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

Kylie Halls Chief Operating Officer

Dan King Operations Manager

Karen Ruskin Finance & HR Manager

Andy Edmunds Head of Education

Stuart Avis Education Tutor

Alex Clark Head of Coaching/Trainee Education Tutor

Alfie Smith Education Tutor / Head of Recruitment

Jamie Bradbourn Education Tutor

Oliver Tanner Community Coach

Harry Kateley Community Coach

Luke Reeve Community Coach

Billy Appleton 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

Tom Dance Administrator and Project Support Officer