Meet the Community Initiatives team
Ruth Richardson
Community Development Manager
Hello! I am Ruth Richardson, the Community Development Manager and I manage the Community Initiatives team. I started working for One Vision Housing in October 2009 and I’m excited about all the existing work that is being done but even more so about all the potential work we are looking to do in the future.
I have worked within community development for the past five years and am passionate about seeing communities strengthened and sustained through residents working with local service providers to find long lasting solutions to local issues.
If you would like to get in touch to talk about the Community Initiatives in your area, or if you have any ideas then please contact me on 0300 365 1111 or email me on ruth.richardson@ovh.org.uk
Tracie Lee
Community Initiatives Officer
Hi, my name is Tracie Lee and I am the Community Initiatives Officer and my role is to assist with the development and delivery of community initiatives that benefit the neighborhoods in which OVH operates. I also work towards developing and promoting resident empowerment and increasing community involvement.
Since graduating from University in 2005, I have worked in the community development/ engagement field.
If you would like to get in touch to talk about the Community Initiatives in your area, or if you have any ideas then please contact me on 0300 365 1111 or email me on tracie.lee@ovh.org.uk
Pauline Lawrenson
Health Promotion Officer
I’m Pauline Lawrenson, the Health Promotion Officer, part funded by Sefton NHS and I have been in post since March 09. My role is to promote and increase health awareness throughout the OVH workforce and the communities in which OVH operates.
I have been involved in the Health field for many years now as a former personal trainer and pilates instructor. I am excited to have the opportunity to continue raising awareness and improving people’s health and look forward to carrying out all the interesting initiatives I have planned!
If you would like to get in touch to talk about the Community Initiatives in your area, or if you have any ideas then please contact me on 0300 365 1111 or email me on pauline.lawrenson@ovh.org.uk
Bill Merritt
Youth Engagement Coordinator
Hello, my name is Bill Merritt and I am the Youth Engagement Coordinator. My role in the organisation is to coordinate initiatives targeted at young people to increase OVH’s level of youth engagement.
My previous role in One Vision was a with the ASB team as an ASB officer, but I have also been in the youth work field for nearly twenty years. I believe that developing and providing the right guidance to young people is an important way of dealing with the negative perception that they are given. In my role, I aim to work with the young people living with OVH neighbourhoods and promote them in a more positive light.
If you would like to get in touch to talk 0300 365 1111 or email me on bill.merritt@ovh.org.uk
Mo Dodd
Community Centre Attendant
Hello there, my name is Mo Dodd and I am the Community Centre Attendant currently looking after Ford Lane Community Centre and Cathy Roberts Memorial Hall. (See Community Centre page)
My role is to open and close the centres when required, provide assistance to groups and events, and ensure cleaning, security and attendance is of a good standard.
I have been an attendant/caretaker for these centres for over 15 years now, mostly being based at Cathy Roberts Memorial Hall, but now that centre usage has increased and more and more groups are choosing to run from our centres, I am needed to split my time between the two.
If you would like to make any enquiries about either of the halls please contact a member of the Community Initiatives Team on 0300 365 1111.
Fran Cox
Neighbourhood Worklessness Development Co-ordinator
Hi, I’m Fran Cox the Neighbourhood Worklessness Development Co-ordinator. I have worked in Community Development for the past 10 years, most recently as the Community Development Manager for Linacre and Derby area. My role is a partnership between Sefton CVS and One Vision Housing, I’m here to support you with all your employment, education and training needs and to find out what barriers you face so I can help to remove them. I will be highlighting different support services, events and opportunities across the area and holding regular drop in surgeries in local venues so you will get the opportunity to see how I can help.
If you need some support or would like more information give me a call on 0151 944 2426.
