Devon Cricket Foundation Professional Staff

MATT THEEDOM
Chief Executive Officer
07805 554636

The lead professional responsible for the management of overall operations and resources of the Devon Cricket Foundation. The main point of communication between the professional staff, board of directors and our major stakeholders - ECB, Chance to Shine, Lord's Taverners.


SCOTT CHAPPELL
Operations Executive
07590 724833

Provides strategic leadership and support the CEO in delivering the organisation's vision. Manages and develops cricket programmes for schools, communities and clubs, develops funding opportunities and contributes to financial planning, and oversees the smooth running of competitions, leagues, and club cricket initiatives.


MARTIN STEPHENS
Fundraising Manager
07852 397130

Leads on developing and delivering the Foundation's sustainable corporate fundraising strategy to generate income, and secure new partners and sponsors.


NICK GOODLIFFE
Funding & Facilities Manager
07801 178329

Responsible for supporting all clubs in Devon with facility-related enquiries. Manages the ECB County Grant Fund for Devon. Works with local authorities and developers to support the development of new projects and leverage support for existing facilities.


JULEN BEER AYO
Head of Communications
07944 330934

Responsible for the internal and external communications strategy of the Foundation, writing and disseminating publicity materials, responding to enquiries from the public and media, developing the Foundation's commercial offering and coordinating promotional events.


HELENA SIMPSON
Community Manager
07498 751414

Leads the Wicketz and MCC Foundation Hub programmes across the county, overseeing the development of all community initiatives to ensure cricket is accessible to everyone in Devon. Line manages and supports our Community Cricket Coaches.


CHRIS BROWN
Disability Cricket Officer
07498 751676

Responsible for School SEND delivery across the county as well as Devon's Super 1s programme. Acts as the main contact for those with disabilities wishing to be involved in the sport and for those wishing to develop inclusive opportunities within their communities.


ANTONY COX
Club Development Officer (North & East)
07375 323421

Provides general support to cricket clubs in North and East Devon, working on All Stars and Dynamos programmes, volunteer support, club development planning, safeguarding advice and governance support.


IAN McCOMBES
Club Development Officer (South & West)
07939 016149

Provides general support to cricket clubs in South and West Devon, working on All Stars and Dynamos programmes, volunteer support, club development planning, safeguarding advice and governance support.


ANN-MARIE PRESSWELL
Women & Girls' Development Officer
07494 151557

The main point of contact for women and girls wanting to engage with cricket.


CAITLIN DAWSON
Competitions Officer
07960 038945

Responsible for the organisation and running of the Devon Youth Cricket League, junior cup competitions, and hardball and softball school competitions.


SANDY ALLEN
Head of Men & Boys' Pathway
07951 127199

Oversees player development between the ages of 10 and 18 in the Performance Pathway. The main point of contact for the Performance Pathway and player development.


STEPH HUTCHINS
Head of Women & Girls' Pathway
07496 736724
PAUL HEARD
Assistant Pathway Coach
07376 250987

Oversees the Youth Development Programme from Under 11 to Under 14 Boys, and Under 13 and Under 15 Girls. Responsible for commercial one-to-one coaching over the winter.


SARA PERRETT
Pathway & Coaching Operations Lead
01392 262509

Part-Time | Tue, Wed, Thu



Undertakes all Performance Pathway administration (Youth Development Cricket, County Age Groups and Emerging Player Programme). Administers the Coach Education and Safeguarding programmes.


MARTIN BRICE
North Devon Community Cricket Coach
07939 015663

Responsible for schools delivery of Chance to Shine and promotion of ECB All Stars and Dynamos Cricket across North Devon. Works with clubs in the area to develop junior cricket opportunities, coach development as well as other ECB club programmes.


HARRISON WOODCOCK
West Devon Community Cricket Coach
07535 953216

Responsible for schools delivery of Chance to Shine and promotion of ECB All Stars and Dynamos Cricket across West Devon. Works with clubs in the area to develop junior cricket opportunities, coach development as well as other ECB club programmes.


NIALL LEAHY
East Devon Community Cricket Coach
07508 893666

Responsible for schools delivery of Chance to Shine and promotion of ECB All Stars and Dynamos Cricket across East Devon. Works with clubs in the area to develop junior cricket opportunities, coach development as well as other ECB club programmes.


HOLLIE PERKIN
South Devon Community Cricket Coach
07572 951804

Responsible for schools delivery of Chance to Shine and promotion of ECB All Stars and Dynamos Cricket across South Devon. Works with clubs in the area to develop junior cricket opportunities, coach development as well as other ECB club programmes.


CLAIRE COLMAN
Head of Finance
01392 262509

Part-Time | Tuesdays



Provides administrative support and is responsible for keeping financial records for the Foundation.


JAMES MAY
County Safeguarding Manager
07946 343520

Part-Time | One day a week



Communicates with Devon Cricket on all safeguarding issues and offers advice to anyone within cricket who needs it. Provides training for all Safeguarding Officers in Devon.


ANDY MANNING
Pathway Safeguarding Lead
07722 090228
JANE LAW
Regional EDI & Discrimination Executive
07733 671643

Supports five counties across the region in their ambitions to become more inclusive and address discrimination in the recreational game. Her role is part-time, with the rest of her working week spent supporting Somerset CCC on safeguarding and EDI.