Our Non Executive Directors
Listed below is information on our current non executive directors, who are responsible for the development of our programmes and projects.
In addition to our current directors, we also have a small and dedicated team of independent consultants trainers, facilitators and volunteers who are all instrumental in the ongoing progressions of Yorkshire Mentoring and the programmes we deliver.
If you are interested in becoming involved, please email us via our contacts page to request more information.
Jane Walton - Wakefield
Karol Thornton - Leeds
Jane has been a director for over 10 years and has over 20 years experience of designing, developing, implementing, managing and reviewing mentoring programmes. She has a background in education, human resources, enterprise and the cultural sector. She is a qualified mentor and teacher and specialises in developing mentoring that enables people to progress positively whether in education, employment, self-employment or life.
Jane is trained in safeguarding, mental health awareness and first aid and information advice and guidance. Jane's recent work has focused on young people and adults who are recovering from mental health issues. Jane is currently involved in work with the Youth in Mind project, Kirklees Success Centres peer mentoring programme, the Workers' Educational Association Active Citizens project and enterprise mentoring for Princes Trust and Unltd.
Jane's role with Yorkshire Mentoring is to identify potential partners that work with client groups where mentoring could make a difference. Jane designs programmes, recruits and trains mentors and then matches them with mentees. Jane provides on-going supervision and review for the mentors. As examples Jane has trained 6th form students to mentor younger pupils who are looked after and young adults in supported housing to mentor each other.
In her spare time Jane is a school and college governor and an avid Castleford Tigers fan. Jane can be contacted at Jane4yorkshire@btinternet.com
Karol is a director of Yorkshire Mentoring CIC.
He has over 25 years experience training, teaching and of working in the local government and voluntary sector.
Karol’s expertise is in writing and devising projects & programmes specialising in volunteer management and restorative practice.
Karol is currently leading the work with West Yorkshire VRU and Safer Kirklees.
He continues to support and coach a number of small community groups across the region and was the founder of Yorkshire Skillshare, a networking forum bringing together entrepreneurs who are socially minded and creating professional development opportunities.
Karol is experienced in delivering presentations and addressing local, national and international conferences. He was key to achieving the quality kite mark standards, IIV (Investor in Volunteers) and the Leeds Compact Kite Mark for the volunteer programmes he was involved in a professional capacity whilst working for the local authority.
Karol has a BA Hons in Youth & Community work and is a qualified Teacher Educator.
He can be contacted at karol@yorkshirementoring.org.uk
Eve Remington - Halifax
Eve has 15 years of experience working within Children’s Specialist Services, working with children, young people, parents and families. Eve’s journey started at Leeds University with BSc and MSc in Psychology.
While studying, she became a volunteer mentor with young people and this is where she found her passion for empowering and supporting others to reach their potential. Her career progressed, supporting young people within the criminal justice system, including working within the HM Prison Service, Substance Misuse services and Social Care, improving outcomes for children and families.
Eve has mentored volunteers, individuals and staff teams enhancing their practice, delivery, skills and impact. Eve’s skills and qualifications allow her to deliver effective training packages, one to one coaching and provide workshops, with a focus on emotional wellbeing, emotional intelligence, personal and professional development.
Eve is a non-executive director for Yorkshire Mentoring CIC and her experience includes: coaching, mentoring, workforce development, training, evidence based parenting programme delivery and clinical supervision.