Who we are
Our Ethos and Values
We transform young people’s lives, with God’s love, through sport and support. We do this through values-driven physical education, street dance, mentoring, chaplaincy in schools and community KICK Academies.
KICK is proud of its Christian identity and is equally proud that its services are delivered unconditionally to those of all faiths and none.
Our Values
Our values are key to the way each staff member and volunteer works and are at the core of who we are as a team. We aim to transform the workings in people’s lives by staying true to these values:
Aspirational on behalf of our young people, being ambitious for their progress and in our desire to reach more young people.
Compassionate towards our young people, showing humbleness, being inclusive and making our approach flexible to suit their needs.
Excellent in our performance, innovating with continuous improvement in order to see best outcomes for our young people
Intentional in our interactions with young people, schools, churches, partners, funders and one another to look to build a family together at KICK
Integral in our decision making, in our relationships with each other and in our partnerships
KICK is proud of its Christian identity and is equally proud that its services are delivered unconditionally to those of all faiths and none.
OUR SAFEGUARDING POLICY
KICK has a duty under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children by: providing a safe learning environment, making appropriate referrals to children’s social care where children are in need or at risk of harm, and working with local authorities in taking action to safeguard children missing from education.
These duties are set out in the statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The safeguarding point of contact at KICK is Jonny Wright who can be contacted via email – johnwright@kick.org.uk
The following policies have been developed to support our KICK staff to safeguard children: Download KICK Safeguarding Policy
Our Ethos and Values
We transform young people’s lives, with God’s love, through sport and support. We do this through values-driven physical education, street dance, mentoring, chaplaincy in schools and community KICK Academies.
KICK is proud of its Christian identity and is equally proud that its services are delivered unconditionally to those of all faiths and none.
Our Values
Our values are key to the way each staff member and volunteer works and are at the core of who we are as a team. We aim to transform the workings in people’s lives by staying true to these values:
Aspirational on behalf of our young people, being ambitious for their progress and in our desire to reach more young people.
Compassionate towards our young people, showing humbleness, being inclusive and making our approach flexible to suit their needs.
Excellent in our performance, innovating with continuous improvement in order to see best outcomes for our young people
Intentional in our interactions with young people, schools, churches, partners, funders and one another to look to build a family together at KICK
Integral in our decision making, in our relationships with each other and in our partnerships
KICK is proud of its Christian identity and is equally proud that its services are delivered unconditionally to those of all faiths and none.
OUR SAFEGUARDING POLICY
KICK has a duty under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children by: providing a safe learning environment, making appropriate referrals to children’s social care where children are in need or at risk of harm, and working with local authorities in taking action to safeguard children missing from education.
These duties are set out in the statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The safeguarding point of contact at KICK is Jonny Wright who can be contacted via email – johnwright@kick.org.uk
The following policies have been developed to support our KICK staff to safeguard children: Download KICK Safeguarding Policy
Our Ethos and Values
KICK is proud of its Christian identity and is equally proud that its services are delivered unconditionally to those of all faiths and none.
Our Values
Our values are key to the way each staff member and volunteer works and are at the core of who we are as a team. We aim to transform the workings in people’s lives by staying true to these values:
- Aspirational on behalf of our young people, being ambitious for their progress and in our desire to reach more young people
- Compassionate towards our young people, showing humbleness, being inclusive and making our approach flexible to suit their needs
- Excellent in our performance, innovating with continuous improvement in order to see best outcomes for our young people
- Intentional in our interactions with young people, schools, churches, partners, funders and one another to look to build a family together at KICK
- Integral in our decision making, in our relationships with each other and in our partnerships
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OUR SAFEGUARDING POLICY
KICK has a duty under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children by: providing a safe learning environment, making appropriate referrals to children’s social care where children are in need or at risk of harm, and working with local authorities in taking action to safeguard children missing from education.
