Our Board
Meet the dedicated board behind OnSide, made up of many notable business leaders and popular figures. The board members selflessly give their time and resources to make OnSide what it is today.
We’d love to show you around a local Youth Zone, allowing you to see for yourself the impact that these centres make. Simply fill in your details below and a member of the team will be in touch to arrange a visit.
Take a Virtual TourMeet the dedicated board behind OnSide, made up of many notable business leaders and popular figures. The board members selflessly give their time and resources to make OnSide what it is today.
Chair of the Trustees Board
Since 1998, Charles and his business partner Manoj Badale have co-founded more than 30 businesses. Largely technology-related, the businesses are managed through their investment company…
View detailsFounder
The development of OnSide stemmed from Bill’s time as Chairman of Bolton Lads and Girls Club. When at the Club, he was overwhelmed by the…
View detailsAbubakar has been involved with OnSide for over five years. He was part of the young people’s development group, helping to bring the first three…
View detailsAnabel Hoult is the CEO of Which, the UK's largest consumer organisation. She has experience spanning a range of sectors including retail, charity, consumer services and…
View detailsAnne-Marie is an HR Executive and Founder of My Workforce Buddy, a people consultancy specialising in people strategy, workplace culture, leadership, and organisational development. Anne-Marie…
View detailsJanaki trained as a City lawyer at Linklaters but then moved into the charitable and non-profit sector. She has held a variety of roles at…
View detailsJohn enjoyed a 24 year international career with ICI, before moving into headhunting and becoming MD of Robinson Keane, a leading North West board level…
View detailsJohn has been involved with Bolton Lads and Girls Club for 25 years. In more recent years he has focused his efforts on the growth…
View detailsAfter training at Deloitte as a chartered accountant, Mike is currently a co-owner and director of Hurst Accountants, a leading independent advisory and audit practice…
View detailsIn the noughties, Nick and his business partner, Zak, founded their own investment firm and, for fourteen years, ran the Nomad Investment Partnership. More recently…
View details