Our Team
Volunteers
Volunteers
Whether you are looking for a placement for your DofE, serving at our youth Hub, assisting with our events and behind the scenes projects, we have a space for you to be part of our team… read more
Trustees
Trustees
Our trustees are a diverse team of people from different walks of life, whose passion for young people unite them together with a quest to make a difference and see change… read more
Staff
Staff
Our team consists of four lovely ladies who work together to create openness and opportunities for our young people. Click here to read a little more about them… read more
Expertise
We have over 20 years combined experience of working with young people in Relationship & Sex Education in London.
We are all professionally qualified in ‘Supporting Young People in Building Healthy Relationships’ (ACET UK / Staffordshire University) and have undertaken Safeguarding Children training at LCSB Richmond/Kingston (Level 1, 2 and 3).
We are also a “trauma informed” practice and our staff have been trained to deliver using this approach and all front line staff at LVA are Mental Health First Aiders.
LVA Trust became a registered charity on October 6th 2016 (Charity number: 1169505.)
Statement of Faith
Our founders, leadership and trustees all have a personal relationship with God.
LVA Trust does not promote any faith and is fully inclusive in our teaching and delivery of services. We are open to all regardless of gender, sexuality, sexual orientation, race or beliefs.
“It is a fact that young people are developing their personality and sexual identity online.
Our job is to equip them with the tools to develop in healthy ways. Our focus should be on empowering young people to set boundaries in all their relationships; online and offline.”
- GARETH CHEESMAN, ACET UK (LVA WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ACET)
Volunteers
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you want to help shape the future of the next generation? Become a Volunteer Mentor and support students in secondary schools as they navigate their adolescent journey!
Role Overview:
As a Volunteer Mentor, you will:
Provide guidance and support to secondary school students using our therapeutic mentoring program.
Help build confidence and self-esteem.
Support young people’s personal and relational development.
Be a positive role model and trusted source of encouragement.
What We're Looking For:
A passion for working with young people.
Good listening and communication skills.
Patience, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude.
A commitment of 3 - 6 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months [term time only].
No previous mentoring experience is required – just a desire to help!
What You’ll Gain:
Full training in safeguarding, and therapeutic practices in mentoring
A rewarding experience of helping young people achieve their potential.
Opportunities for personal growth and development.
Full wider training and ongoing support from our team.
A chance to give back to your community.
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in becoming a mentor, please contact us at angie@lvatrust.org or click the GET INVOLVED button below.
Help a young person succeed – become a mentor today!
Trustees
Our trustees are a diverse team of people from different walks in life whose passion for young people unite them together with a passion to make a difference and see change.
Sue Petrie,
Co-founder & Chair
Sue lives in Richmond and is married with 3 children, she is a co-founder of LVA Trust and began teaching R.S.E in 2002. Her primary role includes fundraising and developing new relationships within communities and combines this voluntary work with her other part-time role in asset management. Sue was motivated to set up LVA Trust because she loves teaching young people and is aware of the void in this area.
Sam Lewis,
Trustee
Sam works in financial services and is a longstanding advocate for social impact and sustainability. He greatly believes in & supports the important role LVA can play to educate, equip & empower young people for life
Sue Jackson,
Trustee
Having worked with children and young people for over 16 years as Children’s Pastor for a local church and Community Outreach Worker with The Riverbank Trust, Sue’s passion is to see young people fulfil their potential and recognise their talents. In other words, be who they were made to be.
Barnaby Chapman,
Trustee
Barnaby is a dad of two young children and works in architecture and design. He is aware of the pressures young people face, especially in their formative adolescent years, and is eager to encourage LVA’s core message at a time of increasing need.
Steve Notman,
Treasurer
Steve’s a chartered accountant and works as finance director for a large humanitarian aid organisation. He’s keen to apply his expertise to ensure that LVA thrives as a financially stable and well stewarded organisation.
Andy Watkins,
Trustee & Young Person Advocate
Andy is the Vicar at Christ Church Feltham, is married to Dizzy and has 4 children - Molly, Evie, Max and Benj. Before becoming a vicar Andy worked as Youth Worker for a number of years. He is passionate about seeing young people know that they have worth and they have purpose in this world. Andy is our youth champion on our board with remit to see young people shaping the future direction of LVA.
Staff
Our team consists of a diverse group who are dedicated, talented and passionate working together to create openness and opportunities for our young people.
Kayleigh Butler,
Co-Founder, CEO
As a co-founder of LVA Trust, Kayleigh is passionate about engaging young people in all things RSHE (relationship, sex, and health education) both in and out of the classroom. Her duties as CEO include overseeing the development of our RSHE work in schools, growing LVA projects and engagement in the community as well as looking after the front line team to ensure best practice on all fronts. Kayleigh’s lived experience enables her to relate and empathise with teenagers in a powerful way, sharing her wisdom and her life lessons with the team and the young people they serve.
Lydia Anderson,
Schools Lead & DSL
Lydia has worked with young people for over 20 years and has a wealth of experience in her safeguarding role. She is passionate about creating opportunities to have frank and open conversations and equipping them with the confidence and tools to embrace whatever life brings their way. Our RSHE workshops, small groups and mentoring provide those opportunities to have these conversations.
Lydia enjoys juggling being a wife, and mother, teaching at LVA and her role as a youth worker at Every Nation Church.
Kendall Ramsey, RSHE Educator
As one of our educators, Kendall will be part of our team delivering RSHE workshops, small groups and 1-1 mentoring. She is passionate about getting alongside young people on their journeys, during important periods of life when extra support is most valuable and often crucial. She has consistently sought out roles within creative settings, that have enabled her to be part of resourcing people to build their emotional resilience while focusing on wellbeing and healthy relationships.
With a degree in Psychosocial Studies and a wealth of related experience working in frontline positions, she enjoys working directly with people so she can see them achieving even in the face of adversity.
Gemma Holmes, Apprentice Operations Assistant
Gemma is the newest and youngest member of the LVA Trust team. Currently, she is completing an apprenticeship, where she is gaining valuable skills and experience. Gemma says, “It’s a privilege to work alongside such passionate professionals who make a real difference in the lives of others, and I’m honoured to be a part of this team.” She is eager to contribute her energy and fresh ideas while growing both personally and professionally. Every day, Gemma feels inspired by the opportunity to collaborate with such a dedicated team and looks forward to making her creative mark at LVA alongside her administrative duties.
Angela Ramsey,
Mentoring Lead & RSHE Educator
Angie serves as an RSHE Educator and Mentoring Lead for LVA. She has a background in working with young people in various settings, including organizations such as Scripture Union and Youth for Christ. Additionally, she founded and currently manages a community group music provision known as Groove Academy.
When the opportunity to join LVA presented itself, Angie perceived it as a valuable chance to engage with young people in a new capacity within a more structured environment focused on Relationships, Sex, and Health Education (RSHE). It has proven to be profoundly meaningful and rewarding, and she would not wish to change her current professional engagement.
Sarah Woodward, RSHE Educator & Mentor
