Rebecca D'Arcy - Chair of the board
Rebecca is a Development Manager at the Youth Sport Trust, a national charity promoting the benefits of play and sport for young people. She has 22 years of experience in sports development, primarily in the Humber region. Rebecca is also a school governor focusing on PE and sport. She is part of an active family which enjoys activities like dog walking, golf, skiing, and football.
Rebecca D'Arcy - Chair of the board
Rebecca is a Development Manager at the Youth Sport Trust, a national charity promoting the benefits of play and sport for young people. She has 22 years of experience in sports development, primarily in the Humber region. Rebecca is also a school governor focusing on PE and sport. She is part of an active family which enjoys activities like dog walking, golf, skiing, and football.
Steve Curtis - Vice Chair; Senior Independent Director
Steve is Head of Sport at the University of Hull and has over 15 years of experience in sports development. He holds degrees in sport and education and has worked to improve sports programs in higher education. Outside of work, Steve chairs the BUCS Rugby League Advisory Group and sits on the RFL Community Game Board. He enjoys rugby, squash, running, and triathlons and is part of an active family with his wife and two children.
Steve Curtis - Vice Chair; Senior Independent Director
Steve is Head of Sport at the University of Hull and has over 15 years of experience in sports development. He holds degrees in sport and education and has worked to improve sports programs in higher education. Outside of work, Steve chairs the BUCS Rugby League Advisory Group and sits on the RFL Community Game Board. He enjoys rugby, squash, running, and triathlons and is part of an active family with his wife and two children.
Richard Skewis - Chair, Finance and Audit Committee
Richard is a Partner at Sowerby Chartered Accountants with over 20 years of experience helping businesses grow and succeed. He advises clients on business, finance, and tax matters. Richard supports the Board with financial oversight in his role as Finance and Audit Chair.
Richard Skewis - Chair, Finance and Audit Committee
Richard is a Partner at Sowerby Chartered Accountants with over 20 years of experience helping businesses grow and succeed. He advises clients on business, finance, and tax matters. Richard supports the Board with financial oversight in his role as Finance and Audit Chair.
Ellie Westwood - Member of the Advocacy and Influence Committee
Ellie is a communications manager for the global chemicals company INEOS. She has worked in communications and media in the Humber region for more than 15 years and is passionate about helping people embrace healthy lifestyles to promote happy and successful environments. Ellie is a married mum of two young boys and is a keen runner, regularly taking part in local races to stay motivated!
Ellie Westwood - Member of the Advocacy and Influence Committee
Ellie is a communications manager for the global chemicals company INEOS. She has worked in communications and media in the Humber region for more than 15 years and is passionate about helping people embrace healthy lifestyles to promote happy and successful environments. Ellie is a married mum of two young boys and is a keen runner, regularly taking part in local races to stay motivated!
Jo Lambon - Equality Lead; Member, Governance and Standards Committee
Joanne is an accountant for the civil service with over 10 years’ experience. Having a disability from birth is one of her driving forces towards inclusion in sport. In her spare time, she is a volunteer in a local inclusive football club, two local football leagues and is a community ambassador for Active Humber. She enjoys going swimming and playing pickleball.
Jo Lambon - Equality Lead; Member, Governance and Standards Committee
Joanne is an accountant for the civil service with over 10 years’ experience. Having a disability from birth is one of her driving forces towards inclusion in sport. In her spare time, she is a volunteer in a local inclusive football club, two local football leagues and is a community ambassador for Active Humber. She enjoys going swimming and playing pickleball.
Laurie Fergusson - Member, Advocacy and Influence Committee
Laurie is Deputy Director of Public Health at East Riding of Yorkshire Council and has over 12 years of experience in Health Improvement and advocating for the health benefits of physical activity. Outside of work, Laurie has two adult sons, she is a keen rugby player who has played tier 3 women's rugby and is now Head Coach for Pocklington RUFC's Women's Team where she occasionally still takes to the pitch. Laurie is passionate about creating opportunities for women and girls to play sports.
Laurie Fergusson - Member, Advocacy and Influence Committee
Laurie is Deputy Director of Public Health at East Riding of Yorkshire Council and has over 12 years of experience in Health Improvement and advocating for the health benefits of physical activity. Outside of work, Laurie has two adult sons, she is a keen rugby player who has played tier 3 women's rugby and is now Head Coach for Pocklington RUFC's Women's Team where she occasionally still takes to the pitch. Laurie is passionate about creating opportunities for women and girls to play sports.
