Contact us
For all enquiries, please contact the main office or email the relevant member of staff.
Main Office
Essex Boys and Girls Clubs
Harway House
Rectory Lane
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1RQ
Tel: 01245 264783
North OfficeEssex Boys and Girls Clubs Staffed only on certain days - please call ahead. Tel: 07927 886 478 |
South Office, serving East LondonEssex Boys and Girls Clubs Staffed only on certain days - please call ahead. Tel: 01708 256708 |
Staff Profiles
Martin Solder
I have been County Director of EBGC for almost 20 years. I oversee the running of EBGC and decide the direction that we are heading in with regard to all aspects of our delivery. I have responsibility for Stubbers and linking with external organisations such as the County Council and ECVYS.
I am inspired by
The Cairngorms in winter and feats of endurance!!
David Hassard
Hi, I'm David and I manage the Activities and Delivery team at EBGC. My role is to make sure that the young people we work with have the opportunity to take part in a diverse programme of sports, outdoor activities, training, projects and expeditions. When I’m not running around with EBGC I like to spend time with my family and friends, and be in the great outdoors.
I am inspired by
Mountains, Crunchy Nut Cornflakes (everyday) and the mighty, mighty Arsenal.
Click here to email me about our activity program
Juliet Townsend
I joined Essex Boys and Girls Clubs in May 2011, after almost ten years working in London at Big Fish. I have been getting to grips with the huge range of activities the charity runs, the growing numbers of clubs we support, the brilliant young people we provide opportunities for and the amazing volunteers who make it all possible.
I'm here to manage our fundraising and communications, to find new ways of doing things in this difficult funding climate. Sue and I encourage all our clubs to contact us for help with funding questions - whether you need a bit of new equipment or a major refurbishment - so we can help you find the funds to apply to. I'm also the voice behind our tweets and many of our Facebook updates.
I am inspired by
The Great Outdoors, club volunteers who give up their time to work with other people's children, young people who go for it, all the opportunities out there, Sue Pell's cakes, my two dogs and my husband.
Click here to email me about fundraising, volunteering and corporate sponsorship
Sue Pell
After seven years co-ordinating the Respect Project I was given the opportunity to take on the Fundraising Role. Knowing what could be achieved through the Project and all the good things that EBGC can offer to young people makes the job easy in theory! However, it is not always that simple to convince people they should support us financially, but that is the challenge that I am undertaking! Hopefully with some success – time will tell!
I am inspired by
I am inspired by hearing of the ongoing achievements of the young people who I have met through the Respect Project . Young people have such potential!
Click here to email me about fundraising
or to book the High Row centre or one of our minibuses
Charlie Douglas-Hughes
I am responsible for organising and administering the core events in the Essex Boys and Girls Clubs County Activity Programme. I work closely with the delivery team to ensure maximum participation and to coordinate the allocation of resources to ensure the efficacy of the activities we provide.
I am inspired by
Paul Collingwood, specifically achieving success primarily through mental fortitude rather than ability or talent. .
Steve Hutson
Hi I'm Steve I work with the Respect Project side of the EBGC during the winter, spending time with groups at High Row, in the Lake District and delivering life skills sessions to the Young People on the projects. My summer is spent based at Stubbers Adventure Centre where I run the off site activity days like Canoeing, Sandstone Exploration and Sailing that your club can come along and try.
I am inspired by
Endurance sports people like Dame Ellen MacArthur.
Keith Cranmer
I am currently running our Respect Project which has been successfully run for a number of years and is aimed at young people in Year 9 who are beginning to disengage from school for various reasons such as difficulties with peer pressue, authority, low self esteem and lack of confidence.
The Project is a 4-month programme divided into outdoor activity days, evening sessions developing life skills, a week-long residential experience of outdoor adventurous activities in the Lake District followed by a celebration Presentation Evening.
The potential outcomes from the project can be life changing for the young people.
I am inspired by
Young people achieving more than they ever thought possible.
