Karla Capstick

Director of Programme (Stoke-on-Trent)

Karla has joined the Thrive at Five team after leading the multi award winning Nottingham, Small Steps Big Changes ‘A…

Cathy Wilson

Parent and Community Outreach Lead

Cathy has lived in Stoke-on-Trent for most of her life. Having always worked with children and families, Cathy’s journey begun…

Danika Wilson

Parent Connector

Danika Wilson, a mother of two and born and raised in Stoke-on-Trent, first got involved with Thrive at Five as…

Julie Norcup

Peripatetic Support Leader

Julie was born and raised in Stoke-on-Trent and still lives in the local area. She has worked in a range…

Leanne Taylor

Peripatetic Support Leader

Leanne has always known she wants to work with children. After qualifying in childcare, Leanne gained experience in nursery settings…

Lesley Richards

Community Coordinator

Lesley, who having been born in Stoke and having raised a family there, brings with her local knowledge to build…

Nikki Davies

Parent Connector

Nikki Davies, a mum of one teenager, was born and raised in Stoke-on-Trent. Her early motherhood experiences revealed limited local…

Nina Gilbert

0-2 Development Lead

Nina is a passionate advocate for improving children’s outcomes in Stoke. As a mother of four, she understands the evolving…

Norah Minshall

Early Years Development Lead

Norah was bought up in Stoke and raised her children there who now have little ones of their own. After…

Patrick Myers

Programme and Partnership Lead

Patrick has worked in Children’s Services for 25 years. In the NHS, University sector and local government he focused on…

Rhianna Peverill

Communications Coordinator

Rhianna moved to Stoke-on-Trent aged nine and has stayed local to the Abbey Hulton area ever since. Now having two…

Tabi Snow

Parent Connector

Tabi lives in Stoke and has a daughter who has just started school. She began her career as a nursery…