Gazala Alvi
Fundraiser & Finance Officer , MA(Hons)
Gazala joined the team in November 2013 as the Fundraiser & Finance Officer. In this role Gazala supports the Chief Executive with funding applications and reporting, and works to organise and facilitate the smooth-running of new, and long-standing, fundraising events for WLAC. As Finance Officer, Gazala is also responsible for the book-keeping of the organisation, overseeing the accounts and the annual external audit.
Suraiya Haque
Administrator BA(Hons)
Suraiya acts as a first point of contact and general liaison between referrers, clients and the various parts of the charity, overseeing communication, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
Natalie Burge
Operations Officer , MA (Oxon)
Natalie ensures the smooth running of the organisation, managing day-to-day operations, coordinating resources and overseeing our systems and databasesas well as assisting with the organisation of fundraising events. Natalie also focuses on applying for, and reporting on, funding from Charitable Trusts and Foundations and sits as a board member of SYNC, the YHFF's funding consortium.
Stefan Osafo
Play facilitator
Stefan provides essential childcare support for clients, enabling them to attend their therapy sessions at a time that suits them. Stefan also helps to run Jigsaw, our weekly stay and play service.