ACTION4YOUTH
TRUSTEES
Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher
Patron
The Countess Howe, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire
President
Action4Youth Board of Trustees
David Teasdale
Having served in senior leadership roles across North America, Europe and Asia, I have spent my career leading diverse, high calibre teams in challenging times. Throughout those years of working and raising kids, my outside interests have always included a focus on the development of young people. Whether coaching sport, mentoring GCSE level students or recruiting new graduates from university, I have always taken tremendous satisfaction from helping young people to explore and discover their place in the world.
When the opportunity arose at Action4Youth, I recognised a team with very similar values and expectations. I am very proud to be a part of such a passionate group dedicated to the development of a new generation of young leaders.
Alastair Douglas
Alastair is a board level executive with extensive financial, commercial, regulatory and operational experience gained from over 20 years of shaping and leading growth companies.
A Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) with significant experience across corporate finance, forecasting and planning, tax, compliance and regulatory management he is passionate about customer and employee satisfaction and looking forward to working with the Action4Youth team and the opportunity to make a difference to young people.
Andrew Peters
Andrew has have over 40 years of business experience, starting in sales at the age of 18 and then moving on to leadership roles in communications and technology companies.
He has been privileged to work with young people in several charities, including being part of the Education Leadership team at Business in the Community. He was also a founding member of the London First Partnership in Policing mentoring scheme and was a mentor for a senior police officer in the Met Police for some years.
Married with five children, Andrew explains sport plays a massive part in his family’s life. He loves a bit of competition but tends to watch nowadays, rather than participate!
He has always felt it is vitally important for young people to be able to be aware of their potential and to realise it. He is excited to join the A4Y team and and play a part in the journeys of young people in Buckinghamshire.
David Apperly
David is a Chartered Surveyor with long-standing experience in the commercial property industry. After studying Land Economy at Cambridge, he worked for Savills and two other major surveying firms. Thereafter, switching to the development side of the business, in recent years his focus has been on a family property company that invests in all main sectors of commercial property and undertakes refurbishment and development projects.
David Knox
I am passionate about the importance of education and the development of young people and am inspired by the incredible work that our fine charity does. I am also a school board governor and educational volunteer.
I have three grown up children of my own and we all love sport and the great outdoors.
Graeme Shankland
He is married with two grown up children and likes to travel and take on adventure challenges.
Louise Eldred
Louise has held senior positions as an Actuary in organisations undergoing significant change. She is experienced in managing finances and risks, with a focus on ensuring the fair treatment of customers.
With personal experience of the confidence and self-belief that young people can gain from succeeding in the face of challenges, Louise is pleased to work with Action4Youth to widen access to such opportunities.
Milly Soames
She has three adult children and lives with her husband Rupert, on a small farm in the Vale of Aylesbury.
Nick Peters
I have close to thirty years investment experience and am a Chartered Accountant. Having brought up three children, I have become very aware of the the many hurdles now facing young adults. I have been involved with two charities, Trust for London and Action Medical, who provide support for the young and I now look forward to helping Action4Youth where possible.
Simon Sharkey Woods
Simon is currently a Director in local government with 34 years experience in technology, digital services, and data. Simon has been involved in many large projects including the creation of Central Bedfordshire as a Unitary local authority in 2008/2009, the creation of the Connexions service for Northamptonshire, and has been working with Slough Borough Council since 2022 to help them recover from a challenging financial position.
Holding an MBA, primarily focused on leadership during change, Simon has significant experience in management and leadership and has also been responsible for Facilities Management and HR during his career. Simon is passionate about building positive cultures that enable organisations to serve their beneficiaries to the best of their ability.
Simon knew about Action4Youth before applying to become a Trustee as he had visited our team running the National Citizen Service programme when he was a senior leader at National Citizen Service Trust between 2017 and 2022.
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Trekking for a Cause: Supporting Youth Empowerment in the Sands of Wadi Rum
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the majestic Wadi Rum with the A4Y Trekkers, as they tackle a 100km trek to support Action4Youth’s mission of empowering young people through adventure. Your donation can help upgrade the vital facilities of The Caldecotte Xperience, ensuring a brighter future for youth of all abilities.
Journey Through the Sands: The Wadi Rum 100km Trek for Action4Youth
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the majestic Wadi Rum with the A4Y Trekkers, as they tackle a 100km trek to support Action4Youth’s mission of empowering young people through adventure. Your donation can help upgrade the vital facilities of The Caldecotte Xperience, ensuring a brighter future for youth of all abilities.
Set Sail for Success: The Benefits of Learning to Sail
For any water baby there is nothing quite like the open water – a vast expanse of possibility, adventure, and discovery. For many, sailing embodies the ultimate freedom, a unique opportunity to connect with nature while mastering the art of navigation. Whether it’s over Easter break or the summer holidays, embarking on an Action4Youth sailing course can be a transformative experience, providing valuable life skills and unforgettable memories. Beyond the sheer joy of gliding across the water, learning to sail offers an array of benefits, especially for young people.
