The Board of Trustees
Our Board has a broad range of experience and skills that help to support and guide the work of Leatherhead Youth Project. Read on to find out more about who’s who.
CLLR Tim Hall
Tim is the last remaining founder Director/Trustee of LYP, having been there from the start. He is the Surrey County Councillor for Leatherhead & Fetcham East. Tim is constantly amazed at the progress of LYP from half an empty Church Hall, to the wide-ranging organisation and tremendous staff team we have. Having gone to Therfield school and been a local Scout in North Leatherhead, Tim is also a founding volunteer at Leatherhead Foodbank, a Steward of Leatherhead Methodist Church and Vice-Chairman of Governors at Trinity Primary School.
Jacqui Shabankareh
Jacqui has spent her career in education, recently retiring from being a local Deputy Headteacher. She has experience as a Senco (Special Education Needs Coordinator), as well as a Safeguarding Lead both within a School and Church setting. Jacqui joined the LYP board because she wants to support the team in their commitment to the development of local young people.
REV. Rob Stevens
Rob has been involved in both church and community youth work since he was 16. He has been involved in Leatherhead Youth project for the last few years, particularly since the development of Bookham youth project and is currently serving as the Chair of Trustees. Rob says, ‘I love the DNA of LYP, particularly our commitment to building relationships with young people and serving them consistently week after week and year after year’.
Nigel Boniface
Nigel spent most of his career in senior HR roles for large businesses and is now retired.He brings a wealth of knowledge to the LYP board. He has lived in Ashtead for over 30 years, is married to Jane and both their children attended Therfield school.
Mike Coffin
Mike has worked for 37 years as a Cost Accountant, which has taken him to over a dozen countries, across three continents. Most of the travel was carried out while working with a Christian relief and development charity. He was previously the auditor for both All Saints Cafe and LYP. This provided an opportunity to support the finance work and get to know many of the team.
