MEET THE TEAM
Empower Youth Zones is the charity that oversees the creation, management and sustainability of Youth Zones in Manchester and Salford. These include HideOut Youth Zone located in Gorton, East Manchester which opened in 2020 and SYZ which opened in July 2025.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

ADAM FARRICKER
Chief Executive

PATTI HOLMES
Deputy Chief Executive

GEOFF HODGES
Director of Operations

SAM SHEPHERD
Head of Finance
FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATION TEAM

AMANDA COVERDALE
Senior Philanthropy Manager

LILY CHARNOCK
Philanthropy Manager

SEAN GRAHAM
Corporate Fundraising Manager

SCOTT MYERS
Data Impact Manger
YOUTH CLUB MANAGERS & COORDINATORS

JOE AMOS
Head of Youth Work and Partnerships

LAURA HOULDRIDGE
Youth Work Manager - Seniors

LUCCA COLONNA
Youth Work Manager - Juniors
