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.

  • Zoe

    Zoe is one of our child and adolescent workers. She is an energetic individual dedicated to helping others, and is passionate about fostering community growth. Zoe thrives on seeing people come together to inspire positive change. Zoe is also a trainee therapist committed to helping individuals achieve holistic well-being.

  • 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.

  • El

    Community Developer for Coppins Community hall with a creative mind, local mum with with over 10 years of experience working in care roles focusing on elderly and dementia with a passion for art and lego.

  • Bass

    Bass is our maintenance mentor, he has extensive experience in care work. Previously a maintenance man at an old people care home, and more recently as a support worker in children homes. He offers life skills such as maintenance and woodwork to those young people who may find it harder to do written work.

  • 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.

  • Sandra

    Sandra is a qualified youth worker and Baptist minister. She has spent over 25 years gently exploring spiritually and faith within the community. she has led a broad spectrum of community youth work mainly in the North West of England, including detached work, youth clubs, education and residentials both in the UK and abroad. She is passionate about elevating the next generation of community leaders through the potential of children and young people.

  • Ruby

    Ruby, Child adolescent worker joined us in summer 2019.

    A previous beneficiary she is a passionate advocate for children and young people and the Percy King community. Ruby’s motivation ensures even the most timid of personalities gain the confidence to try new experiences.

  • Layne

    Layne is another home grown adolescent worker. She joined us after a 2 year apprenticeship and Early Years study.

    She left to broaden her horizons in Cambridge and has since returned to join the team again.

  • Jordan

    Jordan attended IV sessions from the age of 7. He has been a well loved child and adolescent worker since he was 18. Now a local father himself, he very much understands the challenges children and young people face in our local area.