Staff

Ann Wright, Chief Officer

I have had the joy of working with children and young people for over 30 years and of leading this amazing charity for last 11 years. Everyone who works or volunteers here continuously strives to do all that they can to help local children and young people who are finding life hard, helping them to find their feet and themselves. This inspires me.

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Jane Cryne, Counselling Manager

I began working at Just Drop-In in October 2022 and am so proud to work for this amazing organisation. Enabling people to live their best and happiest life is what motivates me. I strongly believe that support should be available when you need it, and that is welcoming, easy to access, tailored, flexible and high quality – Just Drop-In ticks all of these boxes (and more!)

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Tim Marsh, Wellbeing Services Manager

I joined Just Drop-In in 2023, having previously worked for The Prince’s Trust. My background is in Outdoor Adventurous Activities and Youth Work. Working at Just Drop-In is so rewarding as we see the impact and the difference that we make to help children, young people and families who are finding life hard. I am also incredibly passionate about volunteering and the sense of belonging created by local community based organisations & events and I am very proud to be have been the Event Director of Macclesfield parkrun since it started in 2018.

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Jenny Shadforth, Business Operations Manager

I joined Just Drop-In in April 2021. My role allows me to use my commercial experience to support all of the fantastic staff and volunteer team. I love to see the progression and development of a young person over their time with us and I feel really privileged to be able to do this every day with Just Drop-In.

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Jenny Spencer, Parent Service Manager

In my role I try to ensure that our “front door” services are of the highest quality; that young people know what we can offer them and how to access the services. I am passionate about helping young people to find their feet…

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Helen Lees, Counselling Co-Ordinator

I have had the pleasure of working with Just Drop-In since 2017. As a Counselling Coordinator, I get to introduce young people to the service, and support them to decide if we are the right organisation to support them. I help ensure young people get seen for counselling quickly and work to make sure that the counselling they receive is of a high standard. This includes offering 1-1 counselling myself.

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Lisa Turner, Counselling Co-ordinator

I joined Just Drop-In in 2019. I aim to offer young people a safe and confidential space to explore their feelings using fun and creative resources. I love coming to work, I feel so lucky to work for such a dynamic young person led charity.

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Kim Davies, Counselling Co-ordinator

I joined Just Drop-In in 2019. I truly love my role and feel very privileged to work alongside such a dedicated team in supporting young people, particularly at what may be a challenging time for them. “find a job you love doing and you’ll never have to work a day in your life!” – This is how I feel working for this special charity!

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Sue Lomas, Counselling Co-ordinator

I joined the team in May 2017. My passion and interest is wanting to support and empower young people to help themselves in a safe and secure environment. Often young people may struggle with changes or challenges in their lives and just need an avenue to help them find their way or to discover their inner strengths.

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Deb Gibson, Counselling Co-ordinator

I joined Just Drop-In in 2020. I am passionate to see young people flourish and reach their potential and I love getting to know each young person who I work with. I’m grateful to be working with such a great team of people.

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Catherine Blanshard, Counsellor

I joined the Just Drop-In team in 2020. I am committed to understanding more about how trauma and attachment difficulties can impact a person’s health and wellbeing, as well as supporting young people and adults wherever they are on their healing journey.

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Jen Chadwick, Wellbeing Services Co-ordinator

I feel very privileged to work in the Wellbeing team at Just Drop-In, where I enjoy being able to support young people in many ways. I am passionate about helping children and young people to overcome difficulties and understand that there is support out there for them to move forwards in a positive way.

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Duncan Allen, Community Engagement Officer

I am delighted and proud to work for Just Drop-In. My role is to meet and support our many fantastic donors, whose generosity is so essential in helping to make Just Drop-In the go-to place for young people and their parents when they find themselves struggling. I feel very privileged to be part of such an amazing team.

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Abby Hanaghan, Business Support Officer

I joined Just Drop-In in April 2022. As someone who has benefitted from counselling myself, it’s really rewarding to work somewhere that provides this and other support for young people and families, and to see the positive change this support makes to them.

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Chrys Costanda, Business Support Officer

I joined Just Drop-In in July 2024. I consider myself very lucky to be a part of such a lovely team, helping young people when they need it most. As someone who would have benefitted from this type of support when I was younger, it’s such a blessing to be a part of delivering this service to young people.

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