Meet the Team
Our team are an unbelievable source of information, dedicated to providing a safe space for and helping LGBT+ youth in Dorset. Get to know the people who make Space Youth Project what it is.
If you are interested in joining the team, you can check out our vacancies or contact us.
SYP Volunteers
Our work wouldn't be possible without our amazing volunteers, click below for more information
CEO
Helen is our CEO, tireless in her pursuit of equality and is the driving force behind Space Youth Project. She sources our funding, manages our resources and most importantly she inspires us.
Helen W -
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Operational Manager
helend@spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Helen originally got involved with Space as a volunteer fundraiser but has since joined us as an Operations Manager.
Helen D -
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Youth Worker in Charge /
One to One Worker
charity@spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Charity is the Youth Worker in Charge of our Bridport group as well as our one to one worker who helps our young people reach their goals. She joined us in 2014 in order to use her knowledge and experience to help others.
Charity -
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Youth Worker in Charge
07932 439000
Jane is our Youth Worker in Charge for Dorchester and Weymouth. She believes young people should have a safe place where they can explore their sexuality and identity.
Jane -
she/her
Youth Worker in Charge /
One to One Worker
07584 096444
kirsty@spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Kirsty is the Youth Worker in Charge for our Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole groups, using her years of experience in working with young people. She also works with our young people to help engage them in shaping every aspect of the services we deliver.
Kirsty -
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Social Media Creator & Admin
Having started from NCS's UKYoS program, Sunny is keen to use her skills on our social media platforms to raise awareness of Space to the LGBT+ young people in Dorset.
Sunny -
she/her
Volunteer Social Media Assistant
Abi is our wonderful Social Media assistant, she volunteers her time to make sure all our online accounts stay updated and that our organisation can run smoothly in the online world.
Abi T -
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Training & Education Volunteer
Mel is our training and education volunteer. She delivers training for teachers on inclusive schools and age-appropriate workshops for young people on diverse families, gender and sexuality. You can find out more about the workshops Mel delivers here and how to contact her!
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Mel -
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Volunteer Admin Support
Kirsty has been volunteering in the Space office since 2008. She loves that Space is accessible, open-minded and inclusive.
Kirsty -
she/her
Volunteer Admin Support
Max volunteers weekly in the Space office, he started off as a member before joining the team.
Max -
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Volunteer Youth Work Assistant
Dylan originally joined Space as a young person but has since taken up a volunteer tole with us.
Dylan -
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Placement Counsellor
"I am passionate about supporting young people to explore their emotions as a path towards freedom of expression, by offering a space that is accepting, validating and non-judgemental, so that they can connect with their true self and live authentically".
Sarah D -
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Volunteer Youth Work Assistant
Kathleen is passionate about LGBTQ+ rights and doing everything she can to make the world a safer and more accepting place. She started volunteering with the team to help spread awareness of the amazing support that Space provides for young people across Dorset.
Kathleen -
she/her
Volunteer Youth Work Assistant
Hi I’m Lia, I’m really happy to have the opportunity to support an organization like Space Youth Project and all the joy young people bring to group
Lia -
she/her
Volunteer Youth Work Assistant
Jodie is working with us at our youth groups and has a big passion for supporting the young people Space work with.
Jodie -
she/her
Volunteer Youth Work Assistant
I wanted to volunteer at Space Youth Project because it offers an environment that is accepting, welcoming and supportive. A place where young people can be themselves with no judgement.
Tasha -
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Volunteer Youth Work Assistant
Ruth volunteers with the Christchurch group to help give young people a safe space to be themselves and meet like minded individuals'.
Ruth -
she/her
Volunteer Youth Work Assistant
Kevin is a volunteer youth work assistant at our Bridport group.
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Kevin -
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Volunteer Youth Work Assistant
"I long for a world where every person can feel safe, included and accepted. I hope that working with Space will be a step towards making this dream a reality."
Nic -
she/her
Volunteer Youth Work Assistant
Zara volunteers at Space Bournemouth, she is passionate for LGBTQI+ rights and has experience as a youth and adult volunteer in previous organisations, she really helps young people pursue happy and fulfilling lives.
Zara -
she/her
Volunteer Youth Work Assistant
"I'm volunteering for space youth project, to make a difference in young people's lives, and support them."
Nat -
she/her
Volunteer Youth Work Assistant
Darren -
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Volunteer Social Media & Admin Support
Giulia -
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Meet the Board
Our board of Trustees is the backbone of Space Youth Project! Some of them have been here since the beginning and others have joined in the last year, all of them helping shape the service that Space provides to our young people. To get in contact with the board, please email trustees@spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Co-Chair & Safeguarding Trustee
trustees@spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Harry helps facilitate our Board of Trustee meetings. Harry works with young people and brings an outside expertise to the table.
Harry -
he/him
Co-Chair of Trustees
trustees@spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Charlee is a Trustee as well as doing some administration work with us. Space is a project that Charlee holds close to her heart, previously volunteering when the project began.
Charlee -
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Trustee
trustees@spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Eli has became a Trustee after leaving his role within Space. He has personally benefited from Space's service and it inspired him to continue working with the LGBT+ community.
Eli -
he/him
Trustee
trustees@spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Maddie is thrilled to be a part of Space Youth Project, where her goal is to contribute in creating a safe and inclusive space for young LGBT+ people.
Maddie C -
she/her
Trustee
trustees@spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Jan was delighted to join the team of trustees. He has worked with many LGBTQIA+ charities around Europe and as an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Lead he brings lots of knowledge to the table.
