Core Team



Safeguarding Lead and Volunteer Manager – Gwen
Gwen is responsible for ensuring all the projects adhere to safeguarding standards and recruiting and training all of KRAN’s volunteers. To apply to become a mentor visit the relavent page.
07793 586299
Monitoring and Finance Officer – Suzi
Suzi oversees the finances and budgets at KRAN and supporting the monitoring of Learning for Life projects for reporting purposes. Contact Suzi for more information about making a donation
Canterbury Learning for Life Project



Learning Manager – Anne
Anne manages the delivery of KRAN’s specialised Learning for Life Programme across KRAN sites for young people unable to access education. The project is currently run in Canterbury, Folkestone, Ashford and Deal. Contact Anne to make a referral to the project.
07774 376363
Learning for Life Teacher Canterbury and Deal – Kate
Learning for Life Assistant – Shara
Learning for Life Teacher Ashford – Kerry
Learning for Life Teacher – Jill
Learning for Life Teacher- Helen
Folkestone Learning for Life Project


Caseworker and Media Lead – Bridget
Bridget supports Wendy and offers advocacy support in Folkestone and also leads on the social media and media enquiries.
Youth Sports Advocate – Paul
Paul organises sports activities and engagement between young people and the local community
Advocacy and Support Team








Complex Case Worker – Paul
Paul offers drop in advice and advocacy support four afternoons a week in our Canterbury hub and one afternoon a week in our Folkestone hub.
07730440930
Wellbeing and Activities Advocate – Tanja
Tanja supports KRAN’s Drama Group ‘Who we are?’ and Friday womens group, as well as running the Culture Club in Canterbury College and other activities for young people. If you would like to run an activity on a regular basis for young people please contact Tanja.
079 08431306
Mentoring Project Coordinator – Gareth
Gareth trains and supports KRAN’s mentors working with young people in the community. For more information about becoming a mentor contact Gareth.
07522 306812
Mentoring Support Worker – Laura
Laura supports Gareth in facilitating the Mentoring Partnerships and running the new Peer Mentoring Scheme.
Youth Support and Outreach Worker – Fawzia
Fawzia coordinates KRAN’s Youth Forum and supports young people to access vocational pathways. If your organisation is interested in offering work experience placements or apprenticeship opportunities to young refugees contact Fawzia.
07522 306808
Youth Ambassador – Bashir
Bashir is one of three Youth Ambassadors working on a two year project as part of the #iwill campaign and funded by Acts for Change. Please contact [email protected] to learn more and to get in touch.
Youth Ambassador – Osama
Osama is one of three Youth Ambassadors working on a two year project as part of the #iwill campaign and funded by Acts for Change. Please contact [email protected] to learn more and to get in touch.
Youth Ambassador – Rishan
Rishan is one of three Youth Ambassadors working on a two year project as part of the #iwill campaign and funded by Acts for Change. Please contact [email protected] to learn more and to get in touch.