ABOUT
​MISSION AND HISTORY

OUR TEAM
Pure Insight was established as a small local charity in January 2013 as a direct response to issues highlighted by local young people leaving care. Pure Insight was founded with and by people with lived and professional experience of care, committed to challenging the issues faced many care leavers. Care Leavers directly input to all our plans, which are further informed by local and national research/policies.
Our small, dedicated staff team give huge flexibility and commitment to enable care leavers to flourish. They work alongside young people to shape projects and are activity involved in developing the future direction of the charity. In addition to the team we draw on the skills and experience of over 100 dedicated volunteers who receive intensive training and supervision, enabling them to mentor Care Leavers for minimum periods of 2 years with many evolving into a long term friendship.
The hours we all work are varied and responsive to service needs so do include evenings and weekends, as we believe young people should have access to timely support. Care leavers tell us this is what they value most, and what makes us different to other services. We operate like a large family, so it is vital to us that people fit with the culture of our organisation. We help each other and do what is necessary to ensure everyone in the team, volunteer group and most importantly young people feel supported and valued.
Our projects provide opportunities for young people to stabilise, prevent crisis and progress to a life that isn’t just about surviving. We help young people to thrive through a mixture of genuine love and care in addition to practical help and support.
STOCKPORT

Fiona Berry
Mentor Coordinator
CHESHIRE EAST
TRAFFORD
CENTRAL
SALFORD

Ami-Rose Wrack
Psychological Wellbeing Worker

Jackie McNeish
Mentor Co-ordinator

Michelle Castle Psychological Wellbeing Worker

Barbara Harris
Admin Manager


Jackie Parkin
Mentor Coordinator
Lyndsey Adderley
Parents Coordinator

Niki Thompson Employment Officer
Mentoring Coordinator

Matt Nolan
Psychological Wellbeing Worker


Kim Steele
Mentor Coordinator/ Cheshire East Manager
Natalie Hirst
Project Worker

Lucy Thompson
Psychological Wellbeing Worker


Becky Johnston
Mentor Co-ordinator

Sarah Sturmey
CEO and Founder

Yazmine Thompson
Admin Officer
Jenny Bagchi
Operations Manager / Manager Greater Manchester
Tracey McNutt
Parent Worker

Natalie Hirst
Project Worker
GREATER MANCHESTER PROJECTS TEAM


Tracey McNutt
Parent Worker
Natalie Hirst
Project Worker
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Project Worker
TRAUMA COUNSELLORS



Kirsty Hill
Trauma Counsellor
Kirsty Halm
Trauma Counsellor
Hayley
Trauma Counsellor
OUR VOLUNTEER ADMIN TEAM

Jo Jones

Oliver Gardner
Oliver Gardner
OUR AWARDS (nominated for and won)





OUR TRUSTEES

Louise
Parrot-Bates

Oliver
Gardner

Ed
Nixon

Steph Watkin

Geoff Dodd
Andy Britton