Meet the Team

Interim CEO

Emma has 10 years of experience within the early years sector. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare and studied in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Emma is also our Childrens safeguarding lead.

Resettlement Manager

Lynne has worked at The Roberts Centre for six and a half years. In her role as Resettlement Manager, she works with care-experienced young people and individuals and families at risk of homelessness. Lynne is also our Adult safeguarding lead. Lynne was born and studied in Portsmouth. She volunteered and then worked with Naval families before starting her 30-year career in the voluntary sector.

Family tenancy support and Contact Centre manager

Natalie has worked with children and families for over 20 years and holds a degree in Early Years Care and Education. Natalie has worked with children in day nurseries and families across the world in the leisure industry. Natalie is now applying her knowledge to leading her teams in supporting families across many of our projects.

Finance Manager

Nicky is a Chartered Accountant and worked in practice for almost twenty years before joining The Roberts Centre in 2020. Her role is to make sure the charity's money is safe, properly used and accounted for, and to ensure continuous improvement in cost-effectiveness so that we can achieve the best possible outcomes for our service users.