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.
Caroline Hunt
Youth Support Worker (New Dragons)
Caroline Hunt
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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.

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.

Barry Guest
Youth Support Worker (New Dragons)
Barry Guest
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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.

Clare Douglas
Senior Youth Worker (New Dragons)
Clare Douglas
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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.

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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