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A big Allsorts of Love shout out to our amazing volunteers, supporters,
fundraisers, friends and allies who all contribute so much to our vital work.

Thank you – we wouldn’t have as much impact without you!

Staff
Trustees
Volunteers
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Billi

(she/her)

Interim Chief

Executive Officer

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I oversee Allsorts' wonderful services and provide leadership for our managers, as well as being part of our funding & development to ensure that Allsorts is reaching out to as many people as possible. Youth and community work is my passion and it has been a real privilege to ensure that our services are fun, interactive and safe.

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Ryan G

(he/him)

Youth Service Manager

& Safeguarding Lead

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I manage our youth service and ensure our amazing team is well supported to deliver services which are fun, safe and effective. I love seeing the development in children & young people and the incredible things they go on to achieve with the support of the Youth Support Workers.

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Ben

(he/him)

Training &

Education Manager

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I deliver LGBT+ Inclusion training to help people improve their knowledge and increase their confidence in understanding and supporting LGBT+ people, and make their organisations safer spaces. I love having the opportunity to engage in such a wide variety of conversations with people about a subject I am passionate about.

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Jo

(she/her)

Senior Practitioner

& Dep. Safeguarding Lead

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I help to plan and deliver the inclusive and extensive variety of youth activities and community events available at Allsorts, as well as embedding youth participation within the organisation. I really enjoy the variety of tasks that my role has with the overall aim of delivering a youth led service.

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Lorna

(she/her)

Senior Practitioner

Parents & Carers Service

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I support the parents & carers through one-to-one support and group sessions. I believe that families need safe spaces where they can explore their feelings. I love seeing families grow in strength, confidence, and hope for their young person's future and to see them make lifelong friendships which extend far beyond Allsorts.

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Morgan

(she/her)

Youth Support

Worker

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My role is to support the children and young people within the project through one-to-one sessions and youth groups. I love being able to help provide such an important and safe space for our brilliant young people and give them skills that they can hopefully continue to use!

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John

(he/him)

Youth Support

Worker

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I work across East Sussex supporting our young people through our groups and one-to-ones. My favourite part is helping people; whether that’s finding new ways to deal with issues at school or filling out applications, I love helping people figure out what they need to take that next step in life.

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Josh

(he/him)

Youth Support

Worker

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My role here at Allsorts is to support our young people on their personal journeys through group sessions and 1:1 support. Every young person is unique and deserves the time and space to shine. I think it's important to show that being your true self is the most beautiful thing someone can be.

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Zamy

(they/them)

Youth Support

Worker

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My role is to support young people with youth groups and 1:1 sessions in Brighton & online. I also dedicate my time to Anti-Racism work at Allsorts. I aim to create a safe space for young people to express themselves freely, form community, and have fun through activities & outings with Allsorts!

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Ryan J

(he/him)

Youth Support

Worker

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My role at Allsorts is to help support our young people in 1:1's and groups. What I love about my job is getting to be my weirdest self and having fun, creating a safe space for young people to be able to do the same, make new friends, grow in confidence and thrive.

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Riley

(he/him)

Admin Worker &

RFA Coordinator

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I oversee a variety of administrative roles across the project, as well as co-ordinate our wonderful Youth Service volunteers. I also lead on the Rainbow Flag Award for the South-East where I support schools with their positive LGBT+ inclusion. I enjoy being able to assist in the smooth-running of our services and supporting schools to normalise and celebrate LGBT+ lives.

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Alice

(she/her)

Schools'

Worker

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I work alongside schools to support their LGBT+ young people. I organise and facilitate workshops, assemblies, and training for school staff and work with young people on a 1:1 basis. I enjoy getting to know the young people, listening to their experiences and working with schools to champion their LGBT+ students.

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Colin

(they/them)

LGBT+ Trainer

& Comms Worker

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I wear lots of different hats at Allsorts, but I think the one thread running through my role is the promotion of Allsorts and our brilliant services. Allsorts changed my life when I was a teenager and it's an honour to be able to pay that forward.

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Sam

(he/they)

Community

Fundraiser

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My role is to expand our community fundraising efforts, looking after our amazing Friends of Allsorts donors and seeking to secure more donations. I love networking with the wider community and businesses to raise donations and help Allsorts to do more incredible work

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Marquita

(she/her)

Anti-Racist

Consultant

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I support our young people and staff to create a more inclusive environment at Allsorts, as well as creating resources to celebrate the visibility of LGBT+ People of Colour. One of my favourite things is getting to witness young people grow in confidence in their identity and discover their place in the world.

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Judy

(she/her)

Parents and Carers

Support Workers

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I support parents & carers of young people in finding hope, connection, and community by creating a welcoming space for their feelings and concerns. I bring my counselling background and a neurodivergence-informed perspective to my role and I approach everyone's unique experience with sensitivity and empathy, wherever they are on their journey.

Allsorts Youth Project is committed to creating an organisation that is inclusive, safe, understanding and built by the ideas and experiences of our wonderfully beautifully diverse LGBT+ community.

By placing young people’s voices at the centre of our work and consultations, we can ensure that our understanding of their continued and/or changing needs grows with them and informs our service provision.

We warmly welcome Trustees from a range of cultures, backgrounds, contexts, age and experience. We are currently under-represented on the Board by people of colour and those who do not identify as cisgender. We strongly value the contribution that people with these characteristics will bring to our board discussions.  To find out how to apply, please follow this link.

