What we do

Our team

The Switch Now team have extensive knowledge and experience of working with young people with learning difficulties, disabilities, autism and additional needs. They come from education, training, care, health, commercial and industry specific backgrounds, with a whole host of qualifications and skills to ensure the best learning experience is provided for our co-workers. All Switch Now staff complete regular, relevant, professional training in order to offer a high level of support for our co-workers at all times.

Catherine Fairholm

Catherine Fairholm

Founder and Managing Director
Nicola Barrett

Nicola Barrett

Head of Job Coaching and Deputy Director
Amanda Donnelly

Amanda Donnelly

Co-worker Support
Samantha Young

Samantha Young

Project Leader - Switch Kitchen & Catering
Phil Bales

Phil Bales

Non-Exec Director
Claire Sullivan

Claire Sullivan

Project Leader and Switch Socials Lead
Ceri Parker

Ceri Parker

Project Leader Community Projects
Ian Cameron

Ian Cameron

Co-worker Support Volunteer
Jeanette Popham

Jeanette Popham

Qualifications Lead
Rosie Hobbs

Rosie Hobbs

Co-worker Support Volunteer
Cathy Redwood

Cathy Redwood

Maths & English Lead