Our Non-Executive Directors
Our non-executive directors are responsible for the development of our programmes and projects.
In addition to our current directors, we also have a small, dedicated team of independent consultants, trainers, facilitators and volunteers, who are all instrumental in 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
Jane has been a director for over 15 years. Jane has over 25 years of experience in 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 in day-to-day life.
Jane's recent work has focused on young people and adults who are recovering from mental health issues. She is also currently involved in the Kirklees Success Centre peer mentoring programme, Migration Yorkshire’s Starting Your Business project, and the Halifax Opportunities Fund’s Rising Stars project to match volunteer mentors with students at Halifax Academy.
In her spare time, Jane is also a trustee for the Rugby League Cares charity, Wakefield Well Women Centre and is chair of the Castleford Heritage Trust.
Karol Thornton - Leeds
Karol is a director of Yorkshire Mentoring CIC. He has over 30 years of experience training, teaching and 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 the West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership and Safer Kirklees. He continues to support and coach several small community groups across the region.
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 while working for Leeds City Council.
Karol has a BA Hons in Youth & Community work and is a qualified Teacher Educator.
Eve Remington - Halifax
Eve has 20 years of experience working within Children’s Specialist Services, working with children, young people, parents and families.
Eve’s journey started at Leeds University while studying a 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 and one-to-one coaching and provide workshops with a focus on emotional well-being, emotional intelligence, and personal and professional development.