Richard McKie

(director and hub co-ordinator)

A self confessed generalist, Richard has experience across a multitude of disciplines at all levels of both large and small organisations – from retail to pharmaceuticals; national charity to multi-national; corporate to entrepreneur; systems to procurement to finance to recruitment … and more!

Aside from music, Richard's main passion is for people, their development and ultimately their fulfilment.  Here, 'making sense' of things is his chief contribution – getting some context and perspective that allow individuals to visualise a bigger picture from which they get see a meaningful destination and how they might get there. All with a natural empathy a genuine belief in people!

Zobaida Alam

(mentor and volunteer management)

Prior to joining CCN, Zobaida worked in a public sector organisation for many years in a variety of administrative and community engagement roles. This provided ample opportunities to develop her skills in working with diverse and hard to reach community groups. She has transferred many of these skills and her knowledge from a large public sector organisation to a local community organisation which is people focused. She is passionate about supporting people to overcome barriers, build confidence and make positive changes which are sustainable.

Zobaida has been a learning mentor at Create Community Network (CCN) since January 2017. Her role is to support BBO participants to work at their own pace and achieve their full potential – whether that’s volunteering, returning to education or employment.

Paul Longshaw

(programme design and facilitation)

Paul has worked closely with us since we started. Initially as an advisor and subsequently as an energetic coach/facilitator/trainer, developing & delivering training programmes to help people think and feel differently about themselves - building confidence, motivation and self-esteem to help them move forward more positively.

During a 14 year career with BP, he worked in a variety of operational, marketing, HR, training and communications roles. He left in 2001, and has since developed a solid reputation as an independent consultant, working with young people and adults, charities, corporations and small businesses and the public sector. His passion for people is what drives him to dedicate himself professionally, voluntarily and privately to making a positive difference wherever he can.

Becky Baker

(mentor)

Gary is a Psychologist and qualified Outdoor Learning and Development Facilitator.  He applies his experience, knowledge and understanding to challenge and support leaders in their development, as well as young people and adults in community development programmes.  He has led many wilderness expeditions and successfully undertook a seven-day solo trek in the Pyrenees. Gary is passionate about developing better leaders who will positively influence organisations, communities and governments, and ultimately produce better societies. He is interested in the practical use of psychological leadership development models, as well as using the outdoors and wild places as a vehicle for delivery. Such an approach isn’t necessarily in the traditional ‘fear-invoking’ or ‘thrill-seeking’ team building style: his approach is experiential, contemplative and considered. Gary is also a Director of the co-operative Create Seven.

Hayley Wilson

(programme design and facilitation)

Gary is a Psychologist and qualified Outdoor Learning and Development Facilitator.  He applies his experience, knowledge and understanding to challenge and support leaders in their development, as well as young people and adults in community development programmes.  He has led many wilderness expeditions and successfully undertook a seven-day solo trek in the Pyrenees. Gary is passionate about developing better leaders who will positively influence organisations, communities and governments, and ultimately produce better societies. He is interested in the practical use of psychological leadership development models, as well as using the outdoors and wild places as a vehicle for delivery. Such an approach isn’t necessarily in the traditional ‘fear-invoking’ or ‘thrill-seeking’ team building style: his approach is experiential, contemplative and considered. Gary is also a Director of the co-operative Create Seven.

Jill Chapman

(programme design and facilitation)

BA, MSc, AFBPSs, CPsychol. Organisational Psychologist 

Jill is an HPC Registered Psychologist. She is a highly experienced facilitator, coach and mindfulness trainer, and is qualified in a wide range of tools and instruments to enable people to achieve their full potential.  She has international experience working in public, private and not for profit sectors.  Jill uses Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Training and a range of psychological tools and techniques in her work with her diverse range of clients from Board members to graduates and participants in Create Community Network’s programmes.  Jill is a Director of the co-operative Create Seven and Director of the Create Community Network.

Angie Rothwell

(mentor)

Angie is a mentor that works on two of our major projects: Foundations 4 Work and BBO (Building Better Opportunities).   These great initiatives both involve one to one mentoring to help people with their health and wellbeing, and to prepare them for work. 

Before coming to work with Create Community in January 2019 I worked for a charity helping in their job club, preparing CVs, covering letters and helping with job searches.  Prior to that I have had a varied work history ranging from working in the Civil Service to working with people from all walks of life … including looked after children, working with people who struggle with mental health difficulties and the homeless. 

I am passionate about the work that I do and really enjoy helping individuals meet their goals. 

Paul Standbrook

(hub co-ordinator)

Gary is a Psychologist and qualified Outdoor Learning and Development Facilitator.  He applies his experience, knowledge and understanding to challenge and support leaders in their development, as well as young people and adults in community development programmes.  He has led many wilderness expeditions and successfully undertook a seven-day solo trek in the Pyrenees. Gary is passionate about developing better leaders who will positively influence organisations, communities and governments, and ultimately produce better societies. He is interested in the practical use of psychological leadership development models, as well as using the outdoors and wild places as a vehicle for delivery. Such an approach isn’t necessarily in the traditional ‘fear-invoking’ or ‘thrill-seeking’ team building style: his approach is experiential, contemplative and considered. Gary is also a Director of the co-operative Create Seven.

Stassie King

(programme design and facilitation)

Gary is a Psychologist and qualified Outdoor Learning and Development Facilitator.  He applies his experience, knowledge and understanding to challenge and support leaders in their development, as well as young people and adults in community development programmes.  He has led many wilderness expeditions and successfully undertook a seven-day solo trek in the Pyrenees. Gary is passionate about developing better leaders who will positively influence organisations, communities and governments, and ultimately produce better societies. He is interested in the practical use of psychological leadership development models, as well as using the outdoors and wild places as a vehicle for delivery. Such an approach isn’t necessarily in the traditional ‘fear-invoking’ or ‘thrill-seeking’ team building style: his approach is experiential, contemplative and considered. Gary is also a Director of the co-operative Create Seven.

Andréa Watts

(programme design and facilitation)

Gary is a Psychologist and qualified Outdoor Learning and Development Facilitator.  He applies his experience, knowledge and understanding to challenge and support leaders in their development, as well as young people and adults in community development programmes.  He has led many wilderness expeditions and successfully undertook a seven-day solo trek in the Pyrenees. Gary is passionate about developing better leaders who will positively influence organisations, communities and governments, and ultimately produce better societies. He is interested in the practical use of psychological leadership development models, as well as using the outdoors and wild places as a vehicle for delivery. Such an approach isn’t necessarily in the traditional ‘fear-invoking’ or ‘thrill-seeking’ team building style: his approach is experiential, contemplative and considered. Gary is also a Director of the co-operative Create Seven.