Creating Opportunites in the community

As the Foundation Director of Sporting Influence Foundation, I lead the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring that all our initiatives align with our mission and values. My role focuses on partnership building, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and working closely with trustees to drive projects.

I am dedicated to creating opportunities that inspire and support young people in our community. Through collaboration and innovative thinking, I strive to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

Growing up, I threw myself into every sport I could, and it quickly became clear that sport was my family outside of my family. From personal experience, I know how important it can be to have someone to talk to beyond your home circle, and sport consistently provided that support for me. It taught me social values, life skills that extend far beyond the classroom, and gave me friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

Now, I’m driven by the desire to offer children the same opportunities and positive experiences that shaped me. In my role within the Sporting Influence Foundation, I oversee the day-to-day operations and manage the various areas and initiatives we run, ensuring that every part of our work contributes to creating meaningful opportunities for young people.

From a young age, I loved being active, playing football and training in martial arts. Sport over the years has given me many fantastic opportunities to experience, learn and build important life skills that still help me achieve my goals now. I see my role in the Sporting Influence Foundation as a crucial chance to support young people gain those important social and life skills through sport/PE so they can build their confidence to seek their dream opportunities in various areas of life.

As the Head of Finance and Company Secretary for Sporting Influence Foundation, I oversee the day-to-day operations of the organisation. My role ensures that all financial activities are conducted lawfully and aligned with the foundation's goals, ensuring funds are utilised in the best interest of our mission.

I am passionate about working for the foundation because I believe providing support to local children within the community is essential for the well-being and growth of the area.

As a member of the Sporting Influence Foundation team, I focus on project planning and delivery, ensuring our initiatives have great impact and run smoothly. My role involves bid writing to secure funding, liaising with stakeholders to develop strong partnerships, and leading fundraising efforts to support our mission.

I am passionate about working for the foundation because I believe in creating opportunities for children to thrive and grow through inclusive and engaging programmes, making a lasting difference in their lives and our community.

I’ve had a passion for sport for as long as I can remember. From a young age, I got involved in every activity I could, quickly realising the impact being active has on both physical and mental wellbeing. With sport always at the forefront of my mind, I’ve worked to put myself in a position where I can share the skills, values, and confidence it gave me with others.

Being part of the Sporting Influence Foundation allows me to do exactly that. I’m excited to help create opportunities for children to engage, grow, and thrive through our inclusive programmes. My hope is to inspire young people to build healthy habits, develop a love for being active, and discover a positive pathway that keeps sport as a meaningful part of their everyday lives.

With over a decade of experience of working in peer organisations supporting vulnerable teens and adults, Lindsay founded New Beginnings Peer Support in 2019 - a charity supporting women and children who have previously been subjected to domestic abuse offering long term after crisis and post-separation abuse support. With a client to volunteer pathway and 50% of staff originally clients the charity's model of empowering women to rebuild their lives speaks for itself.

Lindsay hopes to share her third sector experience, trauma-informed approach and grant fundraising knowledge to support the foundation to continue to reach more beneficiaries with meaningful outcomes.

As the Commercial Director, I take immense pride in leveraging my expertise and leadership to support local businesses. Through strategic partnerships and innovative advertising solutions, we've consistently driven results for our clients, helping them connect with their target audiences and achieve their growth objectives. Collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals, I'm committed to tailoring radio campaigns that resonate with our diverse local audience while ensuring a strong return on investment.

From a young age, I loved being active, playing football and training in martial arts. Sport over the years has given me many fantastic opportunities to experience, learn and build important life skills that still help me achieve my goals now. I see my role in the Sporting Influence Foundation as a crucial chance to support young people gain those important social and life skills through sport/PE so they can build their confidence to seek their dream opportunities in various areas of life.