Our People

Danny had his first career in personnel management before becoming a coach and management consultant specialising in public services, especially health and social care. Much of his work has involved helping individuals, teams and communities achieve more of their potential and lead others in challenging circumstances.

James has worked in the IT industry for the past decade, helping partner organisations and individuals develop and grow their businesses. Recently his particular focus has been on assisting small organisations in developing countries to expand their knowledge of security solutions and create employment opportunities in their region.

Kirsty was fostered with ISP for over 5 years and worked as a teaching assistant within the ISP school system. She received a grant from the Spark Foundation which helped her achieve her goals. She would like to extend this help to others so they can achieve their full potential. more….

Sheila has been a foster carer for 20 years. As well as being a foster carer Sheila’s other role is Principal Advisor for Foster Care in the Integrated Services Programme (ISP). Sheila feels that good communication and liaising with professionals is one of the best methods of helping a child to thrive. Sheila and her husband have fostered over 100 children. 

Tracey is the Policy & Practice Advisor at the Integrated Services Programme (ISP) Central Office. Tracey has worked as a Residential Social Worker within a therapeutic community setting and is a qualified Further Education teacher.

Cathy is a retired Executive Headteacher and has worked in education for 39 years. Throughout her career she has had a particular interest in ensuring that vulnerable adults and children have opportunities to access all aspects of education and support to achieve their potential.

Adam lives in Sittingbourne and has worked with youth offenders in a secure setting and a children’s home for 8 years. He currently works for We Are With You as a Team Leader for Mind & Body supporting young people with their mental health. He has just finished a social work degree.

My work experience includes administration and PA work for the NHS and Swale Centre for Voluntary Services. I have provided the administrative support to Spark since 2010 and am delighted to be part of the team making a difference to the lives of young care leavers.