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 originally got involved with Space as a volunteer fundraiser but has since joined us as an Operations Manager.

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.

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.

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.

Max volunteers weekly in the Space office, he started off as a member before joining the team.

Kirsty has been volunteering in the Space office since 2008. She loves that Space is accessible, open-minded and inclusive.

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.

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.

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Dylan originally joined Space as a young person but has since taken up a volunteer tole with us.

"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".

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.

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

Jodie is working with us at our youth groups and has a big passion for supporting the young people Space work with.

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.

Ruth volunteers with the Christchurch group to help give young people a safe space to be themselves and meet like minded individuals'.

Kevin is a volunteer youth work assistant at our Bridport group.

"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."

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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.

"I'm volunteering for space youth project, to make a difference in young people's lives, and support them."

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" I started out as a young person at Space and am now a young leader to help other young people feel safe and accepted the way I did."