• Meet the Team

Nicola Duffy

Programme Director


Nicola manages Thriving Together’s development, coordinates projects, and oversees the delivery of contractual requirements. She is also the line manager for the operational team.

nicoladuffy@thrivingtogethernorthumberland.org.uk
Phone: 07514662933

Lyndsy Peacock

Community Connector


Lyndsy helps build relationships and encourage collaboration among organisations in the Northumberland area. She also helps these organisations access the resources they need to operate safely and legally.

lyndsypeacock@thrivingtogethernorthumberland.org.uk
Phone: 07784227817

Brian Shotton

Hirst Development Manager


Brian is working to develop the Hirst Welfare Centre as a welcoming and inclusive community hub for a diverse range of users.

brianshotton@thrivingtogethernorthumberland.org.uk
Phone: 07523269840

Helen Andrews

Community Connector


Helen helps build relationships and encourage collaboration among organisations in the Northumberland area. She also helps these organisations access the resources they need to operate safely and legally.

helenandrews@thrivingtogethernorthumberland.org.uk
Phone: 07784227814

Kay Harrington-Kemper

Project Manager


Kay specifically manages the UKSPF People and Skills and Multiply programmes, as well as the Volunteering Skills project

kayhk@thrivingtogethernorthumberland.org.uk
Phone: 07384518395

Christine Foster

Project Support Officer


Christine provides the support for the Solid Foundations project

christinefoster@thrivingtogethernorthumberland.org.uk
Phone: 07761043488

Julie Ledger

Admin Support Officer


Julie provides the admin support for the Thriving Together team

julieledger@thrivingtogethernorthumberland.org.uk
Phone: 07831818201

Catherine Gray

Digital Marketing and Communications Coordinator


Catherine is responsible for the website and social media for Thriving Together

catherinegray@thrivingtogethernorthumberland.org.uk
Phone: 07514662928

EmmaJane McGuire

Data & Compliance Support Officer


EmmaJane provide data and compliance administrative support for various Thriving Together projects including Adult Education Budget (AEB) funded programmes.

emmajanemcguire@thrivingtogethernorthumberland.org.uk
Phone: 07761043642