Nissi is part of our Youth Work Practitioner team. Previously she worked at Cramlington Voluntary Youth Project, working her way up to become a Youth Support Worker. She is currently working towards her level 3 youth work qualification. In her role she enjoys working alongside lots of different-aged young people, keeping them off the street and helping guide them in the right direction.

Dan volunteers on a weekly basis at YMCA Northumberland. He primarily assists the Youth Workers in the sessions, providing an extra pair of ears and eyes. He enjoys having a chat and listening to the young people, finding that he can relate to many of their experiences from when he was their age.

Mckenzie became a Youth Work Practitioner in October 2023 after volunteering with YMCA Northumberland for two years. He has achieved a Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work and is committed to furthering his education. He enjoys connecting with young people and providing them with a safe and fun space. 

Rob is our Chief Executive keeping us on track to achieve our aims and assuring that we are working to the best interests of our beneficiaries. He has worked in various roles within the YMCA organisation for 23 years and he has been the chief executive of YMCA Northumberland since 2009. Seeing the difference YMCA Northumberland makes in young people’s lives is the most enjoyable part of his role.

Steve is our Caretaker at YMCA and he has been working with us for 13 years. His role involves managing the building day to day, keeping the space clean and tidy and fixing any issues. He is a positive and supportive presence in the YMCA who is always up for a chat. 

Clare is our Fundraising & Projects Manager at YMCA Northumberland. She’s responsible for finding funds to enable the organisation to continue and expand its amazing work. Prior to working at the YMCA, she worked in a variety of voluntary sector organisations in project co-ordination roles often with fundraising elements. She enjoys knowing that the work she does makes a huge difference to the services we provide and, in turn, to the quality of young people’s lives.

Kirby is our Administrator; she manages the YMCA Northumberland diary and is the first point of contact if you want to hire out a space. She is a qualified business administrator who has previously worked in the construction industry. She loves working with a close team of likeminded and helpful people.