Our Staff

All Staff

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  Jon Carling

  Chief Executive Officer

  Jon Carling is the Chief Executive Officer of Catalyst Stockton on Tees.

  jon.carling@catalyststockton.org

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  Karen Grundy

  Strategic Programmes Manager

  Karen joined the Catalyst team in April 2019 as the Community Programme Manager, she is at the forefront in providing opportunities for groups and individuals from the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) across the Borough.

  karen.grundy@catalyststockton.org

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  Lucy Owens

  Volunteer Manager

  Lucy Owens joined the Catalyst team in September 2020. Lucy has previously worked for the National Trust and has extensive experience in the voluntary sector, managing and working closely with volunteers.

  lucy.owens@catalyststockton.org

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  Ben Chisanga

  Migration Coordinator

  Ben has an experienced background in community development and joined our team in February 2020.

  ben.chisanga@catalyststockton.org

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  David Ballantyne

  Finance Officer

  David joined Catalyst in June 2019 and works part-time as the Finance Officer.

  david.ballantyne@catalyststockton.org

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  Fiza Iqbal

  Marketing & Communications Officer

  Fiza a former Teesside University Marketing Lecturer joined the Catalyst team in 2016. Fiza manages all of Catalyst’s internal and external communications helping to promote the thriving VCSE sector in Stockton-on-Tees.

  fiza.iqbal@catalyststockton.org

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  Catherine Richardson

  Finding Me Care Home Projects Coordinator

  Catherine joined Catalyst in July 2019 as the Care Home Navigator supporting clients and families who are looking to find an appropriate care home.

  catherine.richardson@catalyststockton.org

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  Helen Burns

  Community Hub Co-ordinator

  Helen joined Catalyst in 2021 as the Community Hub Co-ordinator. Helen has worked extensively as a volunteer locally and overseas. This included leading volunteers in a church setting and in aid trips abroad.

  helen.burns@catalyststockton.org

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  Steve Thompson

  Digital Inclusion Coordinator

  Steve joined the Catalyst team in Apr 2021 as our Digital Inclusion Coordinator. The Digital Inclusion programme aims to deliver the “Essential Digital Skills” programme to Stockton Communities. The programme is tailor-made to fit peoples abilities and is very user friendly. 

  steve.thompson@catalyststockton.org

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  Alice Robinson

  Volunteer Coordinator (Adult Social Care)

  Alice is our Volunteer Coordinator (Adult Social Care), a new role funded by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. Alice is coordinating the volunteering scheme, establishing a network of passionate volunteers to befriend and support service users in receipt of Adult Social Care.

  alice.robinson@catalyststockton.org

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  Annette Davies

  Finance Officer

  In 2020, Annette joined Catalyst, initially as an agency worker, providing support to the finance team.

  annette.davies@catalyststockton.org

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  Heather Campbell

  Project Officer

  Heather joined Catalyst in 2016 after volunteering and working for a local sight loss charity since 2005.

  Heather.campbell@catalyststockton.org

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  Claire Andrews

  Roseworth Big Local - Community Development Worker

  Claire joined Catalyst in 2020 as the Community Development Worker for Roseworth Big Local

  claire.andrews@catalyststockton.org

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  Sara Dalton

  School Impact Officer

  Sara joined Catalyst in April 2021 as our School Impact Officer and is responsible for partnership working to help build confidence, self-esteem and resilience in young people.

  sara.dalton@catalyststockton.org