TCDT Community Researcher, Data coordinator and Ageing Well Learning and Evaluation Officer

• Sep 2012 - Present

"The Torbay Community Development Trust wants Torbay to be a place where all people feel included and can become involved in growing a thriving local community." Holds Fully enhanced DBS and Disclosure & Barring Service - Duty to refer for safeguarding professionals Certificate - Feb 2015 Ageing Well Torbay is a 6 year project, funded by Big Lottery, which aims to reconnect communities and reduce social isolation amongst people aged 50+ across Torbay. "The Torbay Community Development Trust wants Torbay to be a place where all people feel included and can become involved in growing a thriving local community." Holds Fully enhanced DBS and Disclosure & Barring Service - Duty to refer for safeguarding professionals Certificate - Feb 2015 Ageing Well Torbay is a 6 year project, funded by Big Lottery, which aims to reconnect communities and reduce social isolation amongst people aged 50+ across Torbay.

Research and Training Assistant

• Mar 2018 - Present

Formed in 2014, Clarity Clear Solutions for Social Purpose Organisations CIC is a non-profit company limited by guarantee. We provide a skilled resource for the sector, helping organisations solve everyday issues, building resources and adding capacity. Formed in 2014, Clarity Clear Solutions for Social Purpose Organisations CIC is a non-profit company limited by guarantee. We provide a skilled resource for the sector, helping organisations solve everyday issues, building resources and adding capacity.

Community Researcher / Community Evaluator

• Jan 2013 - Present

Community Researcher Training - Dec 2013 Community Evaluator Training - Dec 2012 Community Researcher Training - Dec 2013 Community Evaluator Training - Dec 2012

Steering Committee Member

• Sep 2012 - Present

Community Partnerships provide an opportunity for people who live or work in the different parts of Torbay to discuss issues of common concern, influence the way in which services are provided and improve their local area. Supported by the Torbay Strategic Partnership, the Community Partnerships are recognised by all the statutory agencies in Torbay including Torbay Council, Devon and Cornwall Constabulary, Torbay Care Trust, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue – the list goes on. All the major Housing Associations also have representatives working with the Partnerships. This enables people’s concerns to be dealt with promptly and effectively.

Director

• May 2014 - Apr 2018

A coherent, distinctive and effective training and information service on child trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation. Holds Fully enhanced DBS and "An introduction to safeguarding and protection of children" certificate - Dec 2014 A coherent, distinctive and effective training and information service on child trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation. Holds Fully enhanced DBS and "An introduction to safeguarding and protection of children" certificate - Dec 2014

Independant Support Broker

• Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

Training in Support Brokerage

• Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

Research Associate

• Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

Timebanking UK is a national charity (Charity No: 1101204) and limited company. We are the only membership organisation in the country to offer support and resources to community time banks providing inspiration, guidance and practical help. We share the learning over the past 15 years since timebanking was introduced in the UK to anyone interested in starting a time bank or to those who want to incorporate timebanking into organisations. We work alongside organisations and individuals in their local area providing operational support and clear guidance on involving people and creating mutual support networks in communities exchanging time rather than money. Research pilot project on timebanks reducing social isolation / loneliness and improving wellbeing

Co-ordinator / Community Researcher

• Sep 2012 - May 2014