# Youth Focus: North East

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Improving the lives of young people

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Home](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/): Youth Focus North East is an independent charity, with the overall vision to improve the lives of young people through high quality youth work.
- [Training](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/engage-training/): Engage Youth Work Training
- [Privacy notice](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/privacy-notice/): Privacy Notice
- [Volunteering](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/volunteering/): Interested in volunteering? Administration - Design - Youth Work - Training - Events An opportunity to make a difference in your local areaGain new skills and experiences, as well as self-confidence and a sense of achievementA pathway into youth work or charity sector workingHave fun and meet new people YOU WILL NEED3 – 5 hours
- [Our Team](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team-page/): Senior Management Team David McCreedyChief Executive OfficerSenior Management Teamdave@youthfocusne.org.uk Caroline GarrityOperations ManagerSenior Management Teamcaroline@youthfocusne.org.uk Laura BushDirector of Youth WorkSenior Management Teamlaurab@youthfocusne.org.uk Veena Bumma-DykesDirector of Youth ProgrammesSenior Management Teamveena@youthfocusne.org.uk Heather InsullYouth Strategy ManagerSenior Management Teamheather@youthfocusne.org.uk Sharon ScottBusiness Development ManagerSenior Management Teamsharon@youthfocusne.org.uk Admin Team Amy RandallOffice ManagerAdmin Teamamy@youthfocusne.org.uk amy@youthfocusne.org.ukBarry FluxAdministration OfficerAdmin Teambarry@youthfocusne.org.uk barry@youthfocusne.org.ukJudith BennettCreative DesignerAdmin Teamjudith@youthfocusne.org.uk judith@youthfocusne.org.uk
- [Research Projects](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/research/): contents North Futures : Exploring Digital Storytelling Methods for Young People with Long-Term Conditions Project End Date: January 2026 We are collaborating with Northumbria University to explore the potential for creative, accessible and inclusive storytelling methods to support seldom heard young people with long-term conditions to share their lived experiences and aid them in communicating
- [Programmes and Open Access](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/programmes/): Find a youth group in your area! YOUTH LEADERSHIP GROUPS Peer Action Collective The Youth Endowment Fund Peer Action Collective (PAC) is a peer research programme running nationwide with 9 regions in England and one in Wales. Youth Focus North East are proud to be the lead delivery partner for the North East region. As
- [What we do](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/what-we-do/): What we do
- [Annual Report 2024](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/annual-report-2024/): Menu INTRODUCTIONS RESEARCH WORK YOUTH WORK TRAINING SCHOOL SUPPORT PILOT YOUTH CLUBS HOSPITAL WORK OUR REACH BUSINESS STRATEGY DIABETES WORK SECTOR WORK NEYA STAFF FUNDERS FINANCES BACK TO WEBSITE This report is best viewed on desktop. For best mobile experience, please rotate your phone and press the full screen icon. ANNUAL REPORT 2024 Improving the
- [Contact us](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/contact_us/): Contact us
- [Video Resources](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/video-resources/): Videos Created by Young People Video Gallery 7 Videos Be Different 5:50 Spiked Night 6:08 Breaking The Silence 13:38 We Are You 10:01 Belonging 6:51 Teenage Kicks 27:57 My Manifesto 1:54 Description Description Three friends have a choice to make – will they have the best night of their life, or will it end in
- [Safeguarding Policies](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/safeguarding-policies/): Safeguarding Policies
- [Who We Are](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/who-we-are/): Youth Focus North East is an independent charity, established in 1989, with the overall vision to improve the lives of young people through high quality youth work. We exist for the benefit of young people and the organisations which support them. Our organisation is rooted in the values of good youth work. Honesty Respect Equality
- [Strategic Work](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/strategic-work/): OUR INFRASTRUCTURE OFFER contents Amplify REGIONAL YOUTH VOICES IN ACTION BRIEFING This project aims to build an inclusive and equitable approach to youth voice and youth engagement ensuring the most marginalised and under-represented young people have their voices heard and acted upon across the nine English regions. Thanks to National Lottery players, the regional youth
- [Network Support Offer](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/network-support-offer/): Our Network Support Offer
- [Download Logo](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/download-logo/): Download Logo
- [Annual Reports](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/annual-reports/): [3d-flip-book id="261655" ][/3d-flip-book] PREVIOUS ANNUAL REPORTS 2023 2022 2021 2020

