Supporting the Sector,
Transforming Young Lives
We work with organisations across Hertfordshire to ensure that every child or young person is able to access safe, high quality opportunities that enhance their development, well-being and resilience.
About the Charity
Pro-Action is a single point of contact for organisations supporting children and young people in or near Hertfordshire. We support and champion many organisations with a range of interests; sports, dance, youth, arts, play, faith-based, and uniformed groups.
- Our members and partners come from the voluntary, private and public sectors
- We have expertise in a range of topics including safeguarding, compliance and sustainability
- We focus what we do for 5 to 18 year olds (plus 19 to 25’s with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)
Our Aims
To raise the quality of provision so that the young people receive the best possible opportunities
To ensure that our members meet local Safeguarding Children’s Partnership guidance
To support the development of knowledge, skills and understanding through quality training and compliance
Support the well-being and resilience of children and young people through Play Therapy and Mentoring services
“There is no greater joy, nor greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone's life”
Mary Rose McGeady
Meet Our team
Click or hover over each team member to find out more
Tracy Wilkins
Sue Topping
Abby Wilkins
Andrea Loveless
Ashley Howard
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Our Trustees
Siobhan Purvis
CHAIR
Board member since 2016 with a specialism in finance and accounting.
Laura Hopson
Trustee
Board member since 2015 with a specialism in human resources.
Mandy Pynn
trustee
Board member since 2014 with a specialism in youth work.
Mandy Croft
Trustee
Board member since 2014 with a specialism in accounting.
Richard Horwood
Trustee
Board member since 2010 with a specialism in legal services.
Roger Merton MBE
Trustee
Board member since 2014 with a specialism in business management.
What we do
We provide specialist sector support to members working directly with children and young people. If you have a question, or need advice, we can support you.
Safeguarding
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Fast, easy, and efficient online DBS process with registered company
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Specific safeguarding advice, including the ‘Update Service’
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Safer recruitment support including risk assessments
Compliance
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Policy & Procedure templates, legislation guidance, and document audits
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Mock Ofsted Inspection visits to prepare you, your staff, and setting
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Quality Assurance assessment to ensure legal obligations and best practice
Training
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Resilience, emotional literacy and knowledge workshops for children and young people
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CPD topics for adults working with children and young people
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Signposting to expert sector professionals who are leaders in their field
Services
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Play Therapy service for schools and individuals
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Mentoring Service for schools and individuals
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Custom training packages for schools, local authorities, charities and community groups
Advice
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Setting up or starting a group/project with children and young people
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Confidential specialist information & guidance for those working in our sector
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Signposting to funding opportunities within our network
Promotion
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Access to highly skilled professionals within our sector for your recruitment vacancies
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Social Media publicity to raise awareness, and promote your work
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Exclusive access to our member only e-newsletter with tailored content
Get involved
We would like to hear from you if you would like to join us as; a Member, a Partner, a freelance qualified Play Therapist or Mentor, a volunteer experienced in bid writing or becoming a trustee.
Join our Membership
Pro-Action Membership
Alliance
• Applications to join can be made at any time
• Costs just £80 per year, pro rata
Benefits include:
• Tailored 1 to 1 information, advice and guidance
• Funding information and advice
• Specific compliance advice and guidance
• Specialist subsidised training for adults in our sector
• Promotion of your projects across our social media
• Mock Ofsted inspections for registered providers
• Mock compliance inspections for quality assurance
• Subsidised training for children and young people
• Partnership opportunities with other members
Become a Partner
Pro-Action Alliance
Partnership
• Work with us to benefit our Membership Alliance
• Requests can be made, or invited by us, at any time
Benefits include:
• Promoting your organisation as one of our key partners
• Sharing your knowledge and expertise with members
• Partnering to provide bespoke opportunities to the sector
Your Support Is Appreciated
All donations benefit our members by enabling us to provide information, support, specialist training and services directly to front line providers.
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Location
Registered office: Longmores Solicitors, 24 Castle Street, Hertford, SG14 1HP