Meet the Team
Our staff
Get to know to staff who are committed to making a difference everyday at The Bronte.
Laura
Centre Manager
Lesley
Business Manager
I like to travel, swim and do yoga.
David
Senior Youth Worker
Phoebe
Youth Worker
In my spare time, I enjoy collecting framed butterflies and moths. I also love binge watching TV shows – Greys Anatomy is my favourite now!
Sophie
Youth Worker
I really love music of all kinds, and in my free time, I like to play guitar and sing. I’m also super into baking, especially cookies.
Beth
Marketing Assistant
I love movies and books – whether it’s true crime or a cheesy comedy. So, if you ever need a recommendation, I’m your person!
Holly
Development Officer
I love to run. My favourite races are cross country and Half Marathons.
Georgie
Admin Assistant
In my spare time, you can find me throwing some shapes in a yoga class, trying out new cuisines in the kitchen or devouring a book
Joan
Sessional Youth Worker
Abbey
Sessional Youth Worker
Valentyna
Sessional Youth Worker
I’m passionate about skiing, singing and travelling. I also love diving into courtroom dramas, one of my favourites is ‘Judy Justice’!
Jack
Sessional Youth Worker
Our Trustees
Behind the scenes, our trustees work to ensure The Bronte is a better place for our young people and the community.
Gavin Heard
Chair of Trustees
Hospitality economy entrepreneur and previous employee of The Bronte brings historic experience and business development skills.
Paul Kurthausen
Secretary
A professional Chartered Tax Advisor and experienced Trustee in the Charitable sector who has a long history with The Bronte
Bernard McNally
Trustee
Founding member of The Bronte with a background in joinery and maintenance and has an expertise on The Bronte building itself.
Tony Clarke
Trustee
Business owner and elite sports trainer, has extensive experience in fundraising which he brings to support The Bronte.
Tony Clegg
Trustee
A generational member of The Bronte, bringing his history of the club and networks to support the Facilities Committee.
Andrea Deary FCCA
Trustee
Andrea is an accountant with a career in a FTSE 100 company, followed by Public and Charity sector roles.
Mike Smith
Trustee
Mike Smith is the proud founder and CEO of Open Media, an out-of-home media owner with a nationwide presence.
Louise Ashton
Advisor
Attended The Bronte as a young person and is now a voluntary worker in the charitable sector.
Paul Slater
Advisor
Paul has 20 years experience as a teacher and senior leader in secondary education. Paul’s family come from the area around the Bronte
Adrienne Taylor
Advisor
Retired Management Consultant who supported the Bronte in its YIF bid, she is now an advisor to the club.
John
Trustee