Meet our chief Executive

 Hi I am Kathryn and I am a family coach. When I talked to Tammi and heard her vision for the CUBE I was filled with excitement around the potential the project could have.  It is so encouraging to see many people and groups come together to support this work.  As someone who has been working in and around the  Vale of Glamorgan for a few years now, I can see the demand and know of the positive impact this will have on those who make use of the facilities and what is on offer. I work with families and children to support their emotional wellbeing. My focus is on nurturing the relationships and helping improve communication between children/young people and their primary care giver, with the confidence to talk about what they maybe struggling with.  I support families, parents, carers, and adults working with children and young people by equipping them with the tools and skills necessary to have open, honest and empathic conversations, to support mental health.  What I provide for the people I work with is the confidence in themselves and how to approach situations, skills to support any challenges they face and the knowledge to make empowering, conscientious decisions and equipping them with tools and skills that best support them.  The centre being set up is inspiring and there is so much I want to bring to the community of the Vale. I will also be looking to support children and young people with courses around emotional awareness, anxiety and mental health, as well as supporting parents and care givers to understand what is happening and meet their emotional needs.   As well as being a coach trained in NLP, TLT and Hypnosis, I am also trained in trauma and mental health, wellbeing programmes such as children’s yoga, Relax Kid's, Drawing and Talking and am a trained holistic therapist and I have worked with children all my life. I am a mum to 2 boys and a wife. I volunteer for crisis helpline, and I run parent support groups.   I have lived in the Vale of Glamorgan all my life. I love the community, the spirit and support people provide every day in our area and to be part of this innovative project is magical.  

  CUBE – Community United Barry 4 Everyone Cube is an idea and a dream that is slowly taking shape into something more tangible. So I feel it’s a good time to explain and consider my part in the journey and evolution of Cube. Tammi and I, in many ways, formed the seed of what became CUBE, when we started running the Heroes men’s group in 2011. As well as Heroes, there was Pattern Changing for women living with abuse and the Early Intervention Program (EIP) couples work, for couples experiencing domestic violence and abuse. We realised then that what was needed was a whole family approach, not just the separate programs and interventions. Without a joined up approach, you could work with say a female who was displaying abusive behaviour, but unless her partner was aware of what work and changes she was undergoing, the issues of trust and safety were not really being addressed. So the CUBE now offers a whole family approach and all family members with interconnecting issues such as substance misuse and mental illness. As well as my knowledge, experience and skill set as qualified Life Coach and trainer, I look forward to building a portfolio of products – interventions and programs - that will enable Cube to provide early intervention in domestic abuse as well as support with mental health and additions. These programs and interventions will also help with financial income for the Cube, which is important as the aim is to ultimately have Cube as a self-sufficient entity, run for local people, by local people.  It’s also exciting to be able to work with people directly, which is what I’m passionate about. This can take the form of organising inhouse training, for example upskilling staff, as well as playing a part in enabling volunteers to gain confidence in being a part of the support structure at Cube. Other aspects include working directly with Cube attendees where needed, building a coaching and/or therapeutic relationship - providing early intervention and support. There is always something to learn, and with the wealth of knowledge and experience within Cube, I look forward to collaborations and idea sharing with other members of the team. It’s not often that you get the opportunity to be part of something that allows creativity and caring to be front and centre in the work place. I have worked as a freelancer for most of my working life, and although that does allow more individuality than most jobs, it can also feel quite isolated. Having a team that shares a vision, as well as different but complimentary skill sets, while having creative freedom, seems to me to be a perfect mix. Exciting times.Max Chadwick  

  I am excited about the Cube and the work it is offering. I wanted to give back to the community and help those who needed it the most. 

I will be providing a variety of support and advice via facilitating groups such as the men's group and providing 1:1 support. I will spend time getting to know you and the challenges you face and understanding your situation. I will be able to guide you to make changes that will have a positive impact on your life. I am a listening ear and will support you each step of the way. Being able to relate to people and their situations and use my personal lived experiences to help you take action is one of my strengths. 

I know how frustrating and discouraging it can feel when you reach out and are faced with long waits or when people don't believe you can change. Making changes can be difficult and the journey isn't always smooth. I am here to help advice and celebrate you along the way.

I am excited about bringing my knowledge, skills and experience to the team. 

Establishing a relationship based on mutual trust and respect is the foundation to our work together. I look forward to working with you.

I am Alex and my involvement with CUBE first came during a meeting with Tammi, to create a Whole Family Centre and Community hub, which would eventually be run by the community for the community.

I am absolutely passionate about supporting people and this runs all the way through the work that I do - being able to support and empower families and individuals to make the changes that they wish to see, and to gain the confidence and skills to see them through.

I am a Complementary and Holistic Healthcare Practitioner, with an extensive and long standing working background in mental health support work, which includes Substance Dependency Support. Previously, I have seen first hand how frustrating it is for individuals and families who want to move forward and access various support, to be told that there are long waiting times, or that support will be received from different organisations at different times. 

I recognise how important it is for people to be able to access appropriate social, emotional and behavioural support, in order for them to move forward, make changes and improve their wellbeing and circumstances.

I look forward to being part of a team with a dynamic and unique skills set, who work collaboratively, to ensure that those accessing our support do so under one roof, rather than being divided up across services, within a centre that has been created for the community, by the community. That is really exciting. 

Hi,, I am Rhi and I am the children and young people's mentor. When I first heard about the CUBE and it's values I knew I wanted to be part of the team.  To have an organisation that is for the community by the community that helps the WHOLE family is really exciting as quite often you can be referred to several different organisations which makes it difficult for the family to then work together and move forward.

It can be really scary when our children are struggling and can be made so much worse when you reach out for help to be told you have to go on a long waiting list.  So it is amazing that we can create this family support in one place, which easy and quick access.

I have nearly 8 years experience with the Vale Youth Offending team and as a support worker I will be there to help children and young people as well as their parents/carers to learn about how to manage their emotions and work together towards a brighter future

 Hi I'm Jade
I joined Cube in June 2021 as an administrator. I will be overseeing the events we run in the gallery. This is how we will be funding the important work being done by the CUBE. Working within the Cube team supporting the local community with the aim of making a positive difference in peoples’ lives. I am hopeful that my previous experiences will assist me on my journey going forward. In previous job roles I have worked with individuals who had specific challenges and needs and I would like to think I made a difference to their lives. After gaining a lot of experience in this field I feel enthused and ready to enhance my skills further.
Being a mother to an energetic 4-year-old, My son has taught me a great deal including patience, flexibility and empathy. He is my inspiration.
My goals for the future include gaining as much knowledge and experience from and within the Cube family. I’m feeling enthusiastic and looking forward to being part of the amazing projects and creative outlets within the team.
I am very grateful for the opportunity that has been given to me and I am very excited to see how Cube grows as a family, a community and organization.  

I joined Cube in June 2021 as an administrator.

I was inspired by the work I had seen going on by the CUBE. The community really benefit from going to one place who can provide a variety of support. 

As a mother and a partner I loved that the whole family could access a variety of groups that improve their individual and household wellbeing. I know how important it is for a family to have good support.

I am the first point of contact in the CUBE. All referrals come to me first. I help support the team, and follow up email and phone calls. I can't wait to see how we continue to grow and feel excited by the possibilities.