Meet The Team
We are a group of dedicated individuals who have come together to make a difference in our local community. We have a wide variety of programs and services that we offer including job training, career coaching, women’s/men’s groups, parent/carer & toddler groups, mental health programs, fitness classes, slimming world, children’s holiday clubs and much much more!
We are a group of dedicated individuals who have come together to make a difference in our local community. We have a wide variety of programs and services that we offer including job training, career coaching, women’s/men’s groups, parent/carer & toddler groups, mental health programs, fitness classes, slimming world, children’s holiday clubs and much much more!
Lesley Bowes
Centre Development Co-Ordinator
Lindsey Denham
Volunteer Co-Ordinator/Community Support Worker
Lindsey is a local resident who as well as being a member of staff, is a regular user of our facilities at the centre. Her youngest child is currently attending our playgroup as has all of her children over the years. Lindsey loves to sew and make bespoke handmade items. She is also a qualified Level 2 Teaching Assistant and has a Level 3 Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence. Alongside her regular duties, Lindsey is responsible for recruiting, training and managing our volunteers.
Caroline Dunn
Community Support Worker
Caroline is a local Shildon resident and has worked with the community and voluntary sector for the past ten years and is thrilled to be part of the JFCA team. Caroline is responsible for running the centre’s pre-school playgroup, she also leads and facilitates our Thursday night Menopause Support Group.
Jenna Roe
Community Support Worker
Bio to follow
Izzy Kilty
Community Support Worker
Bio and picture to follow
Hannah Hanratty
Chair of Trustees
Hannah has lived on the Jubilee Estate her whole life. As a child she attended many clubs and events at the community centre and has a passion to make the centre a hub for the community. Hannah is currently a civil servant working for the Department of Education in an Operations Management role, she is also an elected member of Shildon Town Council.
David Stuart Franklin
Vice Chair
Bio to follow
Judith Box
Treasurer
Bio to follow
Councillor Shirley Quinn
Trustee
Shirley has lived on the Jubilee Estate for over 50 years and has a great deal of pride for the town she calls home. She is an elected Town and County Councillor and actively works in partnership with local stakeholders to improve standards of living in Shildon and Dene Valley. “I am honoured to be a trustee for Jubilee Fields Community Centre and will work with my colleagues to provide community activities to promote health and wellbeing for all.”
Kathryn Mortimer
Trustee
Kathryn is delighted to join the community centre as a Trustee and be part of its journey. She is extremely passionate about Shildon and its community and is very keen to help grow the centre in a positive direction. “Having worked in Human Resouces and business over the last 25 years and with experience of working within the community; I hope that my knowledge and experience will help contribute to the success and growth of this amazing facility. I believe the centre is such an important part to our town”.
Nathan Hanratty
Trustee
Originally from Howden-le-wear, Nathan moved to Shildon 8 years ago, where he has now put down roots with his family. Nathan’s mam was caretaker of Howden community centre when he was young, so Nathan knows all too well the positive impact community can have. Nathan works in local retail, is a town Councillor, and chairman of Bitchburn football club.
Sam Holloway
Volunteer
Sam is our longest serving and dedicated volunteer. She started volunteering at our playgroup before Covid 19 lockdown and then progressed to supporting our summer holiday activities. Sam also now provides support with our Ladies Club, Men’s Group and Happiness Hub.
Christine Richardson
Volunteer
Bio to follow
Lisa Cunningham
Volunteer
Bio to follow
Ann Barker
Volunteer
Ann is a local resident who joined our volunteer team in June 2023, before retiring she worked as a production planner and a claims negotiator. Ann also used to breed and show Welsh Mountain ponies at county level.
Cathy & Harry March
Volunteers
Both Cathy and Harry have been involved with the community centre from the outset. They were instrumental in the campaign to have a purpose built community centre on the Jubilee Estate. Now 20+ years on they are still a vital part of the centre and valued volunteers. They are our resident Community Bingo Team on a Thursday night, and are always keen to help out at our events.
Belinda Boam
Volunteer
Belinda is a happily retired nurse, who also trained in adult mental health and spent many years working with drug and alcohol clients in the community. She loves walking and being outdoors preferably in the sunshine with her little dog Lottie. She also enjoys meeting up with her friends, going to the cinema/theatre and eating out. “Being a volunteer has helped me integrate into the local community and makes me feel valued. It has also reignited my love of crafting. I love being part of the ‘JFCC Family’, meeting new people, chatting and laughing (a lot)!”