Andreas Michaelas - Member, Finance and Audit Committee
Andreas is the Development Manager (Workforce) and Safeguarding and Anti-Doping Lead for British Wrestling, with over 15 years’ experience in sports development. He leads on club development, education and learning, workforce development, safeguarding, and anti-doping. Alongside his role, Andreas volunteers on national groups including the UK Anti-Doping National Trainer Steering Group, the Sport Welfare Officer Network Oversight Group, and the Martial Arts Safeguarding Group. His sporting journey includes competing in Olympic weightlifting—where he medalled at Commonwealth and European level—and he also enjoys archery. In addition to his sporting background, Andreas trained and worked professionally as an archaeologist, combining his passion for history with practical fieldwork through excavations and research.
Andreas Michaelas - Member, Finance and Audit Committee
Andreas is the Development Manager (Workforce) and Safeguarding and Anti-Doping Lead for British Wrestling, with over 15 years’ experience in sports development. He leads on club development, education and learning, workforce development, safeguarding, and anti-doping. Alongside his role, Andreas volunteers on national groups including the UK Anti-Doping National Trainer Steering Group, the Sport Welfare Officer Network Oversight Group, and the Martial Arts Safeguarding Group. His sporting journey includes competing in Olympic weightlifting—where he medalled at Commonwealth and European level—and he also enjoys archery. In addition to his sporting background, Andreas trained and worked professionally as an archaeologist, combining his passion for history with practical fieldwork through excavations and research.
Kayleigh Jackson - Welfare and Safety Director; Member, Governance and Standards Committee
Kayleigh Jackson is as a qualified Youth and Community Worker and has worked in Hull and the surrounding area for over 15 years having started her journey with the Tigers Trust in 2005, on work experience she was soon able to progress to a paid casual. During the last 14 years Kayleigh has continued to progress through the Trust to the position of Head of Community, Engagement and Safeguarding, with responsibility for community and inclusion activities, with a large emphasis on youth delivery. Kayleigh has significant direct experience of working collaboratively with strategic and VCS partners to ensure the delivery of quality activities are safe and inclusive. Kayleigh has undertaken the Youth Mental Health First Aid training and all required EFL and FA Safeguarding training. Kayleigh regularly represents the Tigers Trust at national events, showcasing our work and in 2021 Kayleigh received the Civic Crown Award for her services to the community of Hull and in 2022 was nominated for the Northern Power Women, Future Leaders Award.
Kayleigh Jackson - Welfare and Safety Director; Member, Governance and Standards Committee
Kayleigh Jackson is as a qualified Youth and Community Worker and has worked in Hull and the surrounding area for over 15 years having started her journey with the Tigers Trust in 2005, on work experience she was soon able to progress to a paid casual. During the last 14 years Kayleigh has continued to progress through the Trust to the position of Head of Community, Engagement and Safeguarding, with responsibility for community and inclusion activities, with a large emphasis on youth delivery. Kayleigh has significant direct experience of working collaboratively with strategic and VCS partners to ensure the delivery of quality activities are safe and inclusive. Kayleigh has undertaken the Youth Mental Health First Aid training and all required EFL and FA Safeguarding training. Kayleigh regularly represents the Tigers Trust at national events, showcasing our work and in 2021 Kayleigh received the Civic Crown Award for her services to the community of Hull and in 2022 was nominated for the Northern Power Women, Future Leaders Award.
Heidi Bradley - Member, Advocacy and Influence
Heidi is a Regional Club Support Manager for England Athletics and has worked in both Sport and Community development for over 20 years. She is passionate about creating access for people of all ages to engage in safe and positive experiences and has led key Safeguarding projects that have brought about positive change within both the Sport and Arts sectors. Outside of her role Heidi is an Athletics Coach, supporting young athletes and mentoring other coaches as well as an active participant in the sport.
Photo wise I dont really have anything - you could potentially use my linkedin one which is me with a coffee!! but Im not sure. Its not long before the board meeting now so happy to wait and have one taken then.
Heidi Bradley - Member, Advocacy and Influence
Heidi is a Regional Club Support Manager for England Athletics and has worked in both Sport and Community development for over 20 years. She is passionate about creating access for people of all ages to engage in safe and positive experiences and has led key Safeguarding projects that have brought about positive change within both the Sport and Arts sectors. Outside of her role Heidi is an Athletics Coach, supporting young athletes and mentoring other coaches as well as an active participant in the sport.
Photo wise I dont really have anything - you could potentially use my linkedin one which is me with a coffee!! but Im not sure. Its not long before the board meeting now so happy to wait and have one taken then.