Your local faces behind the project.
Hiya! I've been with the White Horse Project since 2017 - dabbling in workshop leading and a few bits behind the scenes too, such as this very website! I live in Leeds after graduating in Music Performance and Production at Leeds Beckett.
Hi! I’m 56, and I have 2 Daughters a 31yr old and 12 year old. I chose to volunteer at WHP simply because I wanted to support Young People in building their self confidence and grow up feeling equipped to navigate life’s ups. I most enjoy seeing the young people who attend enjoy the space provided to simply be themselves and celebrate each other.
Your local faces behind the project.
Hi, I've been involved with The White Horse Project since 2017, cooking tea for youth club in the days of the boiler house, as a Trustee and currently as an employee. I support the team with my background in social work and management. I want to make sure we are a safe, welcoming place for all young people; full of opportunities. Hopefully you will see me popping into sessions 🙂
Zoe is our lead youth worker. She runs all our sessions, making sure things go smoothly. She ensures all young people are included, and volunteers feel valued and supported, day to day. Zoe was an academic for many years, whose focus was on children's rights and participation. She brings her rights-based approach to practice at the White Horse Project, ensuring that young people's voices are heard and that they feel ownership of the Project. Zoe loves art and crafts, music and DIY and brings all of this to her work.
Your local faces behind the project.
Tess Badcock was a teacher for many years, before becoming a full-time weaver. She created her own works and ran workshops for adults and children in education and community settings. Now retired, she enjoys being able to share her experience, creativity and love of life with the young people at the White Horse Project.
Formerly Jill worked as a teacher in an 11–18 High School and she has also worked for many years in church administration. Since moving to the Northwest twenty four years ago she has volunteered in many community projects, delivering activities for all ages and fundraising. As one of the founding trustees for The White Horse Project, she worked for many years with young people each week, and now works in administration and fundraising.
Your local faces behind the project.
Rod is a retired Anglican vicar. He was Team Rector for the Rossendale Team of Anglican Churches, with oversight for nine parishes. He helped transform the church building into a multi-purpose, flexible community space and has considerable experience working with children and young people, community partnerships and local initiatives.
Dave is our music teacher, a freelance musician with a huge variety of experience working with different people over his working life. He has worked as an accompanist, musical director and arranger, with recordings, television, radio work and live concerts throughout Europe and Scandinavia. Dave teaches musical instruments and voice to members and works with our bands.
Your local faces behind the project.
I work as a youth worker with the White Horse Project. I have been working with them for a couple of years. My interests include music, art, crafts and gardening. I also work at the Horse + Bamboo Theatre running craft sessions and teach circus skills workshops for children, young people and families.