After several years in various sectors, Jamie brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to his role. Despite not being a fan of running, he has completed two marathons as personal challenges, embodying his belief that everybody can grow if given the opportunity. This philosophy underpins his approach to leadership and community engagement, driving positive change within the organisation and the communities it serves.
Dr Aswin Sayiram Subramanian Janakiraman
Trustee
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Dr Aswin Sayiram Subramanian Janakiraman
Trustee
Dr Aswin Sayiram Subramanian Janakiraman, Chief Operating Officer at Apollo Education UK, brings a strong background in emergency medicine, healthcare leadership, and strategic planning. Passionate about building accessible, person-centred systems, he offers valuable expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams and improving service delivery. His approach to leadership is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and a strong commitment to building resilient, healthy communities. As a Trustee at YMCA Cheshire, Dr Aswin is committed to supporting our mission through compassionate leadership, operational insight, and a focus on empowering young people and vulnerable individuals to thrive.
Kerry Birtles
Trustee
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Kerry Birtles
Trustee
Kerry Birtles is a qualified Social Worker, having worked in local government for over 15 years, most recently as a Director of Family Help and Children’s Social Care. Kerry has has had the privilege to work in both the West Midlands and the North West, providing a varied experience, including working as a child protection social worker, with young people who are differently abled, young people seeking asylum, and care experienced young adults. Kerry is particularly interested in the experiences of those who may be at increased vulnerability and strategically designing and operating services to ensure they can access opportunities to thrive.