Our Team
The team at The Participation Works NW is more like a family. We welcome volunteers and key workers from all backgrounds and walks of life, and value diversity in what our team can give back to our young people, community and the individuals within it.
Our expertise means we have a great understanding of the needs and issues of young people, which enables us to deliver specific projects to address those needs by working in partnership with the young people themselves, their families and other community stakeholders.
Whilst our qualified Project Officers, Community Leads and Youth Workers bring qualifications and experience in their fields, we couldn’t do anything without our essential team of volunteers, who support in everything we do behind the scenes as well as out in the community.
Lynne Blackburn - Director
Lynne is a well-respected and highly passionate youth and community development professional, with over 20 years of experience in the field.
She has a real commitment for making a difference to the lives of those she works with, and involvement in youth and community work is her absolute passion. Skilled in the sourcing of/application for funding, and is able to use such resources to get out in the field to organise and deliver a range of community events and activities, where she has a reputation for engaging local people, building capacity, and bringing the community together.
Outside of work, Lynne enjoys weekends away, walking in the countryside & spending time with her family.
Emma Fuller - Project Co-ordinator & Lead Youth Worker
"Hi, I’m Emma, my job role for Participation Works is Project Coordinator, Lead Youth Worker and one of our DSLs. I have worked for Participation Works for over 14 years.
I initially started working on the Youth Bus, I now work in the office and deliver on our day time provision. Our day time provision looks at different topics to support young people, from transition to high school, aspirations and careers, health and wellbeing and SRE.
My favourite part of my job is engaging with children and young people, being able to understand them and their lives, and hopefully, supporting them with any issues. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, my son Jack and our dog Alice. I like music, films and eating out!"
Evie Wraight - Admin & Marketing Officer
"I have been working part-time for Participation Works since June 2022.
My working background is in education, in both teaching & pastoral roles, and I have also voluntarily run a variety of community groups for many years. I have a passion for community work and the potential it has to positively impact so many lives in our communities; it is great to now work for an organisation which is doing just that.
As well as my role in admin & marketing, I supported one of our community projects, Make A Meal Of It. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, in the garden & on our allotment, as well as looking after my 10 chickens!"