Meet The Team

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Chief Executive

Head of Youth Work & Partnerships

Director of Fundraising and Communications

Business Administration Manager

Deputy Head of Youth Work & Partnerships

FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATION TEAM

Philanthropy Manager

Grants & Trust Manager

Communications Manager

Digital Communications Assistant

YOUTH CLUB COORDINATORS

Junior & Holiday Club Coordinator

Senior Youth Club Coordinator

Sports Coordinator

Employability & Enterprise Coordinator

OPERATORS

Catering Supervisor

Building & Facilities Manager

Finance & Administration Assistant

Finance & Administration Assistant

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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.  

JOE AMOS

Head of Youth Work & Partnership

Joe has worked in youth work for over 25 years across the city-region and has vast experience in project planning, dedicated outreach and hands on youth work. Joe will heading the move over to Salford once the project begins.  

PATTI HOLMES

Director of Fundraising and Communications

Patti.Homles@hideoutyouthzone.org

LYNNE REDMOND (currently on maternity)

Business Administration Manager

Lynne has over 15 years’ experience working with charities, including Bolton Lads & Girls Club and other young person focused charities. Lynne started out as a fundraiser in her previous jobs, but manages HideOut’s HR, Finance, Operations and Reception team.  

KERIN MORRIS

Deputy 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 her current role in December 2022. 

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.

MARTIN DUFFY

Grants & Trusts Manager 

Martin is an experienced bid writer and has experience working for national charities such as BBC Children in Need. Martin is responsible for ensuring income through major grants and trust donations.   

FEE LYSSEJKO

Communication Manager

Fee began her Comms career working for Greater Manchester Combined Authority, where she supported the Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority. Fee is responsible for the development, promotion and guardianship of the HideOut brand.  

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. 

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.  

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 

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.

LAURA DAWSON

Employability & Enterprise Coordinator

Laura leads HideOut’s Employability & Enterprise programme. Laura supports young people in thinking about their future, and is keen to partner with more of Manchester’s businesses to provide opportunities for young people to experience the world  

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! 

PAUL OGDEN

Buildings & Facilities Manager

Paul looks after the Youth Zone building and ensures the safety of young people, staff and visitors to the HideOut. Paul previously worked at Manchester Met University before moving to HideOut in 2022.  

SOPHIE FRANCIS

Finance & Admin Assistant

Sophie has worked at HideOut since it opened in 2020. Sophie started at HideOut k in the Reception team managing memberships and the front desk. However, she now works in the main office managing all aspects of finance and HR. 

KATY BOSTOCK

Finance & Administration Assistant

Katy.Bostock@hideoutyouthzone.org