WTP people

Our people are key to the success of our organisation, and we value the knowledge, skills and experience they bring. The Working Together Project (WTP) ethos of collaborative and partnership working is embodied by our trustees, staff, volunteers and trainers. We believe that everyone should be able to contribute and have ownership of the organisation – including all of our participating people and organisations.

The staff have regular team days and have as much imput as they want into the development and strategy of The WTP. We don’t just support and develop other people’s teams, as a learning organisation, it is essential that we do the same.

The Working Together Staff team are:

Paul Bramwell – Strategic Development Manager

Twenty years experience in delivering training and education with community and voluntary groups, young people, teachers, youth workers; with post-graduate management students and the general public. Previously involved in setting up community groups and voluntary organisations, and managing a social enterprise.

Skills in management, strategic planning, project planning / management, cross-sector networking and partnership development, negotiation; and financial management.
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Melanie Gregory – Finance Manager

FCCA qualified accountant. Good knowledge of charity project management. Fellow of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (keeps up-to-date with financial and employment issues). Experience in a number of voluntary organisations and in international sales management.
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Elaine Elliott – Administrator

Elaine joined WTP as part-time administrator in January 2008, having previously worked at City College Brighton & Hove as administrator to the Quality team and classroom assistant within Learning Development. Prior to this Elaine had worked in IT systems development for 9 years before spending 5 years as a full-time parent. Elaine grew up in Northern Ireland and is a graduate of Queen’s University Belfast. She has since attended many personal development and work-related courses and has completed PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) training in order to develop her knowledge in adult education.

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Stella Peyerl – Administration Worker

Has ten years experience of volunteering, fundraising and campaigning. Administrative background in special needs schools in Brighton and hospitals in Kent. Helps run a travelling gallery and art workshop space across the South of England. Recently joined the Working Together Project and now leads admin for West Sussex and Neighbourhoods.

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James Forward – Administration Worker

Recently completed a BA Hons Degree in History from the University of Sussex. Prior to working for WTP James has volunteered in a museum, an archive and at music festivals, and has been employed in retail, catering and the pub trade. Leading admin for Brighton & Hove and Take Part.
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Jenny Moore – Volunteer

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Louise Stone – Operational Development Manager

After over ten years of being on the WTP management team, Louise has now left to take up a new job.

Rona Parsons and Emily Ballantyne – Development Workers

Have also left   Thanks for all your fantastic work.

The Trustees

The board of trustees have a wide selection of experience across all sectors and therefore have a range of networks that WTP can utilise. Combined key skills include strategic management, project / event management, accountancy, human resources, health and safety, training and social enterprise development. This comprehensive set of skills and experience, provides strategic direction, advice and support to the staff team.

Our trustees are:

Harriet Gill

Works for Brighton & Hove City Council in the European team and has worked as a fundraiser at Impact Initiates. Experience in all aspects of event organisation, especially project planning and implementation, budgeting and financial planning, fundraising, networking and partnership working. A trained TEFL teacher and has a wide knowledge of education (UK and abroad).

Kate McPhee

Formerly a Business Manager at Amex, has a background in human resources and performance management, health and safety at work and financial management and administration. Currently works at Business Community Partnership, and has a qualification in voluntary and community sector management and is involved in workforce development within her current role.

Phil Dennis

Worked for Grace Eyre Foundation managing 26 permanent staff, 13 session and relief staff and 13 volunteers, managed line managers, also had strategic responsibility for two day services. Also worked for Brighton and Hove City Council, East Sussex and West Sussex County Councils and the Health and Safety Executive. Experience of project management and set up and implemented time-limited projects. Currently the company secretary for a local community arts organisation.

Kara Ward

Worked for NACRO delivering training and IAG for young people and people on probation orders. Has skills in skills for life training delivery, contract management, project planning and management and management of a training Centre.

Carol Byard

Active member of a variety of community groups in Brighton. Committee member of Guinness Trust. Has a degree in Community Development. Experience in bookkeeping and financial management; staff recruitment and personnel issues, and the issues facing disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

Tracey Tohill

Works for Creating Futures and has for the last 10 years managed their contract to deliver education to employment contracts within the probation service. Experience of contract management, managing staff, project planning and management, policy work and financial planning and management. Spent a year seconded to the Home Office as an advisor.

Claire Witz

Contract Manager for East Sussex County Council. Currently manages 14-19 contracts but previously specialised in overseeing contracting with the third sector. Experience of financial management, project development, tender writing and partnership development

Arran Evans

As Director of Sussex Interpreting Service Aaron has developed skills and experience in managing staff, financial management, social enterprise development, an understanding of issues facing refugees and asylum seekers, fundraising and HR.