Associates and advisors

Dave’s extensive knowledge in labour market policy and welfare reform since 1984 makes him one of the national ‘go to’ people. He led the Centre for Economic & Social Inclusion until its’ merger (2016) to form the Learning & Work Institute. Dave was special adviser to the House of Commons Work and Pensions Select Committee, OECD and continues to shape employment and welfare policy.

A highly respected leader across the private, voluntary and public sector, Fran’s interests are youth policy, inclusion and welfare reform, particularly in her role as Trustee of Gingerbread. Fran was Director at CESI, the pre-eminent research and policy employability and skills experts, instrumental in founding both ERSA (the Employment Related Services Association) and the IEP (Institute of Employability Professionals).

Rachel has been at the forefront of significant national initiatives, from Local Strategic Partnerships, neighbourhood management and large-scale Total Place reviews. She’s designed and delivered training for 1000’s of front-line workers. She’s a Board Member of the Liverpool Domestic Abuse Service.

Karen is leading our sports-related programmes. With a love of yoga and all things wellbeing and a certified Holistic Life Coach, Mind-Body Practitioner, Karen is also Director of More Love Yoga & Meditation, with 20 years expertise producing, managing and programming cultural events nationally and international, and was co-founder of Make Space, working with inspirational guest speakers and leading self-development workshops and retreats.