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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.

Caroline Hunt

Youth Support Worker (New Dragons)

Caroline Hunt

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Kayleigh Cowdery

Youth Worker (PYV)

Kayleigh Cowdery

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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.

Karynne Wine

Communication Officer

Karynne Wine

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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.

Catrin Martinole

Organisational Support Officer

Catrin Martinole

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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.

Roger Wilcox

Youth Work Manager

Roger Wilcox

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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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Dean Wood

Youth Support Worker (NPT)

Dean Wood

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