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Meet The Team

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Chief Executive

Director of Fundraising and Communications

Head of Youth Work & Partnerships

Business & People Manager

FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATION TEAM

Corporate Fundraising Manager

Grants & Trust Manager

Data Impact Manager

Digital Communications Assistant

Digital Comms Apprentice

Digital Comms Apprentice

YOUTH CLUB MANAGERS & COORDINATORS

Youth Work Manager – Juniors

Youth Work Manager – Seniors

Deputy Youth Work Manager

Inclusion Coordinator

Sports Coordinator

Creative Arts Coordinator – Music & Multi-Media

Creative Arts Coordinator – Art & Performing Arts

Volunteer Coordinator

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Senior Finance Manager

Catering Supervisor

Reception & Membership Manager

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ADAM FARRICKER

CEO

Adam, former Head of Youth Strategy and Engagement at Manchester City Council, was appointed CEO of HideOut Youth Zone in January 2019. He has over 20 years of experience in leading and managing youth projects and has a keen interest in bringing communities together in support of young pdeople.  

PATTI HOLMES

Director of Fundraising and Communications

Patti started at HideOut Youth Zone in April 2023, and is responsible for all communications and fundraising activity.  Patti has a lot of experience in this area after working at Salford University for over a decade. This wealth of experience will be vital in the new Salford Youth Zone project, in which Patti will oversee both sites.

KERIN MORRIS

Head of Youth Work & Partnerships

Kerin began her OnSide journey working as a youth worker at Wigan Youth Zone, before moving to Bolton Lads & Girls Club as their Creative Arts Coordinator. For the last 2 years, Kerin has led HideOut’s Senior Club as our Senior Club Coordinator, before being promoted to Deputy Head of Youth Work & Partnerships in December 2022 to now Head of Youth Work & Partnerships.

SOPHIE FRANCIS

Business & People Manager

Sophie has worked at HideOut since it opened in 2020. Sophie started at HideOut in the Reception team managing memberships and the front desk. She then started working in the main office managing all aspects of finance and HR, which leads to her current role as Business & People Manager.

DONNA MURPHY

Catering Supervisor

Donna manages Queen Bee’s café – the café situated in HideOut. Donna ensures all young people have access to a healthy and affordable meal. In 2021, Donna achieved a 5* hygiene rating for HideOut! 

HANNAH BAINES

Corporate Fundraising Manager

Hannah is Empower Youth Zones’ Corporate Fundraising Manager. Hannah is an ambitious fundraiser who is responsible for shaping and delivering our corporate fundraising plan, ensuring we can provide a first class offer and maintain excellent services for young people in Manchester and Salford.

MARTIN DUFFY

Grants & Trusts Manager 

Martin is an experienced bid writer and has experience working for national charities such as Comic Relief, The Kings Fund and NHS Charities Together. Martin is responsible for ensuring income through major grants and trust donations.   

SCOTT MYERS

Data Impact Manager

Scott works across both EMPOWER and Wigan as Data Impact Manager.

Scott leads on data analysis and reporting on the data we hold in our Salesforce CRM, improving both the quality and quantity of monitoring and evaluation processes, driving improvement in data capture through training and upskilling the team, and demonstrating the measurable impact of youth work delivered.

AMY FRYER

Digital Communications Assistant

Amy joined HideOut in 2021 as a Digital Communications Apprentice through The Juice Academy. Since then Amy has developed her skills and confidence, and has since been promoted and offered a full-time contract as our Digital Communications Assistant. 

CERYS BROTHERTON

Digital Comms Apprentice

Cerys  joined HideOut in 2023 as a Digital Communications Apprentice through The Juice Academy. The apprenticeship will involve working at HideOut for 15 months with 20% classroom-based learning which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Cerys has a degree in English Language and has already seen one of her articles get picked up by the media.

JASPER LIDDY

Digital Comms Apprentice

Jasper joined HideOut in 2023 as a Digital Communications Apprentice through The Juice Academy. The apprenticeship will involve working at HideOut for 15 months with 20% classroom-based learning which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Jasper has a degree in Graphic Design and has already created some amazing content for HideOut.

KERRY TAYLOR

Philanthropy Manager 

Kelly previously worked in a hospice charity before moving to HideOut. In her current role, Kelly oversees the relationships with HideOut’s Patrons and supporters.

PAIGE BOUND

Youth Work Manager – Juniors

Paige joined us as HideOut’s Junior Club Manager in February 2024. Paige will be ensuring there is a high-quality, creative, and fun programme in place which focuses on the needs of young people, providing young people with the best possible experiences and opportunities.

TAYLOR LATHAM

Deputy Youth Club Coordinator 

Taylor previously worked at HideOut as a sessional youth worker, whilst also working in PRUs and SEN educational organisations. Taylor was promoted to Deputy Youth Club Coordinator in October 2022 and now leads on Youth Voice at HideOut 

RUPERT HAYWOOD-POPE

Deputy Youth Work Manager

Rupert was previously a Youth Worker at HideOut and has since been promoted to Deputy Youth Work Manager. Rupert will be supporting our Junior and Senior Club Manager as well as running Holiday Club during the half-terms.

SAMMIA AMIR

Inclusion Coordinator

Sammia joined HideOut in July 2024 as the Inclusion Coordinator. Sammia will ensure HideOut’s youth provision is inclusive, supports community cohesion, and provides an environment where members from diverse demographics, ethnic communities and those with additional needs or disabilities feel safe, involved and welcome.

ZOE REID

Sports Coordinator

Zoe manages all sporting activity in HideOut. Zoe is keen to promote the different kind of sports, ensuring all activity is inclusive and accessible.

Eva Richardson

Creative Arts Coordinator – Music & Multi-Media

Eva has worked as a sessional youth worker since HideOut opened in 2020. She is a local music artist. Eva was recently promoted to Creative Arts Coordinator and is responsible for Music and Multi-Media

NATHAN BAGNALL

Junior Youth Club & Holiday Club Coordinator

Nathan oversees both Junior Club sessions and HideOut’s Holiday Club programme which runs each school Holiday. Nathan joined HideOut in 2020 but has worked in other Youth Zones across the OnSide network.  

Kiran Cooke

Creative Arts Coordinator – Art & Performing Arts

Kiran has a background in performing arts and attained a degree at Manchester University. Before being promoted to Creative Arts Coordinator, responsible for Arts and Performing Arts, Kiran had lots of different skills and was part of both the sports and inclusion team

HANAKO ICHII-JONES

Volunteer Coordinator

Since gaining an International Development degree, Hanako has worked within various types of charities across the country. After being a volunteer herself for many years, Hanako hopes to bring a level of understanding and passion to the importance of volunteers, especially to HideOut.

SHARON LEVER

Senior Finance Manager

Sharon is HideOut’s Senior Finance Manager. Sharon will lead on strategic finance and administration, enabling the smooth running of the Youth zone. This is a critical role in HideOut’s mission to provide young people with affordable access to fun and inspiring opportunities.

HANNAH BAINES

Reception & Membership Manager

Ejiro leads the reception team, focused on delivering exceptional service to both members and visitors. She is the primary point of contact, ensuring everyone receives a warm welcome and that inquiries are handled promptly and efficiently.