These duties are set out in the statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The safeguarding point of contact at KICK is Jonny Wright who can be contacted via email – johnwright@kick.org.uk
The following policies have been developed to support our KICK staff to safeguard children: Download KICK Safeguarding Policy
Staff and Trustees
Senior Staff
![Joe Lowther](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Joe-Lowther-1.jpg)
Joe Lowther
CEO
![John Wright](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/John-Wright.jpg)
John Wright
Executive Team - Director of Quality
![Andrew Martin](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Andrew-Martin-Operations-Director.jpg)
Andrew Martin
Executive Team - Director
![Chris Weir](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Chris-Weir.jpg)
Chris Weir
Finance and Fundraising Director
![Becci Lee](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Becci-Lee.jpg)
Becci Lee
HR Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO
![Adam Charlton](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Adam-Charlton-Branch-Manager-in-the-North-East.jpg)
Adam Charlton
Branch Manager in the North East
![Andy Dutton](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Andrew-Dutton-Quality-Manager.jpg)
Andy Dutton
Quality Manager
![Alastair Park](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ally-Park1.jpg)
Alastair Park
Quality Lead
![Beth Veenendaal](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Beth-Veenendal.jpg)
Beth Veenendaal
Relationship Manager and Talent Aquisition
![Gordon Campbell](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Gordon-Campbell.jpg)
Gordon Campbell
Regional Development Manager
![Isabelle De Reis](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Isabelle-Dos-Reis-Finance-Officer-.jpg)
Isabelle De Reis
Finance Officer
![Maggie Chrysanthou](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Maggie-1-1.jpg)
Maggie Chrysanthou
Communications and Project Manager
![Rachel Hollings](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Rachel-Hollings-Quality-Manager.jpg)
Rachel Hollings
Quality Manager
![Rachel Nash](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rachel-Nash.jpg)
Rachel Nash
Branch Manager for North of England
![Randy Ashie](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Randy-Ashie.jpg)
Randy Ashie
Relationship Manager
![Simon Gee](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Simon-Gee-Profile.jpg)
Simon Gee
Staff Chaplain and KICK Academies
![Simon James](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Simon-James-1.jpg)
Simon James
Head of Department - Quality
Kick Coaches and Mentors
![Adam Smith](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Adam-Smith.jpg)
Adam Smith
KICK Coach
![Adena Davis](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Adena-Davis.jpg)
Adena Davis
KICK Coach
![Alex McLean](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Alex-McClean.jpg)
Alex McLean
Senior Coach
![Alex Shoderu](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Alex-Shoderu-1.jpg)
Alex Shoderu
Senior Coach
![Amber Perry](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Amber-Perry.jpg)
Amber Perry
Dance Coach
![Amin Mohammed](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/profile.jpg)
Amin Mohammed
KICK Coach
![Andrew Sedman](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/profile.jpg)
Andrew Sedman
Coach and Mentor
![Andy Gray](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Andy-Gray.jpg)
Andy Gray
Senior Coach
![Antony Willans](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/new-26-copy.jpg)
Antony Willans
KICK Coach
![Beth Hawksworth](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Beth-Hawksworth.jpg)
Beth Hawksworth
Sports Coach and Mentor
![Caleb Meier](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Caleb-Meier.jpg)
Caleb Meier
KICK Coach
![Connor Barry](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Connor-Barry-KICK-Coach.jpg)
Connor Barry
KICK Coach
![Courtney Glead](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Courtney-Gilead.jpg)
Courtney Glead
KICK Coach
![Dan Buckler](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Dan-Buckler-KICK-Coach.jpg)
Dan Buckler
KICK Coach
![Daniel Cotton](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Daniel-Cotton-1.jpg)
Daniel Cotton
Sports Coach and Mentor
![Daniel Garratt](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dan-Garratt.jpg)
Daniel Garratt
KICK Coach
![Daniel Mcavoy](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Daniel-Mcavoy.jpg)
Daniel Mcavoy
KICK Coach
![Dominic Benn](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dom-Benn.jpg)
Dominic Benn
KICK Coach
![Duane Anderson](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dwane-Anderson.jpg)
Duane Anderson
Mentor
![Elizabeth Chapman](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/profile.jpg)
Elizabeth Chapman
KICK Coach
![Ellie Kemp](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ellie-Kemp.jpg)
Ellie Kemp
KICK Coach
![Emma Lines](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Emma-Lines-KICK-Coach-and-Mentor.jpg)
Emma Lines
KICK Coach and Mentor
![Goda Frost](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Goda-Frost.jpg)
Goda Frost
Mentor
![Hannah Gerrard](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hannah-Gerrard.jpg)
Hannah Gerrard
KICK Coach
![Heather Scholer](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Heather-Scholer-.jpg)
Heather Scholer
KICK Coach
![Jack Newman](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Jack-Newman-KICK-Coach.jpg)
Jack Newman
Coach
![James Pascoe](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/James-Pascoe.jpg)
James Pascoe
KICK Coach
![James Wilde](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/profile.jpg)
James Wilde
KICK Coach
![Jason Alaran](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jason-Alaran.jpg)
Jason Alaran
KICK Coach
![Jessica Hernandez](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jessica-Hernandez.jpg)
Jessica Hernandez
KICK Coach
![Joe Farley](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Joe-Farley-School-Chaplain.jpg)
Joe Farley
Senior Coach
![Joe Mallett](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Joe-Mallett-Sports-Coach-and-Mentor.jpg)
Joe Mallett
Sports Coach
![Johnny Byamungu](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Johnny-Byanungu.jpg)
Johnny Byamungu
KICK Intern
![Jordan Lee Chambers](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jordan-Lee-Chambers.jpg)
Jordan Lee Chambers
KICK Coach
![Joshua Newton](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Josh-Newton.jpg)
