hyh is led by a group of Trustees and a Chief Executive, Jonny Whitehead, supported by the leadership team and Youth Advisory Board.
Jonny Whitehead
Chief ExecutiveJonny joined the team in January 2022 with over twenty years’ experience of senior management roles in the not-for-profit sector. He has a breadth of experience across service delivery, communications and public affairs, partnership development, strategy and operational leadership. He is a charity trustee, a fellow of the RSA and has been a school governor and a volunteer for a number of environmental, human rights and community organisations.
“I vividly remember my first charity work when I was at school, volunteering on the weekly ‘soup run’ up to the homeless community living under the bullring at waterloo station. Now, after nearly 30 years in the not for profit sector I’m delighted to have returned to what, sadly, remains an urgent and important cause, namely homelessness. Young people face huge challenges at the best of times, let alone as we emerge from a pandemic. At the sharp end of that, preventing and tackling youth homelessness is so important for a frighteningly large number of young people across the UK and here in Hertfordshire.”
Leadership Team
Caroline Neill
Job Share: Head of Fundraising & Communications Caroline joined hyh in 2019. Caroline’s background is in consumer book publishing with roles in Marketing & PR and Digital. She has experience within the fashion industry, voluntary sector and as part of the client services team for a creative agency.
‘It is a pleasure to lead our Fundraising team, working closely with supporters and funders to grow our income, in order for hyh to provide our range of vital services to young people and their families. We would love to hear from you if you can help us to raise awareness and funds!’
Tamora Burford
Job Share: Head of Fundraising & Communications Tamora joined hyh in June 2024. Tamora has over 15 years’ experience working in fundraising within the not-for-profit sector and is particularly passionate about supporting young people. Tamora also has experience of working within the education sector and spent time working for the commercial agency at the BBC.
Paul Boty
Finance Manager
Paul joined hyh in March 2023. Paul is a chartered accountant with a background in finance management, management accounts, business systems development and financial modelling. Paul was previously working in University Education and the Local government where he managed a housebuilder and local major airport for a local council.