Trustees

JAMES KEARNS - ACTING CHAIR

James is Chief Executive of BUILD - a Norfolk based charity supporting adults and young people with learning disabilities, specifically running youth groups in Norwich, Breckland and North Norfolk. He also runs a Management and Development company www.madgiraffe.co.uk.

He has been a Trustee since 1997, and served for 5 years as the charity’s Chairman. Outside the day job James has been involved in voluntary work, mostly around youth organisations since 1981 and is a Trustee of two other charities, Red House Youth Projects and The Kearns Foundation, a charity he established in 2007. He volunteers with Norfolk Scouts, now supporting a group in rural North Norfolk having been part of the County Team for over 20 years delivering training to adult volunteers and managing public relations, and change management processes during part of that that time.

FRANCESCA BROOM

Fifteen plus years experience of working for a voluntary organisation supporting rural young people. I have reasonable knowledge of training courses and delivery and applying for non statutory funding. I am particularly interested in anything Countryside based although I would never have made a good farmer; as far as I am concerned the day doesn't start until 8 am and a cup of coffee has passed my lips. I have two children, one currently taking A levels and one about to embark on their GCSE's - oh joy!

Norfolk YFC supports over 600 young people from rural areas across Norfolk. It has a network of 25 clubs; Countrysiders, aimed at the 10 -16's and YFC's for the 14 -26 age range. Members are democratically elected to positions and effectively run the organisation with staff support. Club activities are diverse but have one universal theme - fun.

TERRY BYRNE MBE - TREASURER

Terry Byrne, Retired Lt Col Royal Logistic Corps, now the Senior Officer of 901 Troop Marine Cadets. TS Fearless. We are an independent unit based at Winterton-on-Sea and Flegg High School in Martham. I currently hold the office as treasurer of Momentum and have been involved with the organisation for about 10 years.

CANON RICHARD DRAPER MBE

Richard has been involved with Momentum for many years including holding the Chairman's role for four years. He is the founder and Chief Executive of The Benjamin Foundation, a charity set up in memory of his son Benjamin. The charity now operates across Norfolk providing a wide range of services including support and move on accommodation for homeless young people, a variety of positive activities and drop ins for young people and one to one support in schools. Richard is committed to the voluntary sector holding a number of Trustee roles and being instrumental in the founding of the Children and Young People's Voluntary Sector Forum.

HELEN DALTON-HARE

Chief Executive Officer of About with Friends, a North Norfolk based charity working with children and adults with learning disabilities. The Charity supports people with a learning difficulty to live a life of their choosing with lots of opportunities for active leisure, learning, holidays away, work skills and helping others in the community. Helen has worked for 30+ years in Youth Services, Social Services and the third sector and has a wide knowledge of volunteering.

MATTHEW BURRELL

I am the District Commissioner for Southern Norwich District Scout Council, I am responsible for good management and governance 12 scout groups some located in the urban area of Norwich but my area also extends to Loddon, Brooke and Mulbarton.

I have a desire to see young people making the most of their lives, particular those aged between 14 and 25 who are often able to attract much bad attention. Previous to my current role I was involved in the Scout Network section for young people age 18 to 25 and found working with young adults very rewarding.