Our Team - Southend United Community Foundation

Our qualified staff have a vested interest in the local community and strive to have a positive influence on people’s lives through the power of sport. Meet the team:

Gary Lockett Chairman (Accounts & Business Planning/Development)

Taz Syed Trustee (Safeguarding & Mental Health)

Ian Hughes Trustee

Kelly Clarke Trustee (Community Engagement)

Baiju Solanki Trustee (Branding, Media, Marketing, Quality & Impact)

William Hill Trustee (Post 16 Education & Training)

Dale Spiby Chief Executive Officer

Dan King Operations Manager

Kylie Halls Chief Operating Officer

Karen Ruskin Finance & HR Manager

Andy Edmunds Head of Education

Stuart Avis Education Tutor

Alex Clark Head of Coaching

John White Fundraising Lead / College Coach

Alfie Smith Education Tutor / Head of Recruitment

Jamie Bradbourn Education Tutor

Charlie Sanders Education Tutor

Oliver Tanner Community Coach / Match Day Lead

Harry Kateley Community Coach

Luke Reeve Community Coach

Billy Appleton Community Coach

George Puham Community Coach

Elliott Booth Community Coach

Ben Houghton Community Coach

Sam Jaques Community Coach

Tommy Morgan-Patterson Community Coach

Jake Bolton Community Coach

Bobby Clayden Community Coach

Frankie Williams Community Coach

Taylor-Jane Manning Community Coach

Tom Dance Administrator and Project Support Officer

Danny Heath U19 Youth Team Manager

Oisin Seager U19 Youth Team Coach

Tom Bailey U17 Youth Team Coach / Academy Lead

Harry Benefield Goal Keeping Lead / Education Tutor

Frankie Banks Legend / Walking Football Lead