Our Team

  • Sarah

    Sarah is our Project Director. With extensive experience working with children and young people of all ages since 1994. Sarah is experienced in working in a variety of settings such as preschools, senior schools and charities that support children with special needs and emotional needs. Sarah has also gained 6 years experience at the local youth offending team before joining Inclusion Ventures. Sarah is a qualified child and adolescent counsellor and yoga teacher.

  • Demi

    Demi is our financial co-Ordinator/Administrator. One of our home grown staff, she was a familiar face for our families. She is an avid bookworm and natural organiser. Her cheerful personality is the first to greet you when you walk in the office and a staple to the office.

  • Claire

    We were thrilled that Claire joined the IV team after a care home role where she gained extensive experience in mental health, dementia and learning difficulties. Originally an IV youth worker for 6 years she is now our team leader. She has now taken the position of Team Leader.

  • Con

    Con is our Bike Kitchen volunteer. He runs both Clacton and Jaywick kitchens every week without fail, whatever the weather. A keen cyclist himself, he is passionate about enabling children to be independent and learn skills in order to maintain their own bikes. He also leads the Trishaw Project.

  • James

    James is our dedicated Bike Kitchen volunteer. His love of cycling and then fixing began at 3 years of age. As an adult he ran his own garage, and enjoyed racing cars.

  • Rosie

    Rosie-Roella Kevlin is a powerhouse of creativity and community impact. From her early days as a ballet dancer to her role as Artistic Coordinator at Colchester Arts Centre, she has always championed connection through art and culture. With a rich history of managing venues like Jaywick Martello Tower and coordinating Essex Pedal Power, Rosie-Roella is now proud to serve as Development Lead for Inclusion Ventures. She’s also thrilled to be stepping into the role of Park Play Lead, bringing her vibrant energy to inspire play, inclusion, and togetherness.