About us
Our story began back in 2019 when we decided to form a Community Interest Company so that we could utilise the wonderful resources we have at our venue in Mid Wales, combined with our passion and energy for helping young people.
Here at The Game Change Project we aim to create opportunities for young people to raise their aspirations and improve their confidence and self esteem by bringing them outside the traditional classroom setting to participate in fun and engaging activities which literally "bring learning to life".
OUR MISSION
TO PROVIDE A LIFELINE FOR DISENGAGED YOUNG PEOPLE IN POWYS BY PROVIDING A PRACTICAL, OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN DEVELOP THE CONFIDENCE, SKILLS AND MOTIVATION TO GROW, THRIVE AND CONTRIBUTE TO MID WALES.
Meet the Team
Our dedicated team of coaches, volunteers and directors are passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential. We are all trained in Advanced Safeguarding, Data Protection, Positive Behaviour Management and First Aid.
We strive to develop our professional knowledge and keep up to date with issues facing young people today. The team have recently undergone bespoke training to help us support neurodiverse young people. Staff are trained in First Aid for Mental Health and Managing Safely. Our coaches are qualified in their areas of expertise.
Andrew Evans - Founding Director and Activities Leader
Andrew is a qualified engineer by trade and worked as an agricultural engineer before starting his own plant machinery business. In 1994 he saw an opportunity...
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Sian Roberts - Founding Director and Project Manager
Before becoming involved with the Game Change Project, Sian worked as a health coach for Powys Teaching Health Board, supporting people...
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James Morris – Non Executive Director
After an earlier career in London, James has served as the head of his family business – Interior Products Group, Welshpool since 2016...
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Andrew Coppin – Non Executive Director
Andrew enjoys a rewarding career within the care sector, supporting vulnerable children and young Adults. Prior to...
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Ros Spearing - Non Executive Director
Ros is a consultant working with small and medium charities and CICs . She has a special interest in disadvantage in rural areas...
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Jennifer Sherrard (Jenna) Life Skills Coach (Equine)
Jenna has a BSc degree in Equine Studies from Aberystwyth University and has been working with horses from a young age...
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Lee Crocker – Life Skills Coach (Landbased Skills)
Lee has a wealth of practical skills to share. He loves working with wood, forest skills, machinery and horses...
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Claire Miller – Youth Outreach Worker – Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Claire is mom of three and nanny to one. She also has 2 horses and a dog. Having previously worked in schools and as a childminder...
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John Stratton – Volunteer.
John is our all round DIY hero and technical genius! He has been volunteering at The Game Change Project since April 2023...
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Matthew Benner – Life Skills Coach - Landbased Skills
Matt first joined the team as a volunteer in 2023 and took up employment with us in October 2024. His qualifications...
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Sharon Thorpe- Volunteer
Sharon has been volunteering as an assistant on the Equine handling and Animal Care courses since October 2022...
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Nicky Arscott – Equine Assistant and Arts Coach
Nicky is a talented artist with several years’ experience delivering creative workshops for people from all backgrounds...
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Sam Wykes - Volunteer Mentor
Sam joined the team as a Volunteer Mentor in April 2024. He enjoys passing on his practical skills and supporting young people who struggle in education.
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