Our Team

Your Own Place puts people first.  Whether it’s the people we provide support to or our team, we want to see people thrive and be happy. People have always been prioritised at Your Own Place and our Chief Operating Officer, Jess, leads on putting the strategy into practise.  From paying the Living Wage, the high quality equipment we use, the personal development opportunities to team involvement in strategy, we know that we are stronger when we are all involved. Throughout the year we spend structured time together, known as Team Time, which everyone gets an opportunity to shape. We have team BBQs and three weeks a year when we commit to no delivery (Circuit Breaker Week), instead finding the time to develop our facilitation skills in team Skills Shares, bring in outside knowledge, shape the direction of the business or just go for lunch together. Every team member gets an extra day off for their birthday, a generous annual leave entitlement and professional coaching support for managers.

Each year we complete 360 reviews and align the findings to our aims as an organisation. It provides insight into what we need to do more of and what we are doing well already.  Every member of the team has their own BHAG or Big Hairy Audacious Goal – something that motivates and drives them forward and that develops us individually beyond merely what we can bring to the business – something we are passionate about. 

Passionate about potential, equity and people. And love a coffee (or two) after a run too!

Rebecca White

Chief Executive Officer

rebecca@yourownplace.org.uk

Passionate about developing empathic and equitable human relationships whilst developing prodigiously co-produced projects within Your Own Place. Outside work, you will usually find Jess LR outdoors.

Jessica Luce-Rackham

Chief Operating Officer

jess.luce-rackham@yourownplace.org.uk

Diligently keeps the back office running smoothly for the whole team. An organised, resilient and creative person and occasionally joined by office dog Bugzy.

Claire Almond

Office Manager

claire@yourownplace.org.uk

Passionate about collaboration and working with organisations that seek to transform themselves, their participants, and the world. An aficionado of mindfulness, meditation and yoga.

Surya Campbell

Lead Facilitator

surya@yourownplace.org.uk

With a background in teaching, Emily is passionate about equality and ensuring all are able to access support where and when they need it. A board-game enthusiast and proud owner of office dog Forrest.

Emily Newman

Facilitator

emily@yourownplace.org.uk

Dedicated to facilitating a positive and safe environment where people feel heard and comfortable enough to explore their options and feelings. A social butterfly who enjoys creative and active pursuits.

Erin Lewendon

Facilitator

erin@yourownplace.org.uk

Loves getting involved with the community and seeing the best in everyone.

Mike Barton

Facilitator

mike@yourownplace.org.uk

An avid artist who brings her imagination and passion to create inclusive, welcoming workshops that are fun and engaging for our trainees. Reflective, thoughtful and loves a great coffee.

Bianca Tye

Facilitator

bianca@yourownplace.org.uk

Once part of the amazing YOPAB, where I was able to use my own experience and lucky enough to learn from the experiences of others. I’m passionate about people and believe everyone deserves the time and space to realise their capabilities. Forever an advocate for fun and a lover of dogs.

Leah Cranswick

Online and Co-facilitator

leah@yourownplace.org.uk

Passionate about championing Neurodiversity, and accessibility by design. A huge fan of an efficient spreadsheet and office snacks. Proud owner of naughty office doggo Bodhi.

Jessica Marsh

Facilitator

jessica@yourownplace.org.uk

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