Joshua Newton
Chaplain
![Kerry Pain](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Kerry-Pain.jpg)
Kerry Pain
KICK Coach
![Leanne Henlon](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Leanne-Henlon.jpg)
Leanne Henlon
Mentor
![Louise Corless](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Louise-Corless.jpg)
Louise Corless
HR Assistant
![Mark Holden](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mark-Holden.jpg)
Mark Holden
KICK Coach
![Marvin Thompson](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Marvin-Thompson-KICK-Coach-and-Mentor.jpg)
Marvin Thompson
KICK Coach and Mentor
![Matthew Evans](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Matt-Evans-.jpg)
Matthew Evans
KICK Coach
![Matt Rogers](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Matt-Rogers-Senior-Coach.jpg)
Matt Rogers
Senior Coach
![Melody Ayandokun](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Melody-Ayandokun.jpg)
Melody Ayandokun
Dance Coach
![Michael Lynds](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Michael-Lynds-KICK-Coach.jpg)
Michael Lynds
Coach
![Nick Adams](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Nick-Adams.jpg)
Nick Adams
KICK Coach
![Paul Jackson](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/profile.jpg)
Paul Jackson
KICK Coach
![Peter Brooks](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Peter-Brooks-Sports-Coach-and-Mentor.jpg)
Peter Brooks
Senior Coach and Mentor
![Peter Debrah Mensah](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/profile.jpg)
Peter Debrah Mensah
Sports Coach
![Rebekah Louis](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rebekah-Louis1.jpg)
Rebekah Louis
Dance Coach and Mentor
![Rob Curtis](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/new-29-copy.jpg)
Rob Curtis
Coach/Mentor
![Roberta Micallef](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Roberta-Micallef.jpg)
Roberta Micallef
KICK Coach
![Ryan Pope](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/profile.jpg)
Ryan Pope
KICK Coach
![Sanique Gordon](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sanique-Gordon.jpg)
Sanique Gordon
Mentor
![Samuel Braga Tavares](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Samuel-Braga-Tavares-School-Chaplain-.jpg)
Samuel Braga Tavares
School Chaplain
![Samson Famusan](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Samson-Famusan-KICK-Coach.jpg)
Samson Famusan
Sports Coach
![Sebastian Fetea](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sebastian-Fetea.jpg)
Sebastian Fetea
KICK Coach
![Shaun Bushby](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Shaun-Bushby-Sports-Coach-and-Mentor.jpg)
Shaun Bushby
Sports Coach
![Spencer Morris Cassey](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Spencer-Morris-Cassey-Senior-Coach.jpg)
Spencer Morris Cassey
Senior Coach and Mentor
![Tom Greenhill](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tom-Greenhill.jpg)
Tom Greenhill
Senior Coach
![Ywain Shakespeare](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ywain-Shakespeare-1.jpg)
Ywain Shakespeare
KICK Coach
![Zoe Cross](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/new-20-copy.jpg)
Zoe Cross
Coach/Mentor
Trustees
![Chris Edwards](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Chris-E.jpg)
Chris Edwards
![Cliff Underhay](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cliff-U.jpg)
Cliff Underhay
![Elizabeth Mackenroth](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Elizabeth.jpg)
Elizabeth Mackenroth
![Matt King](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Matt-King-.jpg)
Matt King
![Mike Wakeham](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mike.jpg)
Mike Wakeham
![Paul Newton](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Paul-N.jpg)
Paul Newton
![Penny Cox](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Penny-C.jpg)
Penny Cox
![Peter Butt](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Peter-Butt-P.jpg)
Peter Burt
![Steve Thomas](https://kick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Steve-T.jpg)
Steve Thomas
Lives Transformed
Our mission is to transform young peoples lives with Gods love through sport and support. Here are just a few of the stories where we have made a difference and seen change:
TRANSFORMED YEAR 8 BOY
I began mentoring a young boy in year 8 and was told that he came with a bad reputation right from primary school and unfortunately carried it right through year 7. When the boy was referred to me, staff were hoping for a change in his behaviour so he wouldn’t be removed from the school. Amazingly, by the end of the school year my award for ‘Most Improved student’ went to him. He’s come forwards in leaps and bounds and I’m told by the Deputy head that “he hasn’t been on his radar” for a while!
I think the turning point was probably half way through the year when we spoke about Empathy- one of our five core mentoring values. He really seemed to understand and show interest in the discussion we had about putting yourself in other people’s shoes: “for example, think about your teacher who has to stand in front of 30 students for every period each day, when we know it’s already quite stressful looking after just 2 or 3 people”. He’s spoken to me about how having this thought in his mind has totally changed the way he behaves in class time.
KICK MENTOR
CONFIDENT GIRL
Our KICK Academy began a 3 years ago and is attended mainly by boys. We had a young girl attend a few months ago who was very clearly attending reluctantly. She very much lacked confidence when playing with others and found it very hard to make friends. I took some time during the session to speak to her about how she was feeling and she shared she often feels left out.
I was able share that I often was the only girl on my football team but to see this as a positive and an opportunity to stand out, embrace it and showcase her talent. I then ensured I was with her age group every week to encourage her to get stuck in. In the last few weeks I have noticed the boys have begun to notice her and speaking with her. It has been amazing to see her begin to make friends with the boys and I am excited to see her confidence grow.
KICK ACADEMY LEADER
JOYOUS 3 YEAR OLD GIRL
After doing my assembly on forgiveness and sharing some of my own stories along with the gospel message of Jesus, a year 3 girl came up to me overwhelmed with joy and laughter saying, “I didn’t know Jesus rose from the dead, I feel amazed and wonderful!” I began to laugh because in the moment I could see she was one step closer to understanding God’s wide love for her.
KICK SPORTS COACH
Our History
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