Peter Laing Meet our CEO Peter Laing Expand Peter Laing Chief Executive Officer I joined The Renewal Programme in March 2020 and it is a real privilege to serve as Chief Executive of this fantastic local charity. Newham is an area very close to my heart and I have spent the past 30 years working in the borough, most recently as Chief Executive of Bonny Downs Community Association and prior to that for Newham Council in education, administration and project management roles. My expertise lies in strategic planning, fundraising, project management and community development. My passion is working collaboratively to bring out the best in people and communities.
Louise Vera Louise is our Director of Training & Youth Expand Louise Vera Director of Training Education & Youth Service With a background in teaching and education, I have worked with the Renewal Programme for the past 15 years. I have extensive experience of developing and delivering education and youth programmes through contract and grant funding. I have a strong commitment to providing opportunities for the local community to gain the necessary skills and confidence to lead fulfilled and successful lives. Over the years, I have seen learners progress from speaking no English or having no computer skills, to achieving their ambitions of finding work. I am immensely proud to be part of such a dedicated team that changes lives.
Damian Callender Damian Callender is The Renewal Programme's Director of Support and Empowerment Expand Damian Callender Director of Support and Empowerment I have worked across many sectors such as mental health, criminal justice, substance misuse, homelessness and young people in my career over 20 years. I am delighted to be at the Renewal Programme working across the organisation. I believe there are many opportunities to continue to enrich the lives of service users that engage in a variety of specialist services that the Renewal Programme deliver, focusing on support and enabling empowerment to all.
Steve Wyatt Steve is our Finance and Support Officer Expand Steve Wyatt Finance & Support Officer I have +20 years’ of professional experience, gained from financial services, the consulting and education sectors. I’m a qualified expert in the design and implementation of business process improvement, service excellence and operational efficiency. In my past roles, I’ve been in senior management positions, looking after financial and facilities/office management as part of delivering business operations. With professional qualifications in Change Management, GDPR, NEBOSH - General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt), Agile and Prince 2 project management as well as diplomas in the Psychology of Education, Mindfulness and Life Coaching, I’m not only experienced, but I have the professional qualifications and expertise to back it up. I’m excited to bring my expertise and skills to the Renewal Programme Ltd and bring about operational efficiencies and improvements, which also help protect the charity from operational risks. At the same time, reducing duplication, waste and costs.