Legacy Youth Zone, a youth charity based in Croydon, has announced the appointment of Myke Catterall as its new Chief Executive Officer. Catterall, who brings with him extensive experience in youth work and leadership, is set to take on the role with immediate effect.
The appointment of Catterall comes at a crucial time for the charity, as it recently celebrated its 5th anniversary and launched a new strategy, called “Our Lasting Legacy”. This new strategy aims to provide thousands of young people in Croydon with the opportunity to reach their full potential through positive activities and the guidance of inspirational youth workers, all within a safe and inclusive environment.
Having joined Legacy Youth Zone in May 2019 as part of the founding senior team, Catterall has played a pivotal role in developing the organization into a trusted resource for young people. In his previous roles as Business and People Manager, Head of Youth Work and Safeguarding Lead, and Deputy CEO, Catterall has been instrumental in strengthening strategic partnerships, streamlining operational processes, and enhancing the organization’s impact assessment systems.
As Chief Operating Officer, Catterall has also overseen the day-to-day operations of Legacy Youth Zone, focusing on strategic planning, financial management, and youth advocacy. His efforts have ensured that the organization continues to be a valuable support for young people in Croydon, now providing a safe and inspiring space for hundreds of young people across the borough.
In his new role as CEO, Catterall is determined to build upon this solid foundation and expand the reach of Legacy Youth Zone. He is committed to delivering transformative opportunities for young people and leading the organization into its next phase of growth as it works towards achieving its new strategy.
Expressing his excitement about his appointment, Catterall said, “I know first-hand how crucial safe spaces and trusted youth workers are to young people – having been mentored and supported myself as a young person from homelessness into positive pathways by people who saw potential in me. I’m thrilled to now be in a position to offer the same opportunities to young people. It is an honor to step into the role of CEO at Legacy Youth Zone.”
He further added, “Over the past five years, we have had an incredible impact on the lives of young people in Croydon and surrounding areas – and my promise to the young people of Croydon is that we will always be there for them. I’m excited to lead our dedicated team in creating even greater opportunities and ensuring that every young person in Croydon has the support and resources they need to achieve their potential.”
In addition to appointing Catterall as the new CEO, Legacy Youth Zone has also welcomed a new chair, Simon Culpeper. Commenting on Catterall’s appointment, Culpeper said, “Myke has been a driving force behind the success of Legacy Youth Zone, demonstrating a deep understanding of our mission and the needs of the young people we serve. As a board, we have full confidence in Myke’s leadership and vision. We are thrilled to see him take the helm as CEO and lead the organization into an exciting future.”
This news article was distributed by https://pressat.co.uk/ on Monday, 13 January 2025.
