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Mrs C Bleichfeld
Chair
Chaya is a dedicated parent and community activist. She steers the charity’s strategic growth and new project development, researching evolving community needs to ensure maximum local impact.
Chaya is a dedicated parent and community activist. She steers the charity’s strategic growth and new project development, researching evolving community needs to ensure maximum local impact.
Helen is a qualified teacher, nursery manager, SENCo, and DSL who actively oversees project planning, and child protection. She brings 40+ years of experience in child development and staff supervision.
Sarah brings 30 years of teaching experience and a passion for empowering challenged children. Her creativity and deep understanding of young children greatly influence our projects and their impact.
Tobie, a school governor, holds an NCFE Level 2 in Team Leading and a proven track record in project management and budgeting. She combines educational expertise with strong administrative leadership.
As compliance officer, school manager, and bursar, Mr Lampin updates health & safety, and premises regulations, acting in the charity's best interests through responsible resource management and strict accountability.
Our staff members are the heart and soul of our charity, bringing unwavering compassion, energy, and expertise to Happy Kids every single day. Driven by a shared mission to protect and empower young lives, our dedicated youth workers, specialists and volunteers tirelessly transform challenges into opportunities and despondency into hope, ensuring that the children we serve always feel heard, valued, and loved.
This is why we invest deeply in the professional growth and emotional well-being of our team. Every staff member receives comprehensive, continuous training in child-development, childhood wellbeing, specialized childcare practices, child protection and safeguarding and inclusion. This ensures that they are fully equipped to meet the diverse needs of the children we serve and comply with organisational policies and procedures.
Beyond building technical expertise, we foster a culture of robust supervision and peer mentorship, providing our team with the emotional backing and reflective spaces necessary to thrive in their vital roles. By prioritising their development and mental health, we ensure our staff can show up every time with the resilience, energy, and vibrancy that will maximise the outcomes for every child.
Nearly two decades of services delivery
Strong track record of success
109 previous beneficiaries have returned as volunteers.
69 second-generation attendees
Provision continuously expanding to meet needs
Of funders are repeat supporters
Strong, cross-sector community engagement
Ongoing relationships with community organisations and activists
5+ monthly referrals received and made from/to external agencies
Majority of our services are completely cost-free to beneficiaries
‘Watching deprived children marvel at new sights, connect with nature and having a good time with friends is so fulfilling.’
‘I’ve observed Roisy during group sessions and am pleased to report improved articulation and communication with her peers.’
‘We loved planning and running the carnival. I created my very own booth and the younger kids got a kick out of my tricks’
‘Our home is adorned with Bella’s beautiful masterpieces. It’s wonderful to see her confidence and pride grow through her art’
