Welcome to Team Purple!
As a value-led organisation we take great care to recruit staff and Trustees who share our outlook and vision.
Our office team are passionate and dedicated, and believe wholeheartedly in the impact of Purple Patch. They have vast experience, aren’t afraid of a bit of hard work, and pull together to keep everything running smoothly while maintaining the highest standards at all times.
Our delivery team are the people who are out and about delivering sessions across the region. Our Programme Leaders oversee workshops, deliver sessions and undertake monitoring of learner progression. Our Programme Artists deliver fabulous creative sessions as part of the day, and our Programme Supports are the friendly faces welcoming people and making sure talents are nurtured and achievements noted.
Our Board of Trustees are a fabulous group of people who help to keep us on the straight and narrow! They work closely with the CEO on business planning, financial management, Health and Safety and everything in between, and bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience that’s invaluable to the company.
Meet the office team
Bronia Daniels – Head of Programmes
Bronia supports all of the staff and participants on our Lifelong Learning Programmes.
Fran Rodgers – Chief Executive Officer
Fran leads the fabulous team at Purple Patch and oversees the running and development of the Company.
Hannah Barker – Programmes Assistant
Hannah supports the day-to-day running of our Lifelong Learning Programmes.
Hannah Greenwood – Projects Manager
Hannah works to plan and deliver creative education activity across Purple Patch’s funded projects.
Jessica Aldred – Programmes Manager
Jessica is responsible for the day-to-day management of our Lifelong Learning Programmes.
Megan Pickering – Outreach Coordinator
Megan manages outreach, marketing and communications across the organisation.
Melanie Maddison – Operations Manager
Melanie works supporting Fran behind the scenes in the office.
Melissa Kirby – Community Research Manager
Melissa works with the Purple Research Group on a range of inclusive research projects
Róisín Reynolds – Projects Assistant
Róisín works to support the planning and delivery of our ‘Move on Up’ project.
Stuart Bannister – Finance Officer
Stu supports the team with all things financial.
Meet the delivery team
Aidan
Alana
Brendan
Brynjar
Caroline
Chloe
Chloe
Dylan
Ellie
Eve
Gigi
Jill
Kathleen
Lara
Lorna
Marcus
Mel
Rhiannon
Sarah
Tricia
Meet the board
Andy Clow – Chair
Andy has been the Chief Executive of the Youth Association since 1999.
Carley Stubbs
Carley works for a charity that supports people with life changing injuries.
Hannah Prole
Hannah works as the Impact Manager at Better Connect.
Sarah Dunn
Sarah is a qualified secondary music teacher and founder of Accessible Inclusive Music (AIM).
Sarah Wells
Sarah is the Community Manager for Bettys & Taylors Group.
