The Centre is run by a group of committed volunteers who meet regularly to manage and maintain the facility on behalf of all local residents. All full members have become trustees of the official charity which manages the Centre.
Collectively they bring a diverse range of skills and give their time generously. They all bring enthusiasm, determination and the range of experience needed for this challenging project. Roles include building maintenance, project and financial management and business skills as well as a wide range of contacts through related activities in the local community.
Steve Morton - Chairman
Steve is the current Chair and runs the management team meetings and oversees the general running of the centre. He brings many years of experience of management in business, IT and Finance to the job.
David Worsdall – Trustee
David is a trustee on the management committee, and as former chair, oversees many aspects of the centre's projects.
Pauline Baker - Treasurer
Pauline is our Treasurer. Pauline has extensive experience of accounting systems and audit work and particular knowledge of our accounting system. Pauline is a long-standing member of the Downley community and is active in other groups and clubs.
Richard Armitage
Richard has lived in Downley for over 30 years and is an active member of several local groups and organisations. He is a retired Civil Engineer and Project Manager and brings broad experience that will benefit any works necessary to maintain the structure of the community centre.
Cathy Price – Bookings Manager
Cathy manages all aspects of bookings. She maintains our full calendar of events and issues all contracts and schedules. Cathy is also active in other groups in the village which ensures we stay at the heart of community activities.
Fran Neary – Secretary
Fran maintains official records of all our meetings, produces and distributes the agenda and minutes for all our monthly meetings and the Annual General Meeting, which is held in March each year. Fran also focuses on how the needs of children at the centre are met.
Paul Homer – Marketing and Purchasing
Paul’s extensive background in marketing and sales promotion is a great asset to us. His experience helps source many diverse items for the Centre ensuring that best value for money is achieved. He also undertakes all our promotional activities to publicise the Centre bringing news of all our users’ activities to the widest possible audience.
Peter Loadman – Health & Safety
Peter has been active in the community for many years and brings valuable management skills to our operation. Peter chairs our Grant Awards committee and also concentrates on health and safety issues for the Centre.
Wendy Monroe-West - Downley Parish Councillor
Wendy Monroe-West has been a Downley Parish Councillor (DPC) for 5 years and has worked in local government for 28 years and brings much experience to her role as DPC liaison. As DPC own the freehold of the Centre, she will build on the importance of close relationships with the trustees and management committee.
Giles Tandy - Downley Parish Council
Giles is the Clerk to Downley Parish Council & works from the Community Centre five days a week. He has a background in Financial Services having worked as a Bank Manager for many years.
Kimberley Reed - Social Media and Website Management
Kimberley is a local mum of two and has grown up in the village. She has a passion for encouraging local people to enjoy and explore what the Community Centre has to offer and with a background in marketing is eager to improve the Centre’s social media presence. She currently manages this website and our Facebook group posts.
Caroline Vassie - Schedule Management
Caroline is also a local mum of 2, and wants to encourage more families to use the Centre. She maintains our Schedule of Activities, ensuring that all current classes are up to date with correct timeframes, contact details and that these are available to view on our Facebook group and around the village in Notice Boards.
Dave & Emma and Karen
They form our regular caretaking and cleaning team and take care of all day-to-day operations for the building.
