"The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime."
At The Project, our dedicated team of staff and trustees is the driving force behind our mission to support financial wellbeing and prevent homelessness. Established in 1991, we have built a reputation for delivering high-quality services to individuals and families throughout Birmingham and Redditch. Our people are passionate, experienced, and committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.
Our staff members are at the heart of The Project’s work. From delivering expert advice and guidance to managing partnerships and outreach programmes, each team member plays a vital role in ensuring the success of our services. With extensive experience in housing, welfare, debt, and financial wellbeing, our staff work tirelessly to support individuals aged 16 and over, empowering them to navigate challenging circumstances and help them in transforming their lives.
Our trustees provide essential governance, strategic direction, and oversight to ensure The Project stays true to its mission and values. Comprised of individuals with a wealth of expertise in areas such as Journalism, Law, and Public Policy, our trustees guide the organisation towards achieving its goals while maintaining the highest standards of service delivery.
Kathryn Stanczyszyn: Kathryn is a BBC journalist and presenter based in the Midlands. She has worked with many charities involving young people throughout her life, including mentoring and helping teenagers no longer in education and has served as trustee for several charities. In 2012 she co-founded a charity that educates young women at risk of violence and exploitation. Kath lives in South Birmingham and has been a Trustee for The Project since 2017 and Chair of the Board since 2023.
Phillip Osbourne: Philip has been part of The Project’s Management Committee for 25 years and is the charity’s longest standing trustee. As Treasurer he keeps an experienced eye on The Project’s finances. Philip is a retired accountant and treasurer of Longbridge Methodist Church which has a close relationship with the Project. Philip also lives in South Birmingham.
Lucy Loveless: Lucy has been a trustee at The Project for 4 years. She is an applied researcher and policy advisor specialising in the evaluation of national programmes that work to improve the lives of people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Anna Young: Anna joined The Project as a trustee since 2017. As an Employment lawyer at a large firm in Birmingham city centre Anna lends her considerable knowledge of employment law to The Project. Anna oversees safeguarding for The Project Board.
Paul Mason: Paul works for the NHS as an evaluator, and previously worked in private sector consulting and before that was an academic specialising in social policy evaluation. Before specialising in health and care applied research and evaluation, he worked across a wide range of topics including homelessness and support for young people. He led an independent evaluation of The Project (then South Birmingham Young Homeless Project) in 2009 and this led him to apply to become a Trustee and has also served as Chair of The Project Board. Paul’s voluntary work has also included being a mentor for young people and a school governor. He lives in South Birmingham.
Our team collaborates closely with local organisations and partners, including B:CAN, Birmingham Voluntary Service Council, Age Concern Birmingham, and EcoBirmingham, to expand our reach and deliver impactful services. Through their collective efforts, we provide accredited support that is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and accredited by the Advice Quality Standard (AQS).
At The Project, our people are more than just staff and trustees—they are passionate advocates for positive change, working to build brighter futures for our community. If you would like to learn more about our team or how you can get involved, reach out to us via our CONTACT FORM today.
