I have worked in the construction industry for 34 years, working as a client, consultant and contractor. In my local church I have taught Sunday School for 30 plus years and participated actively in the church’s operations. I joined the YMCA BC as I believe that applying appropriate construction principals to our multiple projects will provide the best accommodation and facilities for all of our clients.

I am a Christian, married with three children. I am a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. I joined the YMCA BC because I wanted to help them in the good work that they do. I hope that I bring compassion, technical knowledge and corporate experience to YMCA BC

I have been involved in the recruitment industry for most of my working life and re-joined the YMCA BC in 2021 as a Trustee & Board Member having previously served a nine year term between 2009 and 2018. I play an active role in my local church and feel privileged to be able to play a small part in the work of the YMCA in the Black Country.

I am the Chief Executive of WAY Widowed and Young which is a national bereavement charity for young widows. Before this, I spent 20 years working for a local YMCA as Deputy Chief Executive and then Acting Chief Executive Officer. I started my career as a professionally qualified youth worker and have nearly 30 years’ experience of working within the third sector.  I am deeply committed to the YMCA Movement and the Christian Ethos which underpins its mission to drive positive change for disadvantaged young people, children and their families.

The Black Country has been my home and provided me with a very full working life, half of which was in business and the other half as a vicar in the Church of England. I became a Christian in March 1984, and meeting Jesus certainly changed my life’s priorities.

There have been a number of occasions in my life when God has given me a second chance, often those chances have come through the kindness and generosity of other people. The privilege of serving YMCA Black Country is my opportunity to pay forward what God and others have done for me. I firmly believe that Jesus wants to be part our lives, and so it is my desire that his teaching will inform the vision and strategy of YMCA BC so that it remains a place of welcome to everyone.

At the age of 17 I became a Christian and my life was completely transformed by the love of Jesus. I have endeavoured to follow and serve him ever since. My initial involvement with the YMCA was through my business life when I was approached to provide insurance and pension solutions for them. I soon became enthralled with the diverse ways in which they serve and support the local community encouraging all people to Belong, Contribute and Thrive. I sold my businesses in 2015, and since then I have been involved in pioneering and pastoring a local free evangelical church. It is a privilege to serve on both the local board of Black Country YMCA and also the main board of the YMCA of England & Wales.

Jayne has been Chief Executive of Phase Trust for 20 years, growing the organisation from one that focused on grassroots delivery to an organisation with regional impact. Jayne is part of several key strategic forums and steering groups that work on the emotional health, exploitation and neglect agendas. She is also an accredited trainer, delivering training nationally on topics including exploitation and serious youth violence, adolescent neglect, exploitation and child sexual abuse.

I was born and bred in the Black Country and have been a Christian all my life and continue to grow in faith. As an accountant I worked most of my life in the Foundry Industry and latterly in Industrial Property management.  I want to give back to the community I grew up in.  I’m inspired by the work of the YMCA, and I’m particularly interested in the work of the YMCA in helping the homeless.

Having spent many years involved in Christian work with young people I am now starting my second term as a member of the board of trustees at the YMCA BCG. Before joining the board I was actively involved with the First Base charity providing support and sheltered accommodation in Walsall.As a member of Walsall Community Church I also have the privilege of serving on the board of Walsall Street Teams which really does give me an even further insight into the problems young people face at this time.

I have spent over 30 years working in diverse sectors including Local Authority, Education Establishments and the Corporate World with a drive to implement change for those whose voices we seldom here. I began working directly within the Charity Sector in 2009 and find the foundation of Christian principles an excellent way to align my personal Christian faith with impacting people’s lives for the better. It’s a privilege and honor to be part of YMCA BC!

I became CEO at CHADD, (a charitable housing association providing supported housing & community outreach for people in Dudley), in 2015. I have a 23-year career working in social action, housing, health and community services. I believe that Christian based social action has a unique & powerful offer to change people’s lives. Hence why I joined YMCA BC.

I joined West Bromwich YMCA in 2006 having had a career in corporate sales and marketing. I enjoyed 7 great years leading on marketing and fundraising for what became YMCA Black Country Group – including a year working for YMCA England on a national project promoting physical activity.

In 2013, I moved across to lead a Christian charity in Birmingham for 9 years, supporting individuals and working with businesses to offer thought leadership and practical support around wellbeing to their employees.

It was a privilege to have been called by God back to lead YMCA, building on an incredible foundation and working with a superb team, to continue and grow our life changing work.

I am married to Jo, we have three children and one granddaughter. I am proud to play hockey for West Bromwich and enjoy expressing my creativity through baking, painting and photography.

I joined the YMCA Black Country Group in June 2024. Prior to this, I was a solicitor for 13 years, then changed career and qualified as a teacher. I have worked in education for 16 years, holding a number of senior leadership roles in primary schools across the West Midlands.

I am passionate about Early Years education and giving all children the best possible start in life. I’m privileged to be leading YMCA Nursery settings across the Black Country, providing high quality Early Years education and care, to build firm foundations allowing children to flourish.

I am married with 2 grown up children, in my spare time, I enjoy walking, gardening and listening to jazz.

I joined YMCA in 2015 as a Chartered Member MCIPD.  I have over 25 years’ experience in people management from varied sectors such as NHS, charitable and the private sector.

I am passionate about people management, equity, diversity and inclusion so it is a personal pride for me to see people thriving within the organisation and contributing to this great charity. Most importantly, it is inspiring working for the YMCA Black Country Group as it makes a clear, tangible difference to so many people in the diverse communities we serve.

My favourite way to relax outside of work is listening to interesting podcasts , walking and I love travelling to different countries whenever I have the opportunity.

