Julie Laming Julie started Mad4Dance over 15 years ago with a firm determination to use dance as a way of developing self-confidence and self-belief in young people. Julie has seen the positive impact dance can have on a young person’s mental wellbeing but knows there is so much more to be done to help young people in our community. Julie’s own personal experiences has also contributed to her deep commitment to help build a mental health charity for children and young people.
Emily has always had a huge passion for helping people with mental health. From her own experiences from a young age, she understands the importance of gaining the knowledge & tools to help with life’s challenges. Emily is really excited to be able to merge her passion with her professional experience as an event and project manager within the charity sector, to really help young people and truly make a difference to their lives.
Beth has lived in Christchurch for 4 years since moving over the border from Hampshire, after spending some lovely time as a child here, and wanted her own children to experience life by the sea. Beth has worked with young people and families for over 25 years, within children’s services, charities, schools and specialist counselling projects. She is dedicated to making a contribution to a local charity within her community, helping young people to flourish.
Nick was a Partner in a local firm of accountants for nearly 25 years where he worked with a cross section of owner managed and family businesses. If he had to highlight one skill those experiences gave him it would be “good listener” because there are a lot of different dynamics going on in a family business so you need to be able to pick up on the needs of not just the business but the family as well. Nick advised around 50 charities which enabled him to bring a commercial aspect to them, drawing on the experiences of his business clients to add some valuable advice to what, in recent years, has become a rapidly changing sector facing funding challenges. Nick is excited to be able to use his knowledge and experience within Helping Young Minds.
My time at Mad4Dance gave me the opportunity to make some great friends, perform in shows, and most importantly improve my confidence, which I can't thank Julie and her team enough for. Being a part of Mad4Dance is amazing, and I know I'll never forget it!
Student - Maddy
t: Julie Laming AISTD 07896 258229 e: info@mad4dance.com
Mad4Dance Centre, 61-63 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QE
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