OUR STAFF

Director Judy Robinson	judy.robinson@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Takes overall strategic responsibility for the work, and managing on behalf of the Trustee Board the financial and legal responsibilities of The Regional Forum.
PA to Judy Robinson Sarah Janicwicz
As well as PA to Judy, this post is first point of contact for many people at the Forum.
Regional Development Officer Ruth Beattie	ruth.beattie@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2322
Ruth co-ordinates the regional ChangeUp subcontracts including the financial and progress monitoring, supports region-wide VCS infrastructure development and is supporting the development of a regional equalities network.
Regional Development Officer WYLDA Lucy Beckingham	lucy.beckingham@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Supports and facilitates the ongoing development of WYLDA (West Yorkshire Local Development Agencies) a strategic partnership of voluntary and community sector infrastructure and infrastructure support organisations in West Yorkshire.
Development Manager Communications & Information Rob Cook	rob.cook@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
The Communications & Information Manager sets up, manages and develops all the information and communications systems for our members and external partners, production of printed materials is their other main area of responsibility.
Head of Development Mark Crowe	mark.crowe@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2303
Mark’s work centres on connecting vcs infrastructure to public agencies, identifying opportunities and facilitating vcs engagement.
Regions Health Project Manager Emma Easton	emma.easton@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Emma coordinates and reports on the activities of all nine regional voluntary sector networks in delivering the Strategic Partner contract with the Department of Health.
Rural Policy Officer Danielle Firholz	danielle.firholz@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300

Development Officer Policy & Engagement Stephen Fox	stephen.fox@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Stephen works on developing and interpreting policy within the voluntary and community sector.
Administrator (Membership and Conferences) Ian Gardner	ian.gardner@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Ian deals with all Membership related services and Conference bookings for the Forum.
Deputy Director Alison Haskins	alison.haskins@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Alison leads on policy and engagement work for the Forum, and oversees internal operational functions and planning.
Programme Director (BME Programme) Muzahid Khan	muzahid.khan@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Muz manages the BME Programme which works to improve awareness of and collaboration with the BME VCS amongst general VCS, service providers, regional agencies and local authorities.
Administrative Secretary Matilda Koroveshi	matilda.koroveshi@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Matilda’s role is to provide admin support to all meetings that the Regional Forum facilitate & general office functions.
Administration Manager Maria Lambert	maria.lambert@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Our Administration Manager is responsible for the running of contract administration and reporting systems within the organisation and has supervisory responsibility for the Administration team.
Business Development Manager Brian Lawrence	brian.lawrence@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2323
Brian’s primary role is to develop new projects and funding opportunities for the Forum, to ensure a sustainable and independent future.
Policy & Communications Officer (BME Programme) Ivelina Metchkarova-Taylor	ivelina.metchkarova-taylor@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Ivelina's role is to improve awareness of and collaboration with the BME VCS amongst general VCS, service providers, regional agencies and local authorities.
Finance & IT Manager Phil Newby	phil.newby@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Phil oversees the various funding streams within the Forum and is in constant demand with IT issues.
Rural Network Manager Sophie Price

Development Officer Research & Information Andrew Scott	andrew.scott@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2300
Andrew identifies and collates research relevant to the VCS in our region. He continues to support Rob in his work and is responsible for the Forum’s several websites' content, the monthly e-News and electronic newsgroups.
Development Officer (Workforce & Skills) Amanda Vickers	amanda.vickers@regionalforum.org.uk 0113 394 2305
Supports the sub-regional Learning and Skills consortia and acts as liaison with the Learning and Skills Council.