Meet the team.
We have a strong, passionate and knowledgable team at The Kendleshire Kids Foundation. Here’s how they got to where they are today…
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CEO
Dawn began her career in accountancy covering many roles in both small companies and large industries. She worked in sales and marketing and the hospitality industry in front office management.
GOLF COACH
Turned professional off a handicap of +2 and played for England as a junior. Played as a professional, on tour, where I was really fortunate to travel to different countries. Have been a golf coach since 2003.
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Youth mentoring and engagement, toxic stress and trauma specialists. As a training provider, consultant and deliverer, with expertise in youth mentoring, adverse childhood experiences, trauma informed and responsive approaches, youth engagement etc.
GOLF COACH
Tom began playing golf at the age of 13 years old. A PGA pro since 1997, Tom learnt the game in the unheralded golfing mecca of Scunthorpe where a plethora of quality course's and north sea winds developed a game based around shotmaking.
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT LEAD
Worked in retail for 2 years Completed a sports coaching apprenticeship with Future Stars where I gained a Level 3 DPESS qualification, whilst learning on the job in schools. The qualification means I am able to coach a huge number of sports.
TRUSTEE
Currently Justin is the Co-Founder & COO @ Alliance of Sport in Criminal Justice CIO (AoS), he oversees the operations of the ever growing AoS Community, collectively utilising Sport/Activity for Development (Sport for Good) to increase physical, mental, social well-being and generate proactive and prosocial citizens.
TRUSTEE & SAFEGUARDING LEAD; DIRECTOR OF GOLF AT THE KENDLESHIRE
Educated at Loughborough University - BA Hons. Played golf from junior age to the current time. Managing Director of The Kendleshire Golf Club for the past 18 years. Huge desire to see people of every age and back ground playing golf. Very committed to the development of junior golf at The Kendleshire. Inspired by the work at The Park centre in Knowle to offer golf to youngsters in the local area who might never have thought of it as a sport for them
TRUSTEE
Gary has worked for Rolls Royce for 40 years. He started as an apprentice tool maker, gaining a HND in mechanical engineering. He has worked in purchasing for 10 years; 5 years as a supply chain manager; 3 years as an engine planner; 2 years managing helicopter programmes engine build and spares; 5 years managing the Bristol Stores of circa 100 people; 5 years on the F136 programme.
TRUSTEE
With a career in marketing spanning in excess of 30 years, Heather has experience of working in a blue-chip Corporation through to a small business environment.
During her time with Microsoft Corporation, Heather was responsible for leading a team of European based event personnel to deliver multi-million dollar, self-funded event programmes.