The Team

Garry has over 22 years experience working in the people and organisational development arena, 19 of those have been at Brathay. He is a highly skilled facilitator, coach, and coach supervisor specialising in behavioural and attitudinal change at all levels of management. Coaching and mentoring individuals at executive and operational level, he has trained internationally throughout Russia, Poland, Finland, Cyprus and Dubai.

Paul joined Brathay in January 2006 having previously served in the Royal Air Force for 28 years. He helped to create a leadership development strategy for RAF officers and airmen and was involved with policy work to help strengthen the core values and ethos of the RAF. 

Paul has been working in the field of leadership, team and personal development training, in various practical and policy appointments, since 1988. He gained a Master of Arts Degree in Leadership Studies at Exeter University in 1999 and has an NVQ Level 5 in Strategic Management. 

Since leaving the RAF, Paul has worked with a wide range of public and private sector clients.  He has a particular interest in supporting people and organisations undergoing cultural change and enhancing leadership at all levels.

At the heart of Jim’s professional practice lies his belief in individuals building their own success, building relationships and building teams and organisations.

Mark specialises in experiential facilitation and creating behavioural change within organisations. Working as an independent consultant, Mark has worked for a wide range of organisations across Europe, running programmes that focus on leadership development and managing change.

Simon has over fifteen years experience within the training and development sector, in addition to being a qualified Occupational Psychologist and MBA graduate.

Andy joined Brathay in 2001 and for the last three years has focussed on Brathay's apprentice work.  He has developed our Apprentice Programmes to help young people discover and increase their talents as they follow the challenging transition from education into the workplace.

Jez joined Brathay in July 2001 as a Learning & Development Consultant.  He is now our Head of Programmes, focussing on the quality and performance of Brathay’s consultant and client support team, in addition to his involvement with our Apprentice Programmes and their development.

Before Andy's present role as Lead Consultant, he held a variety of roles in operations management at Brathay, whilst still maintaining an active client portfolio, mainly in the manufacturing and engineering sector.

Andy's current work focuses on the development and retention of talent within organisations; growing middle manager capability and helping functional and project teams increase their effectiveness. 

Jenni works with young people within the Yorkshire and Humber area. Brathay work closely with local authorities, and other key stakeholders, to provide community and residential programmes within the region.

Zoe has been involved in youth work for over 11 years, first showing an interest when still a young person herself.  Her previous work has mainly been with local authorities and has provided her with great experience.

Clare joined the Brathay Cumbria team in May this year, previously she had worked at Brathay in 2004 as an apprentice.  Clare has been involved within development training for over seven years, gaining varied experience working freelance.  Her work includes; leading expeditions overseas, outdoor training, working with ex-offenders in the highlands of Scotland and co-ordinating projects in London.

Helen joined Brathay in June this year to be part of the Cumbria team. She looks after Brathay's work with young people throughout South Lakes and Furness area.

Previously working at Brathay for eight years, Lou has now returned to take up the role of Regional Development Manager for Cumbria; working with her team who are responsible for delivering Brathay's work with young people throughout Cumbria.

Sharon worked for Brathay for over four years as an associate before joining the Cumbria team full time in May this year.

Jill has been working with young people in a variety of youth work settings for over 16 years after qualifying as a Youth & Community worker from St.Martins College in Lancaster.

Jacqui joined Brathay, and the Cumbria team, in May this year to be involved with Brathay's work with young people.

Julia has been working with young people for many years and has a range of experience. Her qualifications include a degree in graphic design, NLP practitioner and qualified JNC Youth Worker.

Since working throughout London in both the voluntary and statutory sectors, she has taken on a number of roles; from project manager, Free School teacher and youth worker, to managing the Brixton area for Lambeth Youth and Play Service.  

Adrian joined Brathay's fundraising team in 2000 following three years working for another Cumbrian charity.  Adrian's move to Cumbria in 1997 was prompted by a career change, after 23 years of working in the retail banking industry in London, he left to work within the charity sector.

Ali joined Brathay in October 2008 following a move back to the Lake District after living in the French Alps for five years.

Claire joined Brathay in February 2009 after previously working in a HR role, and had long wanted to take a new direction to work for a charity.

Scott joined Brathay in 2001 and since January 2009 has been Head of Fundraising. Amongst other things, Scott is responsible for developing the fundraising strategy and managing the fundraising team to ensure its implementation.

Hazel has worked at Brathay for more than eight years, five of them in the fundraising team. She firmly believes in Brathay's ability to empower young people to change their own lives for the better, and values the fact that fundraising enables her to make a direct contribution to achieving this.

Lucy joined Brathay in 2008 following a move to the Lake District in July the same year after working for the National Blood Service in Manchester.