Our Staff & Volunteers

The charity has a board of 6 Trustees.

Staff at the Centre:

Julia Downes (Jules!)

Centre Manager

Jules has been involved with Pendragon since 2013 and helped to raise the funds to convert the building and equip it with the sensory equipment. Jules enjoys working at the Centre, meeting new people and building relationships with our regular service users. Jules continues to find further fundraising opportunities and ensure that the Centre runs smoothly. Outside of work Jules enjoys walking her dogs, being part of the local amateur dramatics society and reading.

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Niamh Pearce

Centre Facilitator

Niamh found out about Pendragon through her sister as she attends sessions here. Niamh loves that the centre is accessible to everyone and can be adapted to everyone’s needs. She enjoys welcoming new people and regulars through the doors. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

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Debbie Searle

Centre facilitator

Debbie has been a supporter of Pendragon since it opened and her daughter attends every week. Debbie used to be a volunteer at the centre before getting the role of centre facilitator.She loves meeting all the service users who attend and seeing them all have fun! Outside of work Debbie enjoys walking her dog, making and sewing sensory bean bags and spending time with her family.

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Jane Wansbrough

Centre Facilitator

Jane moved to Northallerton last year & her new neighbour mentioned that Pendragon were looking for volunteers. Jane has previously worked with children with additional needs. Jane progressed from a volunteer to a staff member and enjoys seeing how people benefit from the Centre. Smiles say everything! Outside of Pendragon Jane enjoys spending time with her family, gardening and walking, exploring the Yorkshire Countryside.

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Sarah Cowper

Centre Facilitator

After my friend told me about this wonderful place, I really wanted to be part of the team.

As I spent many days in hospital with my son after his diagnosis of Cholesteatoma, I can relate to some of the difficulties us as parents face.

My role here gives me the opportunity to help others.

In my spare time I enjoy taking part in cycling for charity events and as a challenge I cycled Coast 2 Coast to raise money for the MS Society completing 150 miles in one day.

As a dog lover I rescued 2 pups in need of a home, who both bring lots of fun.

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Jill Gill

Centre Facilitator

Jill found out about Pendragon when searching for a new role. Knowing the wonderful benefits of sensory activities and play, Jill joined us.

She enjoys welcoming people to the centre and building relationships. She loves that the centre welcomes everyone including those with ADHD and anxiety.

Outside of work Jill enjoys hiking, reading and dance.

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Volunteers

We are always looking for more volunteers – please contact the Centre if you can help us out!

Karrigan Hope

Volunteer

Karrigan has volunteered at Pendragon for several years. She attends with Gail (her support worker) every Wednesday.

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Harry Galvin

Volunteer

Harry joined us after volunteering at the centre for a couple of years. Harry previously worked with young adults at the local PLC college and has now started at Leeds university. He will be greatly missed by the team. We look forward to his visits when he is home and appreciate his continued support.

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Testimonials

We've been coming as a family since my littest was a baby, we absolutely love the place, great facilities and staff. Always such a pleasure and such fun for everyone. Highly recommend.

My child woke up this morning and said 'today is the best day of my life because I am going to Pendragon!

This is the first birthday party that my son has been able to access and enjoyed.

School have noticed changes in behaviours and attitude since attending sessions at Pendragon, now building relationships with staff and other children.

Perfect for my child as there are not the crowds that you get at soft play centres.

My daughter attends weekly as it was recommended by her physiotherapist and Occupational therapist. From the very first session it helped her co-ordination, core strength and general gross motor skills.

I attended with my son who is under sensitive and loves laying on the padding whilst I squish him with the therapy ball - this place is so safe and I don't have to worry about what other people think.

Great that we have found Pendragon as it's somewhere we can socialise as a family and we always struggle to find somewhere that has a hoist as my child is too big for me to lift now so this Centre is perfect for our needs.

My 2 year old child loved the freedom of being to run around and enjoyed all of the sensory lights.

I am a carer of an adult who attends Pendragon and he is making so much progress - he is registered blind & never tidies up at home but has helped Pendragon staff put balls back into the ball pool today.

Book your visit today

Booking is essential here at Pendragon, so please either give us a call, message us on Facebook, send an email or use the contact form to book. We look forward to hearing from you.