Meet Our Team

Victoria Guyton

Project Manager

I’ve been working in SEND for over 25 years, supporting children, young people and adults throughout different stages of their lives. It’s work I genuinely love, and I feel very lucky to have been part of so many people’s journeys. 

I’m passionate about helping people with SEND discover what they are good at, build their confidence and have opportunities to achieve their goals. One of my biggest passions is supporting people into employment and creating pathways that are realistic, meaningful and suited to the individual. 

I also have a background in social enterprise cafés, catering and hospitality, which has allowed me to combine my love of food and practical learning with my passion for inclusion and employability. 

What matters most to me is seeing someone believe in themselves, perhaps for the first time, and watching them realise that they can do more than they thought possible. I believe everyone has something to offer, and sometimes they just need the right person, opportunity and support to help them shine. 

Bradley Nicolle

YPFI Project Assistant 

With over 20 years’ experience in hospitality, I have always enjoyed working with people and creating welcoming environments where everyone feels comfortable, valued, and included. 

Today, my focus is on supporting young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), across 3 social enterprises cafes creating safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces where they learn and develop hospitality skills. 

My work with YPFI reflects my passion for improving social outreach and creating positive experiences for young people with SEND — providing opportunities to connect with others, have fun and feel part of a community. 

Outside of this, I provide football support and have a real passion for grassroots football, alongside a lifelong interest in TV and film. I particularly enjoy the sense of community that football brings and the opportunity to help young people feel included, supported, and valued. 

Kirsten Quin

Operations Officer

With a background in public policy, I have always had a passion for empowering communities and young people. From volunteering with children on literacy skills to campaigning for more inclusive education policy across England, I have grown committed to creating meaningful social impact and seeing how a young person’s wellbeing transforms their eagerness to achieve more.

Now, I focus my efforts on supporting projects and programmes that uplift young adults with SEND. Through this role, I hope to support the team in delivering their fantastic work. I am particularly keen on supporting young people with SEND who are in a transitional period into adulthood, and connecting them with exciting employment opportunities.