Jamie Drummond
Hi I’m Jamie, I have been working for Essex Boys and Girls Clubs since September 2005. I started as a trainee and built up my experience and I was then given the opportunity to run the South Region Activity Program. Since March 2011 I have been the Club Support Worker for the Jack Petchey Foundation Club Support Scheme. I have always been interested in youth work, joining my first club at the age of 8 and have worked my way up through being a volunteer and a club leader to where I am now.
I am inspired by
It is great to see the young people I work with through the Club Development Project and our Young Leader Training program achieve things they never thought possible.
Click here to email me about the Club Support Scheme or Young Leader training
Dave Shelton
Since joining in 2007 – I have had many different roles. Today you will see me organising the two Annual Classic Golf Days and assisting Juliet with Jailbreak.
I also look after the CRB processes and majority of the office paperwork. So if you are unsure on anything please call. I enjoy my visits to clubs and look forward to seeing many of you over the coming months either at your club or at one of our events.
I am inspired by
Those young people who try something new.
Click here to email me about our fundraising events, CRB checks and Duke of Edinburgh programme.
Afsheen Panjalizadeh
I am the Amateur Boxing Association's Boxing Development Officer for Essex and look to increase participation, increase sustainability and provide and opportunity to excel within the sport. I have been involved with boxing from 11 years old representing Western Counties and winning the silver medal at the British University championships for Brighton University. I have now decided to work on the less painful side of the ropes to help develop boxing in Essex.
I am inspired by
Muhammad Ali and also my sister and the saying: Do it now, today will be yesterday, tomorrow.
Click here to email me about boxing or follow @Af_Essex_Boxing on Twitter
Elliott Levy
Hi, I work for EBGC as a Community Rugby League Coach (CRC). My role with EBGC is to actively increase the participation and raise awareness of Rugby League in Essex. This will be achieved by myself coaching in schools all over Essex from grass roots to University level.
I am inspired by
Nothing inspires me more than seeing the development of one of the young people I work with.
Click here to email me about rugby
Gerry Smith
I am responsible for managing our Club Servicing, including helping new clubs to set up.
I am inspired by
People of all ages and backgrounds who stand up for and promote what they really and passionately believe in.
Click here to email me about setting up a new club
Brian Court
I have been employed by EBGC as a Club Servicing Officer for fifteen years, man and boy. I call on clubs in the North of the County to ensure that our events and services are meeting the needs of club leaders and members.
If you would like to include Air Rifle Shooting or Archery in your programme then give the office a call on 01245 264783 and I will organise an event for you. Look out for me at our annual Air Rifle shooting competition and other events.
I am inspired by
Young people willing to try a new activity and achieving unexpected success.
Richard Bonnington
Hi I’m Richard, I work the Club Servicing Officer for South West Essex and do the Fit for Action. I also attend many County, Regional and National events, which I hope that many of you encourage your young people to take part in.
I look forward to seeing you at a club or event soon.
I am inspired by
Seeing our young people do well at regional and national events.
Susan Hughes
Hi I'm Susan and I look after the High Row Centre up in the Lake District as well as being an outdoor instructor. My passions are Hillwalking and Climbing and I look forward to meeting you when your clubs ventures up north!
I am inspired by
The beauty of the Lake District.
Email Sue Pell at the Chelmsford office to book the High Row Centre
Ryan Keen
Hi I’m Ryan, I started working for the Essex Boys and Girls Clubs in September 2011 as an office apprentice. I have been a member of Loughton Youth Project (one of our affiliated clubs) for the past 3 years. Whilst at EBGC I would like to see how many different clubs run, and I would like to support young people through their development at their clubs. I have been working alongside Jamie on the Jack Petchey Club Support Scheme.
I am inspired by
Seeing young people develop and gain new skills through completing different courses and sessions, such as young leader training, Level 2 qualifications from the YMCA George Williams college & even seeing young people take on the responsibilities of running their youth clubs!
Email Ryan about the Club Support Scheme and the Youth Committee
