Our Mission & Vision
Bridging the Gap between education and employment, we are a unique youth employment programme that works closely with local businesses and key organisations within the Wealden community.
Every young person deserves success
Our Team
Lisa Crozier
In my previous role as a deputy manager in a children’s home, this has given me a real understanding of some of the barriers young people face. Now as Project Manger for Wealden Works, I have the privileged opportunity of supporting young people and being a part of their transition either into employment or further education. I have a real passion in seeing young people achieve their full potential. Being able to watch their confidence grow from when they first join us till when they leave makes me feel very proud of how far they have come.
Victoria Bowdler
With a commercial background in the Finance Industry I joined the team over 10 years ago and in that time have supported over 400 young people.
Knowing that we have helped in breaking down barriers that were preventing them moving forward with their careers has been immensely rewarding, and I look forward to continuing our success with Wealden Works.
Our Board
Sally Frost
Director of Newton and Frost Fencing
Tim Hough
Retired. Active Parish Councillor.
Peter Bailey
Senior Partner at Bailey & Co. Former president of Sussex RFU, and now lead member of the team delivering the leadership Academy.
Bob Bowdler
Retired career Soldier and Structural Surveyor. East Sussex County Councillor for ‘Wealden East’ Division and Lead Member of Childrens Services, also Wealden District Councillor for ‘Horam & Punnetts Town’ Ward.
Paula Geear
Director, Chairman for the partnership executive and monthly farmers market.
Our Ambassadors
We are very proud to have three active and longstanding Ambassadors, all have been great supporters of the project since it opened. Who frontman and OBE Roger Daltrey, Olympic Gold Medallist skater, Jayne Torvill, and Lords Minister Baroness Stedman-Scott OBE Department for work and pensions. All have played an active part in showing their support for the Youth of Wealden, presenting certificates at the Annual Achievements Awards and taking time to visit our young people to chat about their personal challenges.
Join Now!
Interested in joining our programme?
Whether you are a young person aged 16-24 and living in the Wealden area looking to make a difference to their life, or a business able to offer work placements, permanent jobs or apprenticeships please get in touch.