Our people

Our people bring together local knowledge, experience and specialist expertise, united by a shared commitment to giving every child the best possible start in life.
Our locally recruited teams work closely with families, communities and partners, supported by our central team, trustees and Advisory Council. Together, they provide the leadership, insight and expertise that help strengthen early years systems and create lasting change for children and families.

Our people

Our people bring together local knowledge, experience and specialist expertise, united by a shared commitment to giving every child the best possible start in life.
Our locally recruited teams work closely with families, communities and partners, supported by our central team, trustees and Advisory Council. Together, they provide the leadership, insight and expertise that help strengthen early years systems and create lasting change for children and families.

Aida Cable

CEO

Nicola Casey

Head of Partnerships and Development

Nina Gilbert

Early Years Health Lead

Nicole Cassidy

Director of Programmes, Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland

Imogen Hirsch

Director of Design, Development and Strategic Planning

Chris Wellings

Director of Learning and Impact

Lucy Vidal

Director of Finance & Technology

Denise Coster

Senior Evaluation and Research Manager

Sara Nelson

Head of Communications (interim)

Ellie Foreman

Head of Communications (maternity leave)

Dr Caroline Guard

Senior Strategy Manager, Parent Outreach & Engagement

Lavinia Kaita

Finance Officer and Business Partner

Dr Ellinor Olander

Senior Evaluation and Data Manager

Sophie Osborne

Development & Communications Officer

Kavisha Satheeskumar

Finance Assistant

Paige Sinkler

Trust and Foundations Manager

Jo Winstanley

Head of People (Interim)

Karla Capstick

Director of Programme (Stoke-on-Trent)

Discover how our people make a difference

Our approach

See how Thrive at Five works alongside families, communities and local partners to strengthen early years systems.

Our impact

Explore the evidence, stories and results showing how our work is making a difference for children and families.

Partner with us

Discover how funders, policymakers and local organisations can work with Thrive at Five.

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