OUR STAFF

Director Judy Robinson	judy.robinson@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Takes overall strategic responsibility for the work, and managing on behalf of the Trustee Board the financial and legal responsibilities of The Regional Forum.
PA to Judy Robinson Rachael Kirk	rachael.kirk@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
As well as PA to Judy, Rachael is first point of contact for many people at the Forum.
Programme Director (BME VCS Regional Panel Programme) VACANT

Regional Development Officer Ruth Beattie	ruth.beattie@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2322
Ruth co-ordinates the regional ChangeUp subcontracts including the financial and progress monitoring, supports region-wide VCS infrastructure development and is supporting the development of a regional equalities network.
Regional Development Officer Vivienne Brown	vivienne.brown@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Supports and facilitates the ongoing development of WYLDA (West Yorkshire Local Development Agencies) a strategic partnership of voluntary and community sector infrastructure and infrastructure support organisations in West Yorkshire.
Head of Development Mark Crowe	mark.crowe@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2303
Mark’s work centres on connecting vcs infrastructure to public agencies, identifying opportunities and facilitating vcs engagement.
Development Officer Policy & Engagement Stephen Fox	stephen.fox@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Our newest member of staff, Stephen will work on developing and interpreting policy within the voluntary and community sector.
Development Manager (Workforce & Skills) John Harris	john.harris@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2308
Leads the Forum’s work in the area of Learning and Skills, co-ordinating the Regional VCS Learning & Skills Group and has a strong representation role on bodies such as the national Learning and Skills Council (LSC) Voluntary Sector Working Group.
Deputy Director Alison Haskins	alison.haskins@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Alison leads on policy and engagement work for the Forum, and oversees internal operational functions and planning.
European and Regeneration Officer Cath Joyce	cath.joyce@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2306
Cath co-ordinates the European Funding Service, which gives European Funding advice to groups in the region.
Administrative Secretary Matilda Koroveshi	matilda.koroveshi@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Matilda’s role is to provide admin support to all meetings that the Regional Forum facilitate & general office functions.
Business Development Manager Brian Lawrence	brian.lawrence@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2323
Brian’s primary role is to develop new projects and funding opportunities for the Forum, to ensure a sustainable and independent future.
Policy & Communications Officer (BME VCS Regional Panel Programme) Ivelina Metchkarova-Taylor	ivelina.metchkarova-taylor@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300

Finance & IT Manager Phil Newby	phil.newby@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Phil oversees the various funding streams within the Forum and is in constant demand with IT issues.
Information & Communications Officer Caroline Savage	caroline.savage@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2304
Caroline sets up, manages and develops all the information and communications systems for our members and external partners, production of printed materials is her other main area of responsibility.
Development Officer Research & Information Andrew Scott	andrew.scott@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Andrew identifies and collates research relevant to the VCS in our region. He continues to support Caroline in her work and is responsible for the Forum’s several website’s content, the monthly e-News and electronic newsgroups.
Administrator Gemma Sisson	gemma.sisson@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Gemma deals with all Membership related services and Conference bookings for the Forum.
Administration Manager Elizabeth Thackray	elizabeth.thackray@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Liz has supervisory responsibility for the Administration team. She manages and develops recruitment and induction processes, and is responsible for the running of contract administration and reporting systems within the organisation.
Development Officer (Workforce & Skills) Amanda Vickers	amanda.vickers@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2305
Supports the sub-regional Learning and Skills consortia and acts as liaison with the Learning and Skills Council.