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.
Greg Barton
Co-Administrator / Database Project Manager , BA(Hons)
Greg shares the Administrator role with Natalie. Between them, they act as a general liaison between referrers, Clients and the various parts of the charity and manage the smooth running of day-to-day operations. Greg also project managed the transition and ongoing maintenance of the organisations databases as well as the new website and the office and remotely accessed IT infrastructure.
Natalie Burge
Co-Administrator / Assistant Fundraiser (Trusts) , MA (Oxon)
Natalie shares the administrator role with Greg. They work together as the first point of contact for referrers, liaising with volunteers, helping clients with queries about practical matters, office management and 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.