## Team

- [Emma Abbott](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/emma-abbott/)
- [Jane Thompson](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/jane-thompson/)
- [Tilly Stephenson](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/tilly-stephenson/)
- [Sammi Patterson](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/sammi-patterson/)
- [Mark Lowdon](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/mark-lowdon/)
- [Marie Dorman](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/marie-dorman/)
- [Laura Kane](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/laura-kane/)
- [Jodie-Leigh Foster](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/jodie-leigh-foster/)
- [Hannah Potter](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/hannah-potter/)
- [Frank Lewins](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/frank-lewins/)
- [Emilie Fixter](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/emilie-fixter/)
- [Danny Trewin](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/danny-trewin/)
- [Caitlin Stephenson](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/caitlin-stephenson/)
- [Ann Hanratty](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/ann-hanratty/)
- [Jessica Elliott](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/jessica-elliott/)
- [Krystal Howlett](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/krystal-howlett/)
- [Caroline Garrity](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/caroline-garrity/)
- [Sharon Scott](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/sharon-scott/)
- [Judith Bennett](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/judith-bennett/)
- [Barry Flux](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/barry-flux/)
- [Amy Randall](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/amy-randall/)
- [Heather Insull](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/heather-insull/)
- [Veena Bumma-Dykes](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/veena-bumma-dykes/)
- [Laura Bush](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/laura-bush/)
- [David McCreedy](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/david-mccreedy/)
- [Ava Haymonds](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/ava-haymonds/)
- [Julija Solovjova](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/julija-solovjova/)
- [Kaitlin Willoughby](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/kaitlin-willoughby/)
- [Eric Turnbull](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/eric-turnbull/)
- [Owen Richards](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/owen-richards/)
- [Adele Buttery](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/adele-buttery/)
- [Amelia Bradley](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/amelia-bradley/)
- [Bethany Risker](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/bethany-risker/)
- [Susan Todd](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/susan-todd/)
- [Ellie Butters](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/ellie-butters/)
- [Samuel Mann](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/samuel-mann/)
- [Mark Risker](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/mark-risker/)
- [Cara Moore](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/cara-moore/)
- [Chichi Dagogo](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/chichi-dagogo/)
- [Joanne Smith](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/joanne-smith/)
- [Kate Burman](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/kate-burman/)
- [Katy Mann](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/katy-mann/)
- [Lindsey Wayman](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team/lindsey-wayman/)

## Draw Attention

- [How can I get involved in Youth Voice?](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/?da_image=262481)

## Event Feeds

- [Youth Work Training](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/?event_feed=youth-work-training)

## Designations

- [Chief Executive Officer](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/chief-executive-officer/)
- [Director of Youth Work](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/director-of-youth-work/)
- [Director of Youth Programmes](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/director-of-youth-programmes/)
- [Youth Strategy Manager](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/youth-strategy-manager/)
- [Operations Manager](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/operations-manager/)
- [Programme Manager](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/programme-manager/)
- [Research Programme Manager](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/research-programme-manager/)
- [Training and Development Officer](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/training-and-development-officer/)
- [Office Manager](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/office-manager/)
- [Administration Officer](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/administration-officer/)
- [Lead Youth Worker](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/lead-youth-worker/)
- [Sessional Youth Worker](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/sessional-youth-worker/)
- [Trainee Youth Worker](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/trainee-youth-worker/)
- [Social Action Lead](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/social-action-lead/)
- [Peer Researcher](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/peer-researcher/)
- [Youth Support Worker](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/youth-support-worker/)
- [Creative Designer](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/creative-designer/)
- [Health Based Youth Worker](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/health-based-youth-worker/)
- [Business Development Manager](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_designation/business-development-manager/)

## Department

- [Senior Management Team](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_department/smt/)
- [Admin Team](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_department/admin/)
- [Delivery Staff](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_department/delivery/)
- [Sessional Youth Workers](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_department/sessionals/)
- [Peer Researchers](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_department/peer-researchers/)
- [Great North Children's Hospital](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/team_department/gnch/)

## Map Categories

- [Tees Valley](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/wp-map-category/tees/)
- [Gateshead](https://youthfocusne.org.uk/wp-map-category/gateshead/)