Our Team
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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. She 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.
Sarah is the primary fundraiser for Inclusion Ventures
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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.
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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 and a go to for our families.
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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.
Our Trustees
Alexandra Wolstencroft
Alexandra is an Occupational Therapist whose work is defined by a deep commitment to inclusion, community empowerment, and strength‑based practice. Her professional approach is shaped by a rare blend of clinical expertise, leadership experience, and lived insight. Becoming a mother at 18 and qualifying as a hairdresser at 19 instilled in her a powerful sense of resilience, adaptability, and the importance of supportive networks—values that continue to guide her work with individuals and families. As a parent of three children, including one with complex needs, she brings an authentic understanding of the challenges many families face, and the determination required to navigate them.
Before entering the occupational therapy profession, she spent more than nine years as a Care Manager, supporting people to rebuild confidence, independence, and hope. This experience strengthened her belief that every individual has the capacity to thrive when met with compassion, opportunity, and the right support.
In her role as Chair of Inclusion Ventures, she brings together her clinical training, leadership skills, and lived experience to champion young people and families within the community. She is dedicated to creating environments where young people feel seen, valued, and empowered to shape their own futures. Her work is driven by a steadfast belief in the potential of every young person and the transformative power of community connection.
Ellie N
Ellie is a committed trustee and our treasurer, she joined us in November 2017 soon after completing a 1 year secondment as a Business Connector in Clacton.