As well as our wonderful staff team, the Foyer Federation works closely with expert consultants to design and deliver programmes and training, in collaboration with young people, and with the guidance of our insightful Board of Trustees.

Joel Lewis
Chief Executive
Project manager, designer, self-builder, leader, friend, husband and father... In each life role I am a real mix of creative energy and practical endeavour, seeking to bring people together.

Kate Russell
Head of Programmes and Network
I'm passionate about people, contributing to an equitable society, accessible communication and positive thinking. I’m also a skater, sea swimmer, reader, board game player and accidental killer of houseplants.
Siobhan Cunningham
Head of Development and Partnerships
Building meaningful, impactful relationships is at the core of everything I do. My experience across both the youth and housing sector has highlighted the importance of Advantaged Thinking. When not at work you can mostly find me chasing my two young children around the beach!

Ashraf Hamzah
Head of Learning and Impact
A campaigner and a believer in building people's power to face injustice. A hiker and a stubborn DIYer! Learning and growth are at the heart of everything I do.

Ella Craddock
Programme Manager
With a background in youth work and training, I care passionately about empowering people to develop skills in non-judgmental, supportive spaces. You might also find me cycling, at a gig or singing in the choir I’m a member of.

Isabella Hart
Network and Youth Engagement Manager
In all I do, I shout about what matters; believing in people for who they are not what they've been labelled. With a background in managing young people's supported housing services, I'm committed to placing power in young people's hands. I value fun and never forget to laugh! Outside of work, catch me at a local pub, reading books or blaring music.

Rachel Middleton
Company Secretary and Executive Assistant
I am passionate about helping young people to lead full and rewarding lives. My background is in teaching, youth support, management and governance. I'm a vegetable grower, jam-maker and quizzer. I also love learning other languages.

Alix Dreiling
Communications and Membership Officer
Creative and committed to positively impact on the outcomes for young people, my background is in teaching and the arts. You can find me either outdoors hiking or indoors weaving willow.

Minee Pande
Operations and Projects Assistant
My background is in charity administration and governance. I love working in the charity sector and seeing the positive impact we can make to society. When I’m away from work I enjoy staying active and trying to improve my cooking skills

Colin Falconer
External Consultant and Assessor
I have a background in teaching, developed Advantaged Thinking for Foyer Federation in the 2000s, and established InspireChilli to support asset-based innovations across Europe and Australia (I love travelling).

Lynette Barlow
Strategic Financial Consultant
I'm a charity specialist having worked in the Third Sector for over 30 years. I'm passionate about giving people choices to live their lives how they wish. I've worked with many organisations and alongside young people and am looking forward to helping to support Foyer Federation to do what they do. Outside of work I like being outdoors, walking or gardening or reading – I read a lot!

David Gold
Patron for Advantaged Thinking
Executive Chair of Prospectus, trustee for the charities Glimmer of Hope UK and Make-A-Wish UK, and patron of Greenhouse and SEUK.
Trustees

Alastair Wilson
Chair
Chief Executive of School for Social Entrepreneurs. Co-founder and Board member of Tonic Housing and Board member of Cabrach Trust.

Sabira Kanji
Treasurer
Director of Corporate Services and Finance at SEUK, Fellow Member of CIMA, Executive MBA from Cass Business School.

Andy Ward
Network Trustee
Manager of Young People’s Services at Your Housing Group and passionate supporter of the Foyer model.

Joe Rich
Trustee
Head of Youth Voice at The National Lottery Community Fund. Former Youth Engagement Manager at Clarion Housing Group, and founder of HAYN.

Fiona Lin
Trustee
Background in corporate mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on law and insurance.

Damilaara Adeyemi
Young Trustee
Marketing and Communications Officer at Wipers Youth and graphic/web designer for various charities. Believer in increasing social mobility for young people.

Nathalie Tolmie-Thompson
Young Trustee
Experienced Marketer, Data Analyst and Copywriter, Nathalie brings her unique skills and insights to the Foyer Federation team as a trustee determined to improve outcomes for young people.