Our team

Our small team makes everything we do possible. We are a blended team with people from different backgrounds, including Gypsy and Traveller staff and board members.

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Our staff team

Our staff are also involved in sub-groups such as HR and Communications with executive board members.

Amy Bertram

Amy Bertram

Mental Health Support Worker

Angela Allen

Angela Allen

Community Tutor

Annie Hall Mental Health Support Worker

Annie Henderson

Mental Health Support Worker

Bethany

Bethany Lally

Business Support Officer

Billy Hall

Wakefield and Bradford Youth Worker

Charlotte James

Charlotte James

Team Leader – Leeds

Cindy-Lou Price

Cindy-Lou Price

Services Assistant

Claire Fisher

Family Support Worker

Ellie Rogers

Ellie Rogers

CEO

Gemma Smith

Gemma Smith

Bradford Advocate

Grace Cunningham

Grace Cunningham

Youth Coordinator

Kirsty Rourke

Kirsty Rourke

Community Health Coordinator

Our Executive Board

Members of our executive board.

Andy Bagley

Treasurer

Elizabeth Spaven

Chair – I’m Elizabeth I’m the chair of the board at Leeds GATE. I’m also a community member. I’ve been on the board for over 10 years and I’m in my 3rd term as chair. I’m a busy mam and granny but Leeds GATE gives me chance to try and make a difference for my community.

Kathleen Conners 

Kathleen has been a proud member of Leeds GATE for 20 years and lives in Bradford.

Noeleen Buxton

Ryan Powell

Ryan Powell is Professor of Urban Studies in the School of Geography and Planning at the University of Sheffield, where he researches and teaches on urban and housing inequalities.  He has collaborated with Leeds GATE since 2006 and joined as a Trustee in June 2024.  He is proud to support Leeds GATE’s anti-racist work and mission of improving quality of life and access to adequate site accommodation, education and health for Gypsies and Travellers.

Sinead Cregan

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We’re always looking for talented people to join us. See our jobs page for all the latest opportunities to be part of the team and to find out more about what it’s like to be part of Leeds GATE.

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