Transformation’s management, employed staff and volunteers are all motivated primarily to give something back to others, and are totally committed to the vision and ethos of Transformation.
Our management, staff and volunteers all have relevant and current DBS checks.
Gee Patchett, Director
Gee is a trained and qualified multi-cultural person centred counsellor with twenty years experience. Her passion is to support and enable women to see and achieve their potential despite any negative past experiences. Gee has run her own fashion business and worked for two hospitals, voluntary agencies and a housing association in both management and support roles. Gee is popular for being a good listener and straight talker, acting as a “critical friend” who says it how it is. Gee’s style is encouraging and supportive, whilst being realistic.
Delores McPherson
Del has extensive experience within both the statutory and voluntary sectors of working with young people. With a degree in Psychology, and Diplomas in Integrative Counselling and Clinical supervision, she has worked in management and supervisory roles with teenagers exhibiting challenging emotional behaviour. Del has detailed knowledge of the regulatory landscape including The Children Act, Every Child Matters, Youth Matters, and London Child Protection & Safeguarding Children Procedures. She is currently studying for her NVQ Level 3 Diploma Children & Young People.
Mark Patchett
Mark oversees the organisational systems and procedures including house maintenance. With an NVQ RMA in Health and Social care, he is familiar with the regulation framework and the importance of clear systems and procedures. He has extensive experience of social enterprise, particularly in the care and employment sectors from across the country for local authorities, voluntary agencies, colleges, and housing associations. Mark has been active in community affairs all his life, particularly in Newcastle, Manchester and now East London. He has served as a school Governor and on the management Committee of a Housing Association. Mark has initiated a range of charitable voluntary organisations all of which he chaired during their early years.
Other Staff
Other staff are employed on a sessional basis according to needs and circumstances. All are fully qualified and have appropriate skills, experience and DBS checks.
Volunteers
We have a pool of volunteers who act as mentors if needed and requested by the women to work alongside qualified and motivated staff.