Staff Team
 
 
 
 
From Left to Right: Ryszard Szumski, Fran Singleton, Heather Knight, Fran Taylor,
Chris Harris and Karl Barton
 


Chris Harris

Started working with the then Woodthorpe Forum at the end of 2001 with a very small team of staff and management board members as Finance and Admin Officer.  Chris help set up of systems and accounts with the Team to build up the Finance and Administration and side of the Trust to what it is today, and as the Trust grew so did the job and now has two assistants.  Although Chris’s main role now is Finance Manager of which she deals with many funding streams, she is not shy to supporting the rest of the team in there daily work.

Fran Singleton

Over the past year Fran has worked alongside our finance manager to support the smooth running of the Trusts financial operations. Fran’s previous position’s in both private and voluntary sector have enabled her to become an excellent member of the staff team.

Ryszard Szumski

Joined Woodthorpe Dev Trust in Sept 2004 as a Community development Worker. Previously worked as a Head Chef in the catering industry for 15 years and in the mining industry. Lived on the estate for 23 years and began working for the Trust as a volunteer in the Playgroup before joining the company full time.

Fran Taylor

Fran has been a member of the Trust’s team since February 2009 but is no stranger to the CVS as she has previously worked in this sector for the last 5 years.

Heather Night – Early Years Manager

Heather Knight, Heather has a detailed knowledge of children’s play initiatives, and has worked as an assessor for awarding bodies.  Heather has been contracted to train and manage staff for the local authority, she also manages our child care initiatives employing over 26 staff.

Karen Dineen

Karen joined the Trust in September 09 to work in her new role as Assistant Trust Manager. An updated photo will be seen with Karen in it.

Kay Catling

One of two learning Champions who will be covering the Manor and Wybourn area to support adults with their training needs.  (updated photo to follow)

Staff details
Trust Manager
Karl Barton
karl@woodthorpedt.co.uk

Assistant Manager
Karen Dineen
karen@woodthorpedt.co.uk

Finance & Administration Manager
Chris Harris
chris@woodthorpedt.co.uk  

Childcare services co-ordinator
Heather Knight
heather@woodthorpedt.co.uk

Development Worker
Ryszard Szumski
Ryszard@woodthorpedt.co.uk

Business and Enterprise Development Manager
David Oldroyd
dave@threeconsulting.org

Finance & Administration Officer
Fran Singleton
fran@woodthorpedt.co.uk

Learning Champion
Fran Taylor
Frances.taylor@woodthorpedt.co.uk

Learning Champion
Kay Catling
Kay@woodthorpedt.co.uk

Administration & Communications Officer
Lisa Gordon
lisa@woodthorpedt.co.uk

Get hooked on Life contact details:
adam@gethookedonlife.co.uk  

If you have a general enquiry all staff can be contacted on Tel: 0114 2654165/ 2644002
Fax: 0114 2644526 or enquiries@woodthorpedt.co.uk

Woodthorpe Development Trust
14 Ulley Road
Woodthorpe
Sheffield
S13 8BB