CALL 0121 524 1950 DONATE COVID-19 ABOUT US OUR SERVICES NEWS GET INVOLVED CONTACT US Meet the Team Steve Clay Chief Executive I’ve been a YMCA CEO in the Black Country since 2004, and still find myself in awe of the YMCAs global reach. I’m passionate about faith-inspired social action, and the power of the third sector to impact local communities. I currently Chair Wolverhampton Voluntary Sector Council, and have previous held trusteeships at local and national levels. I was co-founder of the YMCA European Unify network and have led international Christian Mission initiatives on behalf of YMCA Europe and World YMCA. Prior to YMCA I’ve run an industrial software consultancy, been a ‘pseudo-local government’ senior manager and founded a youth homeless charity. Our Chief Executive together with the senior leadership team are responsible for bringing to life, the association’s vision and strategy. Sally Cowan Chief Operations Officer (Places) Prior to the YMCA I founded a youth homelessness project in the Wyre Forest, and gained front line experience of working with vulnerable young people who have been made homeless. It was here that my dedication to serving communities was ignited. I’ve been a part of the YMCA family since 2007 and feel blessed every day to be part of such an amazing organisation. I believe that the work of the YMCA really does have the power to transform lives – and see this evidenced everyday through the dedication and hard work of our staff teams. Jill Law Chief Corporate Officer I joined the YMCA in June 2009 having worked and qualified in the accountancy profession for over 20 years. I feel truly blessed to be part of a such an inspirational organisation knowing that the work the Corporate Team does behind the scenes contributes in such a positive way to the lives of the people we serve, with our Christian Ethos and Values at the heart of everything we do. Outside of work, I can normally be found on the touchline of a football pitch supporting my son on his grassroots journey. I’m also an FA Level 1 Qualified Football Coach too! Jo Goldie Chief Operations Officer – Programmes Prior to joining YMCA my background has been within the criminal justice, predominantly the Probation service where I have worked as an Assistant Chief Officer of a leading Community Rehabilitation Company based in West Mercia. Prior to this I had been working for a Christian Housing Charity with a national remit developing programmes and services for ex-offenders across the country and serving as part of their senior leadership team. It is a privilege now to combine my working experience and my faith filled passion for my local community to work and serve within my home area in the Black Country and impact the lives of the young people in this community. Senior Leadership Team Lenny Allan Head of Housing Mel Braden Head of Nurseries & Quality Blantina Chipangura Executive Head of HR & Ethos Natalie Gilliland PA to the Chief Officers Jim Gowman Group HSE & Technologies Manager Phil Gray Christian Mission Co-ordinator Louise Kumar Head of Learning & Skills Jo Philips Group Finance Manager Clare Roberts-Molloy Lead Bid & Tender Writer Rachael Taylor Supported Lodgings Manager Luke Tyler Head of Health & Wellbeing Michael Rossington Executive Head of Transition & Redevelopment ABOUT Contact Us Terms And Conditions Privacy And Cookies Accessibility GET INVOLVED Volunteer Work With Us Donate STAY IN TOUCH YMCA BLACK COUNTRY GROUP 38 Carters Green West Bromwich B70 9LG Registered Company No: 4116412 Charity No: 1086320 HCA No: L4550 YMCA enables people to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Inspired by, and faithful to, our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive. SUPPORT & ADVICE ACCOMMODATION FAMILY WORK HEALTH & WELLBEING TRAINING & EDUCATION