Emma joined FOCUS in the summer of 2021 as a volunteer, hoping to gain some experience of working with young people. At the time, she was studying her Undergraduate Degree in Child and Youth Studies at the University of Derby. Emma went on to undertake her final year university placement with FOCUS, in which she helped on a range of different projects.
Jerusha (also called Ru) joined FOCUS as a volunteer in September 2019, editing and putting together our newsletter. In April 2021, she became part of our staff team, maintaining our social media, website and more. She brings her experience as a writer, editor and designer to help improve the ways in which we keep in touch with our supporters, partners and audience.
Hasina joined FOCUS in January 2020, volunteering on the START programme. In June that year became part of the FOCUS staff team.
Amie is a proactive Finance Professional with over fifteen years of progressive Financial Management experience. She has a range of previous youth and volunteering experience. Amie has acted as a school governor, and taught karate to adults and young people. She enjoyed seeing young people that she taught grow in confidence. Amie has also played…
David Foley is an experienced risk management professional, with over 23 years of experience of working across public, not-for-profit and corporate sectors. David specialises in the implementation of fraud risk programs, governance and control systems, and the investigation of both crime and internal misconduct matters. He has worked with executive boards and operational management across…
Andrew Harris joined FOCUS in June 202, blown away by the great work the charity does for Leicester’s young people. He is a passionate champion of giving young people the best chances in life. An experienced Trustee for other organisations, Andrew has various experiences with children’s social care, young people’s voluntary organisations and the education…
Aleena is a Chartered HR Professional with sixteen years of progressive experience across various sectors. In May 2018 she set up her own HR Company, ‘Affinity HRM Ltd’, where she offers tailored HR operational and strategical support to businesses. She specialises in all employee issues, contracts, polices & procedures, staff handbooks, employment law, disciplinary, TUPE…
For over 25 years, I have seen the life-changing outcomes that FOCUS achieves with young people. My initial involvement was as a project volunteer and what inspired me to stay involved was the lasting impact that our projects had with young people. Our projects connect with people in a powerful way, teaching them about themselves,…
Mo joined FOCUS in 2017 as Office Coordinator, with responsibility for financial management, payroll and office administration. Prior to joining the team, Mo spent 15 years as Finance Officer at the Contact Project in St Matthews, having also worked in voluntary and paid roles within the voluntary sector as an IT Tutor for mental health organisations.
Luke joined the FOCUS staff team in August 2017 after graduating from De Montfort University with a BA Hons in Youth and Community Development. He had already completed two student placements at FOCUS before joining the team as Leicestival’s Project Assistant, but since then has now progressed to managing his first project called START.