Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership (KBOP)

Sarah is an experienced regional and national Contracts Manager with a demonstrated history of working in both non-profit and private sectors across Homelessness, Housing and Justice organisations. Skilled in innovation management, consortium, project management, government consultation, communication, relationship management and new business opportunities.

She began her career at Nightsafe as a volunteer supporting young people experiencing homelessness and after graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University progressed professionally, working with a number of charities and Justice organisations across the North including Shelter. She has been part of a number of ambitious pilots including Re-Unite, Greater Manchester Offenders Project, Female Offender Whole Systems Approach in GM and Transforming Rehabilitation “Through The Gate” Contracts. Nominated for UK Housing Award and winning a Northern Housing Award as part of GM Homes Partnership.

A proud Trustee of “Partners for Prisoners” charity and Fellow of Practise at the Government Outcomes Lab – Blavatnik School of Government, whilst currently leading Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership and Kirklees Domestic Abuse Specialist Services Partnership as the Programme Director. She has a passion for supporting rehabilitation and empowering individuals to achieve their aspirations and independence through innovative and asset based services.

Victoria is the Programme Manager for Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership. She oversees the quality assurance framework and drives innovation and service development across the partnership.

Prior to joining Bridges in 2020, she was an operational lead for the GM Homes Partnership. Victoria has worked on various specialist contracts in the homelessness sector over the last 9 years across Greater Manchester.

Jonathan is the Data and Impact Manager at KBOP and KDASS. He supports the operational teams who provide housing support and domestic abuse services in Kirklees, Yorkshire.

Jonathan holds a Masters in Research Methods and Public Policy, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology. His academic research focused on impact investing, specifically how the public and private sectors can collaborate to benefit society. This interest drew him to BOP and the Positive Families Partnership programme in 2019, where his key role is to work with Local Authorities and our specialist therapist teams to ensure we provide a high-quality service to families and value for money to our Borough partners.

Jonathan lives in Lancashire with his wife, two young children and the family dog. When not parenting or working, he can regularly be found cycling or fell running in his native North West England.

Charlene is the Team Leader for Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership, overseeing the referral management process as well as managing external relationships with professionals.

Prior to joining Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership in 2019, Charlene worked with Vulnerable Children and Families within West Yorkshire for over 15 years.

Charlene holds a BA(HONS) in Early Years and a MA in Education.

Mary is a Referrals Assessor in the KBOP team. She reaches out to individuals who have been referred to the KBOP service, who are homeless or facing an increased risk of homelessness as a result of their support needs, and arranges suitable support for them in order for them to maintain suitable accommodation, improve their health and wellbeing, and develop the skills they need to live independently.

Previously Mary has worked as a Youth & Community Development Worker, and Suicide Prevention and Drug & Alcohol Support Worker. She has a first class honours degree in Performing Arts and is currently studying for a Masters degree in Dance & Movement Psychotherapy. Mary is also a trained in Yoga, Breathwork & Sound Healing facilitation. In her spare time, she runs relaxation classes and women’s empowerment sessions, working creatively and holistically with people to improve their wellbeing.

Michael is KBOP’s Peer Mentor Co-ordinator. He is an activist, change maker and a passionate advocate and Mentor within Recovery Fellowships. He is the lead on KBOP’s Co-Production work and has a wide range of personal, lived experience which he brings to the Partnership.

Prior to joining KBOP, Michael worked in the Civil Service as a Performance and Information Manager in Adult and Children’s Care.

Matteo holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science, graduating from Leeds Beckett University. He works as the Senior Employment & Skills Coordinator at Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership (KBOP) having previously operated in education and the civil service before arriving at Bridges.

When not at work, Matteo can be found chasing an egg-shaped ball, rugby being a sport he now plays for fun after experiencing professional environments growing up before deciding to concentrate on his education and career.