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Sally

(she/her)

Chair & Trustee

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I first got to know Allsorts when I was a volunteer over 20 years ago. I've spent my career working with marginalised people, and it's a privilege to use my skills and experience to help Allsorts continue to grow for the benefit of all LGBT + young people.

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Roberta

(she/her)

Treasurer & Trustee

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I am a true believer in the value of equal opportunities and I think that helping children and young people can help build a fairer and kinder society in the future. I come from the financial services industry and I am also studying psychology and I have a strong interest in topics related to mental health.

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Alex

(she/her)

Trustee

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I am currently Research Manager at an anti-poverty charity. I am passionate about amplifying the voices of young people to bring about change. I feel proud to use my lived and work experience to support and improve the lives of young LGBT+ people through guiding the direction of this fantastic organisation.

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Cara

(she/her)

Trustee

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My background is in the legal services industry. Being part of the LGBT+ community can be difficult at times so I am hoping I can draw on my experiences of meeting people from all walks of life to make a positive impact on the lives of young LGBT+ people.

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Dani

(she/her)

Trustee

I am a Consultant in Public Health working in local government. I have a particular interest in the health and wellbeing of minority groups. I feel privileged to serve as a trustee for Allsorts, an organisation that supports young LGBT+ people to thrive.

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James

(he/him)

Trustee

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I feel very proud to be part of Allsorts and work with incredible people who support young LGBT+ for future success and wellbeing. I currently work as a Retail & Brand consultant working across shops, cafes, hotels, and restaurants designing spaces and customer experiences.

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Jo

(she/her)

Trustee

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I have 20+ years' experience of working in third sector organisations within social care and youth work and am passionate about working and volunteering in the social justice sector to bring about positive change. In my various roles working with young people and managing charitable services, I have referred several LGBT+ young people to the project, and seen first hand how positive the impact of Allsorts' work is on both an individual and community level.

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Keil

(he/him)

Trustee

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I am passionate about my work in schools and have devoted my career to improving outcomes for young people in education.  I have a large background in safeguarding and believe that the safety of young people’s health and mental health are vital.

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Lucy

(she/they)

Trustee

Having been a leader across commercial, academic, and charitable organisations, I have developed skills in supporting people, using data to demonstrate impact and instigate change, as well as developing diversity and inclusion strategies. As a person with lived experience of being LGBT+ and neurodivergent, I am honoured to support Allsorts as a trustee.

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Mo

(he/him)

Trustee

I am delighted to be able to use some of the skills and experience I have gained over the last 25 years working in Human Resources in the private, public and third sectors – as well as some of the training and development opportunities I’ve received – to assist this wonderful organisation.

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Molly

(she/her)

Trustee

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I work in the public and charity sector and I am currently the equity, diversity and inclusion Lead at a youth charity. I am passionate about exploring and dismantling barriers to inclusion, with an intersectional and collaborative approach.  I hope to use my professional and lived experience to contribute towards Allsorts’ vital work.

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Ruby

(she/her)

Trustee

I am an experienced Communications professional who has worked mainly within the public sector. I have always been passionate providing young people with a safe space and resources to become more confident in themselves and their identities is central to helping them develop and feel fulfilled, so I am honoured to be supporting this work.

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Sarah

(she/her)

Trustee

I have nearly 13 years experience working in the LGBT+ sector, supporting LGBT+ inclusion throughout various organisations. I am passionate about centring the voices and lived experiences of LGBT+ children and young people in my work, and have had a particular focus on empowering those with intersecting identities.

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Tamara

(she/her)

Trustee

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I currently work in the financial services industry and I have always been passionate about enabling young people to reach their fullest potential. As a proud member of the LGBT+ community myself it is an honour to offer my legal and commercial skills towards a purpose which is close to my heart.

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Chris

(He/Him)

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I have been volunteering at Allsorts for 20 plus years. I have met some great young people and I am always impressed by how much every young person brings. If anyone is thinking of volunteering I would very much encourage them to give it a try. I am very proud to be an Allsorts volunteer. 

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Sofia

(She/Her)

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I went to Allsorts as a young teen and it was my safe space - it made me feel more confident in myself and gave me a community, and that’s exactly why I’m volunteering now! I love chatting to everyone and helping to create a safe and happy space where amazing young people can express themselves.

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Steve

(He/Him)

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I absolutely love volunteering with Allsorts! I always learn something new and more so about myself (usually how little I know!!). It’s a great way to give something back to the community and be there for the young people – to be the person I needed when I was a young person.

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Morgan

(She/Her)

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Being able to be your most authentic self is such an empowering feeling and I want to help young people feel proud and able to express themselves freely no matter what. I especially want to serve as an advocate for LGBT+ People of Colour and help them to flourish despite the adversities they may face.

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Hannah

(She/Her)

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I love volunteering at Allsorts and meeting all the incredible young people as well as all the people that make Allsorts happen! It’s great to be a part of a community creating safe, inclusive spaces for every young person. Something that is so important now more than ever, and I wish was around when I was younger.

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Brittany

(She/Her)

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I am an experienced youth worker and I love volunteering at Allsorts because the young people have unique perspectives on the world and encourage me to challenge how I think. There are always new, fun and exciting things happening at Allsorts and I am happy to be a part of it!

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