Staff and Trustees

    Name: Julian Dawydiak

    Title: Communication and Administration Lead

    Department: Head Office

    Location: Glasgow

    Email: julian.dawydiak@childrenindistress.org.uk

    Tel: 0141 559 5690

    Julian has worked in the third sector for several years, supporting young people, Black and Minority Ethnic communities, carers, children, and community development. His main roles have been in information management, service development, marketing, and communications. He has worked for both local and national organisations, including the NHS in Scotland and in partnerships with the local and national government.

    Name: Tracy England

    Title: Shop Manager

    Department: Retail

    Location: Guisborough

    Email: tracy.england1@childrenindistress.org.uk

    Tel: 01287 630770

    Tracy has worked in retail and customer services for many years. She graduated to manageress of our Guisborough shop in 2013 and has overseen the shop undergo a total refurbishment. During that time, it has become one of the best shops in the Northeast of England. A busy single Mum, Tracy enjoys her job and the people she meets daily. She is the first to say that no two days are the same. Most of all Tracy loves knowing that all the effort her and the shop volunteers put in, is making a difference to such a worthwhile charity.

    Name: Melanie Morgan

    Title: Shop Manager

    Department: Retail

    Location: Shildon

    Email: melanie.morgan1@childrenindistress.org.uk

    Tel: 01388 773405

    Melanie very quickly made her mark on the operation of the Shildon shop and over the last few years, has consistently increased its contribution to the work of the Charity and the life of the local community. Melanie who had a wealth of experience in retail and market selling has introduce her own unique style which is much welcomed and appreciated by regular customers and those who drop in on the chance of bagging a bargain. Melanie would welcome your call and offers of donations and/or help.
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    Name: Tracy Russell

    Title: Shop Manager

    Department: Retail

    Location: Kirkbymoorside

    Email: tracy.russel1@childrenindistress.org.uk

    Tel: 01751 43240

    Tracy joined the Children In Distress family in April 2022 as the new manager of our Kirkbymoorside shop. A local to the area, Tracy feels she has returned home after a stint in health care for 10 years as a volunteer carer and a further 6 years as a carer. Previously, Tracy had been an assistant manager in two separate Charity shops and is glad to be back where she feels she belongs and likes nothing better than when people pop in looking for a bargain, a browse and a natter.
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