
Senior Project Manager
About Gail
Gail is the founder and driving force behind VIP and its team.
As Senior Project Manager, Gail is responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, evaluation and completion of the range of programs & activities being delivered by the VIP Arts and Sports Academy.
With over 4 decades of experience with children, young people and communities both in the private & voluntary sectors, Gail has experience in abundance when it comes to this role.
Gail’s experience includes, but is not limited to:
- Business management
- In house trainer and staff development
- First Aid trainer
- Child Protection trainer
- Competitive dance trainer
- Development of sport and dance coaches
- Examiner within U.K.A Dance governing body
- Championship adjudicator
- Policies and procedure
Gail brings a strong sense of commitment and professionalism to every program, striving to bring out the best in Children, Young People and Communities to enable everyone to reach their potential.
My passion is like a steam train travelling at 100 miles per hour and you better hold tight as you are in for the journey of your life

Building & Program Coordinator
About Heather
Heather has worked with VIP for 7 years. She started of working only in the evenings as front of house, dealing with the children, young adults, and their families.
More recently Heather has progressed into an extended role as Program Co-coordinator. Projects at VIP are being continually developed and are going from strength to strength through Heather’s knowledge and understanding of each one.
I really enjoy working for the charity as every day is different and as a result never boring and extremely rewarding

Finance and Administration Officer
About Jean
Jean is an asset to VIP with 43 years in nursing and knowledge in social work management before retiring. Jean has been a huge help within the charity helping VIP to develop and deliver varied programs to many different ages.
Jean’s role within the charity has diversified and she is now our Administration and Finance Officer responsible for all aspects of Administration, Finance & Financial Management relating to all Students, Staff & Team Members
Jean has also been a huge driving force in the development of VIP’s cookery program since its conception working with Students, Parents and family groups which has proved very rewarding.
I have enjoyed watching every group’s confidence and cookery skills grow and their willingness to try new foods and ideas has been exciting

