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: Sarah Harkins & Sue Cox
TREASURER: Val Whitehead
MINUTES SECRETARY: Joy Hastings

MEMBERS:

Janet Waldron

Imogen McEvedy

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 Journalist; 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.