Meet the team...

Behind 40 Degreez is a dedicated team of youth workers, volunteers and leaders committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces for young people to thrive. From delivering engaging sessions and outreach work to providing mentoring, safeguarding and community support, the team works tirelessly to build confidence, resilience and opportunity for every young person we serve.

Liselle Francis

General Manager

Simon Jamison

Lead Youth worker

Youth worker manager

Sarah Harvey-Nevin

Assistant Youth Worker

Beth Jamison

FunDraising Administrator

Lead Youth Woker (OutReach)

Alfie Ayranci

Assistant Youth Worker (Outreach)

As a mother of a child with complex special needs who used to attend 40 Degreez, I could see all the good work that was done to support young people. My child can now speak in front of others and has learnt to socialise. He has gone onto attend college. I continued to volunteer at 40 Degreez to help support the work for other young people that helps improve their lives as my child is living proof of this. I am now employed part time as their fundraiser. 40 Degreez has also invested in me, I am now a qualified Level 3 Youth Worker, working on the projects and leading the Outreach and Detached projects.

Having started when my children were young and working 10 hours a week, this role over the past 25 years has evolved. I now work 40 hours a week looking after all aspects of the charity and building hire.

Hello, my name is Sarah. I am the assistant youth worker for 40 Degreez. I have been working for 40 Degreez for around 3 years. I joined the 40 Degreez team because my personal journey has led to a great interest in personal development and I want to use my knowledge and experience to help support young people. 40 Degreez has also invested in me, I am now a qualified Level 3 Youth Worker, working on the projects.

I got into youth work as I enjoy spending time working with and pushing young people out of their comfort zone and watching them develop.

I have 36 years’ experience in youth work across a wide range of settings, supporting young people and families to build confidence, overcome challenges and integrate positively into their communities. Alongside my role at 40 Degreez, I also work with Surrey County Council’s Early Help Youth Offer, giving me insight into both community-based and statutory approaches to support. I began my journey with 40 Degreez as a volunteer after returning to Farnham, where I grew up, wanting to continue making a difference locally. Over time, I took on greater responsibility and leadership, supporting volunteers and guiding young people as they navigate adolescence and move towards adulthood.