ABOUT US
YOUNG HARROW FOUNDATION IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANISATION SUPPORTING THE LOCAL VOLUNTARY SECTOR TO BUILD CAPACITY, INCREASE FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES, AND TO FACILITATE PARTNERSHIP WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY.
Join UsOur Vision
Happier, healthier, safer children and young people with more opportunities to reach their full potential
Our Mission
Better, sustainable, high quality support services for children and young people in Harrow
Our Values
Innovative
Integrity
Inclusive
What is the key support yhf offers our Members and partners
AFFECTING CHANGE IN FIVE AREAS
We’re determined to achieve the greatest impact possible for young people, and our members, through our work. Based on our recent ‘This is Harrow’ report, we’ve set ourselves five ambitious challenges to meet by 2019.
We will increase funding and partnership working across five key areas:-
Mental
Health -
Inequalities
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Physical
Health -
Youth
Violence -
Employment
THE PEOPLE
We have a brilliant team here at YHF. Our staff team of specialists mostly all work on a part time, flexible basis of 1-3 days a week. We also have a great team of Trustee's and Change Champions that continue to invest time to make Young Harrow Foundation achieve it's vision and mission.
Get to know everyone here, and drop us a line if you want to chat.
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Dan Burke
CEO
Dan is an energetic and passionate leader, committed to supporting young people. Dan set up Young Harrow Foundation in 2015, after 15 years leading not for profit organisations including Ignite Trust a well respected youth focused charity in Harrow. Dan has a proven track record of inspiring others in a shared vision. Dan works full time. Say hello at dan.burke@youngharrow.org -
Glenys Tolley
COO
Glenys joined YHF in 2016, having worked in the voluntary sector supporting children and young people for over 30 years. She has extensive experience in charity development and also worked as a charity Director. The importance of a child’s right to play is a topic that Glenys is a passionate advocate for. She also has an interest and commitment to the wider issues and challenges faced by the voluntary sector, especially around equity, recognition and the continuous struggle for funding. Glenys works 3 days a week flexibly throughout the week. Say hello at glenys.tolley@youngharrow.org -
HANNAH COURT
Administrator
Hannah makes sure everything runs smoothly at Young Harrow Foundation – supporting the team with administration. She has a background of working in schools, and is thrilled to be able to combine her administrative prowess with helping the children and young people of Harrow fulfil their potential. Hannah works Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (10am-2pm) say hello at admin@youngharrow.org -
Ceri Morris
Website lead
Ceri joined the team in March 2018. She is passionate about supporting young people and ensuring their voice is heard in conversations affecting their care. After a ten year career in the corporate sector, helping blue chip companies with strategic communications, she’s finally found her home in the voluntary sector. Ceri believes in the importance of collaboration and developing new partnerships in Harrow to support the needs of young people. Ceri is currently working 4 hours a week Monday-Weds. Say hello at ceri.morris@youngharrow.org -
Shaunte Harris
Digital Project Manager
Shaunte is passionate about using technology to deliver successful collaborative projects that help and support young and vulnerable people from all walks of life. She has a background in project management, marketing and digital transformation as well as leading mentoring and personal development training for outreach organisations. Shaunte is ready to co-ordinate, guide the delivery of digital solutions and recommend features to serve our stakeholder needs. Shaunte may well be in contact with you very soon. Alternatively please do feel free to say hello on shaunte.harris@youngharrow.org. Shaunte works on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesdays. Say hello at shaunte.harris@youngharrow.org -
ADEELA KHAN
Fundraising Manager
Adeela joined the team in June 2019 and is excited to work with the member organisations to support their fundraising and development needs. Adeela has worked in a variety of fields and has a background in law, fundraising and project management. Adeela started her career at the Home Office then moved into publishing as a local Harrow magazine editor. Having now worked in the charity sector for Give a Book over the last 6 years, she is a firm believer in the strength of charities working in collaboration and partnership. Adeela works on Wednesdays & Thursdays. Say hello at adeela.khan@youngharrow.org -
CHRIS RICHARDSON-WRIGHT
Fundraising Consultant
Chris is passionate about the role charities and voluntary organisations play in making communities better places to be. He has a background in international development, community fundraising, grant and bid writing, and monitoring and evaluation. Chris has also been a trustee for a community music and arts centre. Having joined Young Harrow Foundation in 2018, he is excited to work with the amazing member organisations to drive funding into the vital services that they provide to local young people. Chris works 1-2 days per week. Say hello at chris@youngharrow.org -
KEISHA NJOKU
Grants Administrator
Keisha joined the team in June 2018 to support with the small grants provision. She has a 7-year career in international and community development within the youth sector in the UK, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. Keisha is a creative person who prides herself on positive action to support the next generation be the best they can be. Keisha works 1.5 days per week. Say hello at keisha.njoku@youngharrow.org -
Surianna Wilkins
Donor care manager
Surianna works on Tuesday & Thursday. Say hello at Suri.wilkins@youngharrow.org -
Mathura Panchadcharasarma
Apprentice
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Roxana Yaghoob,
Apprentice
Funding we have raised for our members
DOWNLOADS
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This is Harrow
Young People's Needs Analysis 2018
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End of year report
YHF End of year accounts 2019-20
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Review of YHF
by Institute for Voluntary Action Research
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YHF's Theory of Change
2019-22
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YHF one page Strategic Plan
2019-22
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Strengthening the VCSE relationship with the Council
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18 Month Youth Voice "Change Champions" Review
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You Said, We did report 2021
Report on the work YHF has carried in response to our Members and Partners annual survey 2020