MEET THE TEAM
CEO
Meg Aubrey
Meg has worked in the voluntary sector for the past 20 years, specialising in youth and community work. She has previously worked in London and North Tyneside. Meg runs her own consultancy Paperboat, which has undertaken a wide range of evaluation, assessment and research work for grant giving organisations and publicly funded projects. Meg has a Social Science degree, University of Newcastle. She is a qualified Teacher and holds a MA in Development Education, Institute of Education, UCL. She is trained in Participatory Appraisal, University of Northumbria. Meg is an active member of Forest School Camps and regularly volunteers to take young people on residential camps.
Community Manager
Zoe Meaden
Zoe manages the Community programme and the Shires Community Hub. Previously a Marketing Manager for a large corporate organisation, Zoe has a wealth of Sales, Marketing and PRcexperience. Zoe is also experienced in fundraising, She was a Director of the White Horse Challenge for ten years, an annual charitable cause that raised over £168,000 in that time for Wiltshire Air Ambulance. She is a qualified Designer and has qualifications in Recruitment Practice and Employment Law and an ILM certificate in Management. More recently she has gained Emergency First Aid at work and Foundation Safeguarding. She is also a trained Mental Health First Aider.
Youth Manager
Deborah McLean
Deborah (Debs) has worked at Trowbridge Future since February 2019, Prior to this Debs worked for 15 years in a residential specialist school for Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and other related disorders as a Senior Support Worker and Anti Bullying Officer. Debs has an NVQ level 3 in Caring for Children & Young people qualification, Access to higher education certificate in People, Work & Societies – Distinction and a WSCB Advanced Safeguarding certificate amongst other in house and external training.
Debs also spends some of her time mentoring within the local John of Gaunt school in Trowbridge and doing outreach youth work.
Youth Support Worker
Tilly Vowles
Tilly has worked for Trowbridge Future as a Youth Support Worker since December 2018, she started working as a sessional Youth Support Worker and in September 2020 became a full-time member of staff. Tilly has a BA Hons in Education Studies from the University of Gloucestershire and holds an award scheme gymnastics coaching qualification. Tilly has previously worked in a Primary School as a Learning Support Assistant and as a gymnastics coach. Tilly is currently working towards obtaining a Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice.
Tilly is also very creative and makes handmade items that she sells at various venues and markets around Trowbridge.
Community Support Worker
Pamela Walden-Woods
Pam is thrilled to have joined this dynamic and much loved charity. Having worked for Relate Mid Wilshire in Trowbridge for many years she is bringing with her a passion for supporting people and families to get the best out of life, whatever their circumstances and challenges.
She works daily at Trowbridge Community Hub meeting people and offering signposting and support.
She lives locally with family and grandchildren to keep her busy outside work.
Community Support Worker
Nariman Ismaiil
Nariman joined us as a volunteer at Trowbridge Future in 2020. She has recently joined us as a Youth Community support worker. She is a qualified Arabic Teacher and holds a BA Philosophy degree from Alexandria University. Nariman has broad experiences within the childcare sector previously working as a Nursery Assistant. She has also volunteered at Barnardos charity. Nariman is a native Arabic speaker and has translated Arabic to English for families who are new in the UK whilst working at the Nursery.
Nariman enjoys oriental style cooking along with helping individuals from all backgrounds in the Trowbridge community.
Community Fridge Support Worker
Soumia Chafik
Soumia is responsible for co-ordinating the collection and distribution of food for the Community Fridges. She is an experienced food handler, with a background in food delivery with a National take away chain.
She has food hygiene and safeguarding qualifications.
Community Support Worker
Ellen Hendry
Ellen started working as a Community Support Worker with Trowbridge Future in April 2023. She grew up in Trowbridge and is very excited to be based in The Shires, getting to know the Hub community. Ellen completed an English Language and Literature degree at Oxford University. While at university, she volunteered with various local and regional charities focussing on food distribution, support for people on low incomes, and community help.
Ellen enjoys visiting stone circles and watching live music in her spare time.
Community Support Worker
Lynsey Stevens
Lynsey is a people person with a background in education, events organisation and fundraising.
She runs our weekly craft groups and commmunity cafes on the Seymour and Studley Green estates.
She always has a smile on her face and likes to make everyone feel welcome.
She has a passion for diversity and inclusion.
Youth Support Worker
Jamie-Lee Curtis
Jamie-Lee has worked for Trowbridge Future as Youth Support Worker since June 2021. Alongside working for Trowbridge Future, Jamie-Lee is working towards her Secondary PGCE to become a qualified P.E Teacher. Jamie-Lee is incredibly skilled in sports and holds a University Degree in Sport, Coaching and PE. In her spare time, she enjoys playing football and going to the gym.
Youth Support Worker
Emily Andrews
Emily has worked for Trowbridge Future as a youth support worker since November 2021 and she also works full time at Studley Green Primary school as a Learning Support Assistant. Emily has a level 2 and level 3 qualification in supporting teaching and learning which she completed as an apprentice though Wiltshire College.
During her spare time, Emily likes to go shopping to keep up with the latest fashion trends and she also loves to bake!
Youth Support Worker
Harry Rutty
Harry started working as a Youth Support Worker for Trowbridge Future in June 2022. Harry has a huge passion for sports and can often be found outdoors in the MUGA leading a game of football amongst the young people. He holds a bachelor's degree in Applied Sports Science from the University of Loughborough. Harry is a very keen footballer and spends most of his spare time playing matches all around the country.
Youth Support Worker
Daniel Townsend
Dan is a Youth Support Worker at Trowbridge Future and has been working with us since September 2022. He is very sporty and has a Degree in Sports Development and Coaching Science. As well as helping run our youth clubs, Dan is also completing his Secondary PGCE in PE and Maths. In his spare time, Dan enjoys playing football, going to the gym and he also likes boxing.
Youth Support Worker
Emma Yeomans
Emma began working for Trowbridge Future as a Youth Support Worker in July 2022. Emma’s professional background is in Early Years and Special Educational Needs Education. She holds a BA (Hons) Degree from Bath University in Childhood Studies and a Masters Degree in Child Forensic Psychology and Law from the University of Portsmouth. In her spare time, Emma enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering for Olio.