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Meet our team

Grant Poiner

Chief Executive Officer

Grant Poiner

As Chief Executive Officer I am responsible for all the youth work projects and programmes taking place at BGC Wales, overseeing youth work staff and ensuring that the voice of our dedicated volunteers is heard at various meetings within the sector in Wales.

Barry Guest

Youth Support Worker (New Dragons)

Barry Guest

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Ethan Richards

Youth Support Worker (Curriculum)

Ethan Richards

I am currently working on the International projects here at BGC Wales. It is such an exciting role and I feel privileged to help give young people in Wales international opportunities. Alongside this I look forward to getting to know our BGC Wales network through club visits and delivering youth work sessions.

Kayleigh Cowdery

Youth Worker (PYV)

Kayleigh Cowdery

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Catrin Martinole

Organisational Support Officer

Catrin Martinole

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Jonathan Price

Youth Work Manager

Jonathan Price

Working for BGC Wales has allowed me to provide support an opportunities to a wide variety of young people both locally and internationally. The future of youth work is always changing and developing and I'm very proud to be part of an organisation that embraces that change in order to advocate for the rights and issues that young people face.

Clare Douglas

Senior Youth Worker (New Dragons)

Clare Douglas

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Elise Burgess

Youth Support Worker (Blaenau Gwent)

Elise Burgess

I am really excited to have joined the BGC team. My role is to work in partnership with the BGC and Blaenau Gwent Youth Service to continue to support and provide opportunities for the young people. I’m looking forward to meeting all the clubs and the young people involved with BGC and Blaenau Gwent Youth Service.

Brychan Edwards

Administrative Assistant

Brychan Edwards

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Apple Tang

Organisational Support & Finance Manager

Apple Tang

My role is to manage the finance of the organisation and the operation of the HQ, to provide a standard working environment and adequate resources for staff and our work.

Lin Brackenbury

Senior Youth Worker (New Dragons)

Lin Brackenbury

Senior Youth Work at New Dragons Youth Club in Mold, Flintshire. New Dragons provides a safe and stimulating environment for young people who have speech, language and communication difficulties.

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Andrew McKay

Senior Youth Worker (NPT)

Andrew McKay

I'm delighted to take up this new initiative as a Youth Support Worker in partnership with Neath Port Talbot Council (NPT). I've been active in Youth Work for approx 27 years. I believe I can bring both my Knowledge and Experiences to advance young people. Looking forward to this new opportunity to introduce Young People from the NPT area to the opportunities that the BGC Wales offers.

Jessica Lliteras Bogunovic

Youth Worker (PYV)

Jessica Lliteras Bogunovic

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Gayle Harris

Business Development Manager

Gayle Harris

I joined BGC Wales after working within the youth work sector for 25 years, most recently managing Dr Mz Carmarthen Youth Project. My role is to bring in funding to the organisation and provide support to clubs. I help our affiliated clubs with governance and organisational health checks, information, training, and funding opportunities based on their needs.

Caroline Hunt

Youth Support Worker (New Dragons)

Caroline Hunt

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Dean Wood

Youth Support Worker (NPT)

Dean Wood

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Karynne Wine

Communication Officer

Karynne Wine

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Tara Reddy

Youth Work Manager (PYV)

Tara Reddy

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Kari Morgan

Youth Support Worker (International)

Kari Morgan

I am an International Youth Worker for BGC Wales. I look after our internationally linked and funded projects. BGC Wales has a long history of participating in and delivering a variety of international opportunities and projects. I am also one of the Sector Organising Body representatives for youth work at our international funder Taith. I look forward to contributing to and continuing this work.

Jayne Tanti

Youth Participation Officer

Jayne Tanti

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Keziah Rhoden

Youth Worker (PYV)

Keziah Rhoden

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