BARNSLEY COMMUNITY GYMNASTICS ACADEMY
THE STORY OF BARNSLEY COMMUNITY GYMNASTICS ACADEMY
From Passion to Profession
Barnsley Community Gymnastics Academy was started for the benefit of Barnsley and its people. The aim is to promote exercise with a focus on gymnastics that spans all the stages of life, and ability with inclusivity at its heart. To do this the charity aims to provide the best accessible facility it can, with state of the art equipment and excellent coaching.
With a focus on mentoring and training young people as club helpers, coaches, judges and in events organisation, it seeks to raise aspiration among its young participants providing volunteering and employment opportunities that will help maintain physical and mental health.
DIRECTORS OF TRUSTEES
Litha Bacon
I am one of Barnsley Gymnastics Club's Trustee. I am a teacher by profession. I have been a governor at different schools in the last 20 years. I have supported our son in his gymnastics journey since he was 3 years old. I am passionate about education and sport. I approve wholeheartedly our club's efforts to provide a thriving environment for staff, gymnasts and their families creating a supportive community hub.
Lucy Barker
Trustee information coming soon
Carol Taylor
Trustee information coming soon
Kelly Phillips
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Senior Leadership Team
Vasiliki Scurfield
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Information Coming Soon
Ellie Farrell
Head Coach
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Amy Ryans
Operations Manager
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Ben O'Hara
Non-Executive Director
Hi, I’m Ben, and I serve as a Non-Executive Director on our Senior Leadership Team. I contribute my time to the club as a volunteer, providing strategic oversight and professional guidance to ensure we remain a thriving part of the community. I took on my role as a director in 2020, and since then I have been proud to help lead our successful transition from a CASC into a registered charity.
In my professional life, I work within the public sector, and I bring that corporate knowledge and strategic thinking to help guide the club’s operations. I provide a high level of technical expertise to our leadership, specifically regarding data, analysis, and digital infrastructure. I am responsible for setting up our systems and ensuring we get the best possible use out of the software available to us, allowing our staff to focus on what they do best while the "behind the scenes" runs as efficiently as possible.
My commitment to the club is deeply personal and is rooted in my experience as a parent. I first walked through these doors over a decade ago when both of my children started gymnastics as three-year-olds. Now aged 14 and 12, they are still active members today. Having been a "gym parent" for eleven years, I have seen first-hand the positive impact this club has on young people’s confidence and resilience. I am dedicated to ensuring that the same high-quality, sustainable, and charitable environment remains available for every family that joins us.
