A steering group oversees the Youth Alliance, comprising representatives from local and national charities, housing associations, Local Authority Youth Services, and the #BeeWell partnership.
Together, they bring decades of expertise and experience in creating a Greater Manchester that works for young people. This group connects the Alliance to key stakeholders and decision-makers, including funders, local authorities, education providers, and healthcare organisations.
The steering group serves as ambassadors for the Alliance, playing a vital role in growing membership and sharing our impact. They also provide governance, ensuring the effective delivery of initiatives and holding the project team accountable.
The current membership is:
- Stuart Dunne – Youth Focus North West (interim chair)
- Alex Fairweather – GMYN
- Samuel Remi-Akinwale – Young Manchester
- Francesca Speakman – #BeeWell
- Caroline Gleaves – Gorsehill Studios
- Sally Carr – Street Games
- Jodie Barber – Oldham Youth Service
- Karina Nyananyo – 42nd Street
- Noah Mellor – Salford CVS
- Anita Chouan – EY Foundation
- Ella Saltiel – Salford CVS
- Emma Hutchinson – Bolton Lads and Girls Club
- Dominic Rice – Bolton Youth Service
- Saskia Metcalf – Z Arts
- Tim Rumley – Salford Youth Service
- Emma Cutler – HOME
- Sam Palmer – Respect for All
