Who we are
North Mymms Youth Project is a local charity. All the adults involved do so in a voluntary capacity.
Our current management committee are shown below.
Joint Chair Americo has lived locally with his family for many years and is passionate about supporting young people and the wider community. His three children have grown up locally and are active in local schools and sports. Professionally, Americo has spent more than 20 years in senior leadership roles across the energy, technology and automotive sectors. As Chair, he is committed to building on the great work of the previous chair and the team and ensuring the Project continues to be a positive and important part of the local community. . |
Joint Chair Nick has lived in and around the area all his life and has strong ties to the local community.His background is in commercial finance with large companies, and he now owns a recruitment and property management business. He is passionate about giving young people opportunities to discover their strengths, build friendships and take on new challenges. His two young children attend local schools and enjoy the Youth Project, so he sees first-hand the difference it makes to local families. . |
Treasurer Ruth is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser and works in London managing risk on large corporate transactions. She has 4 children, 3 of which have benefitted from being involved in the Youth Project in recent years. In rare moments of spare time she enjoys walking, running, cycling and cooking. | Secretary Gill Kelly is our secretary. She has one child in the Project in year 9 |
Safeguarding Katie is our safeguarding officer. She began her journey with NMYP several years ago when she set up and managed the craft activities on Friday evenings. As a mum of 3 now adult boys she has often been a volunteer on weekend camps and on many a wet or muddy adventure over the years. Katie is a retired Primary School Assistant Head and SENDco so has experience in promoting a safe environment for all where everyone has an equal opportunity to participate and enjoy the wide range of activities on offer at the Project. |
Senior Leader James is our senior leader in charge of the programme. He has over 25 years experience as a teacher for children with specific learning difficulties. James loves all outdoor activities and is happiest when up a mountain in the sunshine! |
Health and Safety Officer Muddy is a former Met Police officer with the Territoral Support Group, sergeant with the City of London, environmental crime enforcement manager in various London boroughs and a warrant officer for Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service. He now works in a specialist security role in Central London. He enjoys opera and afternoon tea. | Administrator Emma lives in the village and has 3 children, all of whom have enjoyed (and are still enjoying) the enormous fun and benefits the Youth Project has to offer. |
Administrator Laura lives in the village and has three children, the youngest two of which are members of the Project. |
Any of our committee members can be contacted via the links in our menu.
Charity Trustees
- Iain Simpson - chair of trustees. All three of his children have been members of the Project
- Anne Broe - trustee. All three of her children have been members of the Project
- Mark Johnston - trustee. All three of his children have been members of the Project
- Ben Ennis - trustee. Two of his children are in the project; the third has been in the past.
Parent Helpers, Young Leaders and Assistant Leaders
A large number of parent helpers, young leaders and assistant leaders support the management committee and senior leadership team in running the Project. A typical Friday evening needs over twenty adults present to ensure we keep all of our members safe and happy! All of our regular helpers and leaders are DBS checked.
If you would like to get involved in the Project either helping to look after our members or behind the scenes, we would be delighted to hear from you! Please contact Americo or Nick using the information above.