WYC Operational Team
Hannah Reidy
Chief Executive Officer
Hannah joined WYC in Spring 2024 as a Projects Consultant, before stepping into the CEO role in September. She has a background in mental health charity management, most recently as the founding CEO of Mind HK – a mental health charity in Hong Kong. During this time, she worked with local and international partners to bring global best practice to Hong Kong’s mental health scene, latterly with a focus on youth mental health. Hannah is a UK trained Clinical Psychologist seeing adolescents and adults across the lifespan and holds a special interest in more complex mental health presentations, including psychosis.
Hannah is excited to work with the fantastic team at WYC to help provide better mental health support for young people in and around Winchester.
Hannah has a young family and loves travelling and visiting new places with them. WYC’s focus on nature and the link between the planet and health is something that Hannah is also passionate about, and she encourages you all to spend time in the beautiful countryside around Winchester. You’ll often find her doing just this, alongside the two unruly rescue dogs she brought back from Hong Kong.
Erin Tollefsen
Trusts & Grants Fundraising Manager
Erin transitioned to the role of Grants Fundraising Manager in September 2024 after returning from maternity leave, having previously taken the role of Chief Executive Officer since May 2021. Erin graduated with MSc Integrated Environmental Sciences in 2011 and she has worked in the charity sector for over ten years. She has worked alongside a diverse range of people, communities and causes including youth work, supporting adults and children with learning disabilities, and supporting people living with Dementia.
Erin is delighted to remain part of the wonderful team at WYC and excited to help secure vital funds to ensure the organisation moves from strength to strength to support young people in Winchester.
In her spare time, Erin is a keen gardener and will usually be found in the garden centre on the weekend. If she isn’t there then you will find her in one of her three greenhouses, assisted by her 13 year-old dog Sasha, and son Freddie.
Katy Seymour
Youth Engagement Lead
Katy joined WYC in 2018. As a qualified Nurse and Primary School Teacher, Katy has a broad skill set and many years of experience working with children and young people.
After a decade of teaching, she has taken on a new role within WYC, as Youth Engagement Lead. Her role involves coordinating and developing new projects, such as the parent support programme and mental health drop-in service.
Katy also manages our youth board, social media channels and helps to facilitate the nature therapy sessions. Katy has a keen interest in understanding and supporting young people’s mental health and has completed training to support this.
She is passionate about engaging and empowering young people to have their voices heard.
Katy has two young children and loves to spend her spare time in the great outdoors; enjoying woodland walks, beach trips and travelling (with an ever growing bucket list)! Other interests of Katy’s include rock climbing, gardening, camping, music, mindfulness, and art & design.
Richard Maiden
Operations Manager
Richard joined WYC in September 2023 as office administrator and has since become Operations Manager. Prior to this, he worked for a large accountancy firm assisting businesses with restructuring & advisory work.
Richard enjoys working within the charity sector and is proud to be playing a part in the valuable work that WYC offers to young people in the Winchester district.
Richard is a father to 3 children, and a keen sportsman, with particular interest in football, pool, golf and running. Richard has taken on a number of challenges to raise money for local charities. These include the London Marathon, Great South Run & Great North Run as well as the 3 Peaks Challenge within 24 hours. His biggest endurance achievement to date was running / walking / crawling around the coast of the Isle of Wight; 66 miles in 18 hours!
Bryony Williams
Research and Administration Officer
Bryony joined WYC in November 2024 as Research and Administration Officer. During her recent Psychology with Criminology Degree, she learnt a wide range of research and analytical skills, which sparked her keen interest in research and mental health.
Bryony is excited to work with WYC and help provide a positive impact to young people in the Winchester District Area.
In her free time, Bryony likes playing hockey, going on walks, playing board games and baking.
Corinne Swayne
Community & Events Fundraiser
Corinne joined WYC in January 2024 as Community and Events Fundraiser. Prior to this, she worked for a national charity in the Legacy and In Memory Team for 7 years. Corinne is excited to take on this new role to expand the visibility of WYC in the local community and organise fundraising events throughout the year.
Corinne has 2 young children and a black lab who love to explore the countryside in their spare time. She also enjoys playing netball, cooking, and travelling to new places.