Meet the Team
Community Builder Operational Lead
Daniella Marley
07496 474301​
Born and raised in Southway, Daniella is incredibly passionate about the community there and Plymouth as a whole. Her background in charity fundraising and event management hope to bring some extra joy to the area; and her previous experience as a Director and Trustee of the University of Plymouth Student Union have developed her skills in organisation, leadership, and networking. Her core values are communication, collaboration, and determination; with her passion being to support Southway residents to grow their potential and be proud of our community.
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Acting Community Builder Lead
Men’s Community Builder
Martin Jared-Davis
07496 474214
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Martin comes from a background working in health care and promoting inclusion and wellbeing for staff through staff networks. He has experience in organising events (Plymouth Pride), liaising with community groups, representing, and supporting workers’ rights and a knowledge of the environment (particularly insects). He is looking forward to building a stronger more connected community for men, so that all men know where they can go, know what is available for them and are more able to talk about the issues affecting them.
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Interests - games, reading, cinema, baking, and meeting with friends.
Mental Health and Disability Lead
Tracy Stimpson
​Tracy’s background in SEND education, advocating for better workplace mental health and wellbeing and voluntary and community work, has shaped her journey and brought her to her present role. Her city-wide responsibilities assist partnership working, supporting organisations and services of all sizes and having mapped the mental health and disability assets across the city, information retrieval will hopefully be easier for all. Tracy is one of the founders of the Plymouth Mental Health Collective, supported by the Devon Mental Health Alliance and a branch manager on the Trauma Informed Plymouth Network. She assists St Luke’s with their Compassionate Friends and Schools programmes and is helping to develop the Plymouth Area Disability Action Network. Tracy is a passionate advocate for mental and physical health, wellbeing, inclusivity, amplifying voices, building connections, encouraging collaboration and supporting meaningful change.​
Interests - fun/endurance challenges for charity, gym and dance instructing, crafts, genealogy and spending time with family and friends.
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LGBTQ+ Community Builder
Colin Davey
07985 412641
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Colin has a background in education and teaching, working with a diverse set of learners from across Plymouth and beyond for over ten years. Having been raised in Plymouth and also with a background in mental health, Colin is very aware of the importance of a strong LGBT+ community that fosters and empowers diversity, acceptance, visibility and ownership. Creating spaces where people can be authentic is a key driver in Colin's work, understanding that we all thrive when given the opportunity to embrace who we are, fostering a sense of pride and belonging.
Ethnically Diverse Communities Lead
Isatta Kallon
07496 474378
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Isatta has spent more than 20 years working in the field of social care in the community. She has worked with people worldwide including marginalised individuals and those experiencing loneliness and isolation. Isatta is a Co-founder of the Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support (DCRS). She has worked with the British Red Cross, Youth Offending Services, and Devonport Regeneration Company, just to name a few.
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Interests - meeting new people especially over a cuppa, listening to world music and long walks in nature while listening to the birds.
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Older Person’s Community Builder
Melanie Ford
07985 412645
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Melanie moved with her small family to Plymouth in 2019 and alongside studying became involved in various community initiatives, which she enjoyed immensely. Melanie is looking forward to meeting the older community of Plymouth, as they have been so welcoming, and helping to connect links between people and organisations. Melanie’s passion is having honest and open conversations with people about what they feel they would like or need to be able to thrive and then helping them to make supported steps for it to happen.
Interests - going to the beach, spending time with family and friends, travelling, cooking and music.
Devonport Community Builder
Liane Cvetanovic
07496 474237
​​Being Plymouth born, Liane is passionate about making the communities that we live in more accessible, vibrant and interactive for the people. By linking all ages, groups and abilities together, she would like to help people and change lives. She runs a local Youth Club in the Keyham area and attends a weekly Craft group. She set up and attends a monthly Book Club which has now been going for 12 years.
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Interests- Family, friends, art (painting, drawing, attending galleries), reading, watching films, talking...
East End Community Builder
Kay Nicholls
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Kay will be supporting staff using her diverse and vast experience in promoting knowledge and education in employment rights. Working to connect diverse communities within communities and promoting the wonderful work/services within these areas alongside partners. She is passionate about helping people help themselves.
Interests - Socialising, creativity in all forms, all things textile, upcycling and recycling, sharing skills.
Estover, Efford and Stonehouse Community Builder
Emily Richards
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Emily’s goal and aims are to support the local communities of Efford and Estover to improve health and wellbeing, build up resilience, help organisations to deliver groups and activities that interest the community and get the most benefit out of the resources and help available. She will be engaging with partnerships and organisations to create a positive impact.
Interests - nature, reading, Netflix, amateur photography and spending time with my family.
Stonehouse Community Builder
Helen Moore
helen.moore@fgct.co.uk
07930 881907
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Helen has been connecting communities through stone, soil, and seeds, passionate about combating social isolation and nurturing mental wellness through urban gardening workshops. Helen is excited to be able to support and champion the strengths of the Stonehouse community and to reach out to even more people who want to make positive changes in their community in this role.
Barne Barton and St Budeaux Community Builder
Mike Hookway
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Mike has been involved in community work for the last 15 years. He has worked with a diverse range of communities, including to help organising community events. Most recently he has worked in Plymouth, connecting residents to what is going on in their local community and across the city, aiding people to improve their health and wellbeing, education, training and employment opportunities. Mike is passionate about working at a ground level upwards, engaging with local communities and partner organisations to create a positive impact. He has experience in Health and Social Care over the years.
Interests - Walking on the moors and coastal footpaths.
Honicknowle and West Park Community Builder
Natalie Harrison
07496 474266
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Natalie has been involved in community work for 30 years. Having spent 7 years as a family support worker Natalie is always keen to involve others and build partnerships to make a difference to communities. She also has experience of supporting others with employability and skills and believes learning is lifelong.
Interests - Gardening and running. Likes cooking, especially baking.