Prior to the YMCA I founded a youth homelessness project in the Wyre Forest, and gained front line experience of working with vulnerable young people who have been made homeless. It was here that my dedication to serving communities was ignited.

I’ve been a part of the YMCA family since 2007 and feel blessed every day to be part of such an amazing organisation. I believe that the work of the YMCA really does have the power to transform lives – and see this evidenced everyday through the dedication and hard work of our staff teams.

Prior to joining YMCA my background has been within the criminal justice, predominantly the Probation service where I have worked as an Assistant Chief Officer of a leading Community Rehabilitation Company based in West Mercia.  Prior to this I had been working for a Christian Housing Charity with a national remit developing programmes and services for ex-offenders across the country and serving as part of their senior leadership team.

It is a privilege now to combine my working experience and my faith filled passion for my local community to work and serve within my home area in the Black Country and impact the lives of the young people in this community.

Steve joined the YMCA in late 2024 after a period of working for a large care charity and undertaking interim assignments in Coventry for the City of Culture, Diocesan Board of Finance and Cathedral. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and after qualifying and working in the commercial sector, has spent the last 20 years in the Charity and not for profit sector.  He has extensive experience in business strategy, maximising cashflow, financial controls and risk management, but his main passion is building effective and motivated teams that focus on longer term sustainability.”    

Outside of work I serve as a committed member of the local church, keeping fit via 5-a-side football, swimming, cycling and walking. I have a heart for the City of Wolverhampton and long to see people come into a living relationship with Jesus – my Saviour and King!

I joined West Bromwich YMCA originally in 1987 as a Welfare Officer (Support Worker) moving with my wife Jenny, two young children and the dog Shep.

Moving to England from Northern Ireland where I volunteered and worked for the Ards YMCA from 1981 as an expression of working out my Christian faith. I then moved to Coventry YMCA in 1991 for my first management post as Housing Manager until 1999 when I became Housing Field Officer with YMCA England. I was drawn back to West Bromwich YMCA in 2005 and saw the formation of YMCA Black Country Group and now lead a great team within the housing services. One of my proudest moments was when I received an award from YMCA England and Wales for my services to the YMCA

For relaxation I enjoy fishing, snooker and photography.

I joined the YMCA in January 2019 and have developed my managerial and leadership skills in various roles within the Nursery department before becoming the Nursery Area Manager.

I have over 15 years of experience working in childcare and have a real passion for supporting all children in their early years’ experience. I truly believe a child’s early education lasts a lifetime and am committed to ensuring that every child gets the best start in life.

In my spare time I spend as much time as I can with my little boy, I like to read and enjoy going to the gym.

I have worked for YMCA BCG (previously West Bromwich & District YMCA) since September 2002.

My main role is organising and supporting the Chief Officers and Board of Trustees, which I have a great rapport with. I must say we have an exceptional staff team and I enjoy the variety of my role – every day is different.

I’m married with 2 grown up children and continue to enjoy playing Netball (yes, it’s outside in all weathers), walking my dog and occasionally running or going to the gym.

I joined the YMCA in November 2003 having worked as a trades person within the building trade amongst other things.

I feel honoured to be part of the Corporate Team as we work tirelessly behind the scenes to deliver a high quality service that  impacts positively to the lives of the people we serve.

During my spare time, I am usually teaching Tae Kwon-Do at my locally run club, I am currently a 5^th Degree Black Belt with The TAGB.

I started working as the Charity Administrator for First Base Walsall in 2011, the charity merged with YMCA Black Country Group in 2013 and I have developed my managerial and leadership skills in various roles within the Programmes team before becoming the Head of Business and Community Development.

Prior to working for the YMCA I had a passion for working with children/young people and leading peer groups in their Christian journey. I still feel incredibly blessed to be working for an organisation where its values reflect that of my own.

Outside of work I love to spend time with my family, and I’m kept incredibly busy by my two daughters. We like to go for walks with our dog, and enjoy baking and crafting together.

I joined West Bromwich & District YMCA back in 2009 as a Marketing & Fundraising Apprentice. I continued working with the Group for 5 years until I left to pursue a career in Graphic Design; after a few years working in various agencies, I eventually had the opportunity to return to YMCA in 2022.

I love working for YMCA; it’s wonderful to be a part of an organisation that has such an impact on so many people. My favourite part of my job is filming case studies and hearing from the people whose lives we’ve touched.

In my spare time, I can be found in my campervan on a hiking trip with my husband and our dog Duke, I’m also a keen runner and enjoy indoor bouldering.

I joined YMCA in 2017 as a CIMA qualified Accountant.

Prior to working here, I gained over 20 years’ experience working as a Management Accountant or other finance role within the charitable housing sector. It is a pleasure to work for the YMCA a wonderful organisation that has a positive impact on so many young lives.

Outside of work I spend time with my beautiful granddaughter and I also bake and decorate celebration cakes.

I have been with the YMCA since 2008 and have a real passion for supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing.

Supporting people through the delivery of early intervention and prevention activities I use my skills and experience to implement, deliver and sustain community programmes that empower people to thrive.

I take time out to relax, reflect and do the things I enjoy, including spending time with family and friends, sports & fitness, walking my dogs, snowboarding and playing the piano.

I joined the YMCA in September 2023, having previously worked for a network of Black Country churches to organise large Christian festivals and inter-church events and to encourage collaboration and togetherness between Christians across the region.

I’m thrilled to be working with YMCA Black Country group to help people both inside and outside of the organisation to understand the Christian ethos that motivates and underpins the work we do and to support all of our staff and service users to truly belong, contribute and thrive.

I am happily married and have two young children. In my spare time I enjoy distance-running, spending time with my family and performing around the country in an ABBA tribute band!