Vision
“Our vision is an enviroment in which all those involved with Toyhouse can develope their skills and resilience, enabling them to achieve their aspirtations”
Mission Statement
Toyhouse makes a difference: …..
by supporting the wellbeing of families locally and throughout the community. With over 35 years’ experience of working with families through the medium of play, Toyhouse fosters attachment between parents and children, enabling them to interact together and share experiences. Toyhouse empowers individuals, families, volunteers and employees to develop the skills and reslience to achieve their aspirations……………..
early support for a better future
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The Management Committee is the Governing Body of Toyhouse and consists of a maximum of 15 people with an interest in the ethos and the service delivery of the organisation.
Members are usually elected by the Toyhouse Membership at the AGM – Annual General Meeting, held each autumn. People are nominated for their interest and involvement in at least one area of Toyhouse service delivery and stand for a year but can be re-elected each year.
After the AGM The Management Committee elects its own Officers to serve for the upcoming year. Currently there are 15 Management Committee members and the Officers are:
PATRON: Cath Armstrong
CHAIR PERSON: Sandra Kendal
VICE CHAIRS: Sue Cox
TREASURER: Val Whitehead
MINUTES SECRETARY: Joy Hastings
MEMBERS:
Janet Waldron
Donna Brown Toby Evans Ana Jechiu Kalsoom Khan Muna Omar
Sian Harris
The current members bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise to the organisation, supporting Toyhouse work and ensuring all we deliver is in accordance with our Aims & Mission. Between then they have the following areas of expertise: An Early Years teacher; a Nursery Nurse; a Midwife; a Health Visitor; a Health Strategist; a Community Worker; a Sound Engineer; a former Head Teacher; a Special Needs Teacher; a former Toyhouse Volunteer; a Business Executive; a person who has run their own business and a former OFSTED Inspector.
Management Committee meetings are held 6 times per year in The Toyhouse Centre.