Values
The Board
Professor Adrian Pryce DL (Chair)
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Adrian Pryce DL is an Associate Professor in Strategy & International Business at the University of Northampton, where his research interests are in corporate citizenship and inclusive capitalism. He is also a founder member and Chair of The Crysalys Foundation and has served as Chair of Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited and Chair of Northampton Hope Centre homelessness for six years. He is also currently the chair of Screen Northants, a not for profit film making company with a social mission to promote opportunity and employability for young people in the film industry. In 2017 Adrian was made a Deputy-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire for his work with business, charity and the community, and he serves the Lord-Lieutenant on his Commerce and Community sub-committees.
Dominic Goble JP DL (Deputy Chair)
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Dominic is a Deputy Lieutenant of Northamptonshire: Supporting The Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire with his responsibilities to His Majesty, King Charles III, with a particular focus on Justice and Citizenship in Northamptonshire. He has been a Justice of the Peace and sitting Magistrate in the jurisdictions of both adult and youth crime, for thirty years. He was the first Bench Chair of the Northamptonshire Local Justice Area, which combined all the former county benches under one governance structure. He remains a member of the Bench leadership team.
He currently sits on the Board of The Judicial College at The Royal Courts of Justice as the appointed Magistrate with a non-executive responsibility, inter alia, for issues affecting the magistracy.
He is a Life member of The Magistrates’ Association and a former member of their youth policy committee.
He is an Ambassador for the Northamptonshire Community Foundation, a unique charity which promotes and manages philanthropy; (Charity No. 1094646), Patron of Standout Northamptonshire: Transforming the life outcomes for looked after children and care leavers; (Charity No. 1187264) and Honorary President of Northampton District Scouts.
Dominic is a retired operational Group Commander of The London Fire Brigade, its Head of Career Development and their Lead Independent Quality Assurer. Through his career, he became a Fellow of The Institute of Fire Engineers, a Chartered Member of The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and a Professional Member of The Forensic Science Society.
Samuel Alexander
(Treasurer)
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With a diverse background spanning private, public, and academic sectors, Sam brings a wealth of experience as a passionate and results-driven individual. His journey encompasses navigating intricate political landscapes within local government in Northamptonshire, orchestrating transformative initiatives that shaped local government reform. He's honed his skills in strategic leadership, collaborating cross-functionally to steer projects aligned with organisational goals. As an Associate Lecturer at the University of Northampton, he's contributed to academic enrichment, mentoring a diverse cohort of students in Business Systems and Operations and Stategy and International Business. His ambition is to continue leading transformative projects, driving positive change, and contributing to organisational success.
Graham Goss
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Graham Goss is a qualified Chartered Accountant whois a founder and still active member of Northampton Becket Rotary Club, and also a Trustee of Skylark Partnership, which operates Northamptonshire’s Hospital Outreach school seeing it through to academy status. He is a founder trustee of Crysalys.
Mita Unalkat
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A passionate individual with varied experiences in managing own businesses and working in the pharmaceutical industry, Mita has experience working with Northamptonshire youth as a counselling support worker, as well as in fundraising and event organisation.
Stephanie Adiele
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Stephanie Njeri recently graduated with a 1st class degree in International Business from the University of Northampton, successfully overcoming her own childhood challenges, and is now determined to help and be an example to all young people who face ACE-type issues.
Jane Toman
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Jane has an excellent track record of leadership within high quality public services, as the Chief Executive of Blaby District Council (2016-2021) and previously in Northampton Borough Council (1986 to 1998). Jane is passionate about doing the right thing and effective partnership working. Jane gained Board experience as a trustee for a Multi Academy Trust within Leicestershire and, for many years, was one of two Independent Person representatives on the Northamptonshire Police Misconduct Panel.
Neville White
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Neville has a three decade background as a Responsible and Sustainable Investment Advisor and Consultant.
Based in Orpington, London, Neville has a portfolio of organisations demonstrating ethical finance.
Neville brings a wealth of governance experience and expertise to the charity.
Cameron Waldron
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Australian, Cameron is a Northampton based finance expert – currently Director and FIA of New England Financial Solutions Ltd and Lead Consultant at The Financial Wellbeing Lab Ltd.
Cameron believes his background and skill set will be of value to the charity, particularly the work he is involved in with The Financial Wellbeing Lab which has a significant focus on building evidenced-based financial skills for life in a way that harnesses an individuals’ existing skills and potential. Cameron believes that financial education can alleviate inequality, build a better society, and positively impact the wider economy.
Patrons
• James Saunders-Watson Esq.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire
• The Hon. Amanda Lowther DL,
The High Sheriff of Northamptonshire 2021-22
• Leonie Walker
• Councillor Andre Gonzalez De Savage
• Miranda Wixon DL
• In Special Recognition of the Late, David Laing CBE
Former HM Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire
‘Shine your light.’
Head of Innovation/Development Manager
Jane Deamer
Jane Deamer joined us in 2018 as a self-employed consultant to help us steer the strategy and initial activities of the charity. As the charity became established, we asked Jane to stay with us on an agile part-time and self-employed basis supporting the development of key projects and partnerships. Jane also undertakes a number of tasks as a volunteer including fundraising. Jane has over 30 year’s expertise in business, philanthropic leadership and a proven track record in charity innovation. Jane has lived experience of trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Trauma Specialist
Yvette Lambe
Yvette Lambe joined The Crysalys Foundation in 2020 as our commissioned Trauma Specialist, initially supporting the development of the Tackling Trauma project. Yvette provides us with a wide range of trauma and therapeutic expertise, delivers training and webinars. Yvette is a psychotherapist, trainer and clinical supervisor with an MSc in counselling children and young people who has been in practice since 2003. Yvette is a Senior Accredited Therapist with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Project Manager
Felicity Botterill
Felicity has been providing Crysalys UK trauma training and became a Project Manager from 2023 helping us to implement various UK projects.
Felicity has been working with children and families affected by trauma since 2007. She is a Psychotherapist, Trainer and Clinical Supervisor with considerable experience of managing safeguarding and pastoral services within education. Felicity has degrees in Law and a Masters in Counselling Children and Young People.
Advisory Panel
Professor of Child Advocacy, Eunice Lumsden – University of Northampton
Professor of Education, Jane Murray – University of Northampton
Our Initial Goals Are
Proof of concepts:
2019+ Pilot projects and evaluation
Full scale projects
UK Strategy:
2022+ Wales
Global Strategy:
We are open to working in partnership globally
Many of our free resources such as Tackling Trauma are already accessed across the world
Company No: 11080543.
Registered Charity No. 1189120.
Registered Address:
298 Wellingborough Road
Northampton
NN14EP
T: 07495 539 611
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