Trustees

The What? Centre has a small Board currently consisting of 3 Trustees and the Board is currently recruiting new Board Members to replace those who have retired from office. The individuals need to be 18 years old and over and have a range of skills or knowledge which enhances the Board. Some areas include expertise in working with young people, business skills to support the growth of the organisation, extra financial skills to support the Business Manager, knowledge of mental health and young people or a background in working with the same. For further information please contact Carol Wootton Company Secretary 01394 379992 or email [email protected]

Gillian Leno (Chair of the Board)

Gill is a specialist relationships and sex educator and researcher, working predominantly with young people with complex needs. She is the PSHE Lead at Queen Alexandra College in Harborne, as well as working closely with Mencap and Scope, and as part of Supported Loving. She also has extensive safeguarding experience and brings this skill to the Board.

Nadia Billingham

Jemma Rowley

Jemma was previously a volunteer at The What? Centre and is now a Sales Office Manager within a private company. She is on the Board because the Centre holds a special place in her heart and she bring business and volunteering expertise to the Centre.

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BAME group

In addition to counselling with a specialist counsellor, the What? Centre also offers group support. The BAME Group can help you connect with like-minded people and provide you with a supportive network, give you a space to explore the unique challenges faced by BAME people and promote your well-being. The aim of this group will be exploring identity and self-acceptance. Please register to our first group session, which will then continue weekly.
Support for Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities

The What? Centre specialises in providing a range of support for young people who would like to explore their cultural, race or identity as well as just simply provided a safe space where the BAME community can come to. In addition to counselling (with our specialist counsellor) we provide a range of targeted group support for young people experiencing similar experiences.
What's on

Click here for dates and details on all the different things we have happening at the two branches! Ring us at 01384 379992 or email [email protected] to sign up for any of the events! Workshops can be signed up via our Group Work tab online.
Bereavement Hubs

We run drop-in support for young people (aged 10 to 18) as well as LGBTQ bereavement support. Have a space to talk in confidence, engage in activities that help you work through your grief. No waiting times, no appointment needed, just drop-in.