Team
Team
Meet our Staff
John Harrington
National Trust Manager
I am the Manager of Scope Aotearoa Charitable Trust. I managed the Scope Review tool under the Canterbury Youth Workers Collective for 6 years and then founded the Trust so Scope Reviews would be owned and delivered by an organisation that had a national identity so the review tool could be rolled out nationally.
I have been working in the youth sector for the last 40 years as a volunteer/paid Youth Worker and led the establishment of Te Ora Hou in Christchurch, Cross over Trust and the Hoon Hay Youth Centre. I also led the forming of the National Youth Workers Network Aotearoa. For 16 years, I worked for the Canterbury Youth Workers Collective developing Youth Work in Canterbury.
I sit as Chair on the Industry Partnership Group for the WelTech Bachelor of Youth Development and served on the working group that established Korowai Tupu the professional association for Youth Work in Aotearoa.
I have been working in the youth sector for the last 40 years as a volunteer/paid Youth Worker and led the establishment of Te Ora Hou in Christchurch, Cross over Trust and the Hoon Hay Youth Centre. I also led the forming of the National Youth Workers Network Aotearoa. For 16 years, I worked for the Canterbury Youth Workers Collective developing Youth Work in Canterbury.
I sit as Chair on the Industry Partnership Group for the WelTech Bachelor of Youth Development and served on the working group that established Korowai Tupu the professional association for Youth Work in Aotearoa.
Hayley Walker
Book Keeper
Foundations 4 Business Limited are bookkeeping and payroll specialists. Helping small business to build, grow and love their business with accurate, up to date bookkeeping and peace of mind support.
Hayley has teenage children so working with an organisation that is committed to the development of youth has been a wonderful opportunity. We use modern accounting methods to efficiently process financial information and produce meaningful reports providing accountability across all funding streams.
Hayley has teenage children so working with an organisation that is committed to the development of youth has been a wonderful opportunity. We use modern accounting methods to efficiently process financial information and produce meaningful reports providing accountability across all funding streams.
Meet our Kaumatua
Ruru Hona
Kaumatua
Tēna koe
Tēnā koutou
Tēnā rā koutou katoa
Kō Wainui te pito ō tōku ao
Kō Ngāti Ruamahue te marae
Kō Kāteatea te urupā
Kō Ngā Moko te awa
Kō Maunga Kōhatu me Whakarārā ngā maunga
Kō Ngāti Kahu me Ngā Puhi ōku Iwi
Kō Te Tai Tokerau te takiwā
Kō au tēnei
Tēnā koutou
Tēnā rā koutou katoa
Kō Wainui te pito ō tōku ao
Kō Ngāti Ruamahue te marae
Kō Kāteatea te urupā
Kō Ngā Moko te awa
Kō Maunga Kōhatu me Whakarārā ngā maunga
Kō Ngāti Kahu me Ngā Puhi ōku Iwi
Kō Te Tai Tokerau te takiwā
Kō au tēnei
Meet our Trustees
Penny Prescott
Co-Chair
"Ko Taupiri te maunga, ko Waikato me Waipa ngā awa, ko Tainui te Waka, nō Kirikiriroa ahau, ko Penny Prescott tōku ingoa"
Penny is the manager of the Canterbury Youth Workers Collective and is a facilitator for Restorative Justice Services Ōtautahi. She has been involved with Scope for many years, first as it was establishing locally, later as an assessor and team leader, and now as part of the governance team. Penny has a history working in Māori and youth development, and is passionate about equitable opportunities and participation for young people and whānau. Penny lives in New Brighton with her whānau.
Penny is the manager of the Canterbury Youth Workers Collective and is a facilitator for Restorative Justice Services Ōtautahi. She has been involved with Scope for many years, first as it was establishing locally, later as an assessor and team leader, and now as part of the governance team. Penny has a history working in Māori and youth development, and is passionate about equitable opportunities and participation for young people and whānau. Penny lives in New Brighton with her whānau.
Hamish Keown
Trustee
Hamish joined the Trust in late 2020 after providing a consulting service to the trust for around 8 months. His strengths lie in big picture, strategic thinking, and seeing interlinkages in the world around us, his aim is to connect and collaborate for better outcomes.
Hamish runs his own consulting business providing project management and strategic development to non-for-profits and start-ups as well as working part time at Rerenga Awa | Canterbury Youth Workers Collective as the Strategic Development Officer.
I prior roles with other NFP’s governance boards Hamish has recruited staff and provided a range of support to both staff and the organisations development.
Lana Paul
Trustee
"Ko Te Arawa te waka. Ko Ngati Tuwharetoa te iwi. No nga hapu o Ngati Rangiwewehi, Tuhourangi / Ngati Wahiao. Ko taku marae ko Te Pakira kei Whakarewarewa i te rohe o Te Waiariki. Ko Rangimarie Lana Denise Paul toku ingoa."
I graduated Canterbury University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Māori and in 1995 with a Bachelor of Laws. I was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1995. I practiced in law firms in Christchurch until 2014, until I went into practice on my own as a barrister. As a Youth Advocate (lawyer representing young people in the criminal courts).
I advocate for young people, their rights and assist them navigate their way through the youth justice system. Youth justice not only holds young people to account for their actions and requires young people to make amends to those they have harmed, but also has a strong rehabilitative focus to assist young people so that they as less likely to appear in the criminal justice system again. Educational and developmental programs are key components in their rehabilitation.
Scope Aotearoa Charitable Trust supports Youth Work organisations to achieve best practice in their programs in order to provide safe and better support for Young People. That is why I agreed to become a trustee of Scope Aotearoa Charitable Trust.
I graduated Canterbury University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Māori and in 1995 with a Bachelor of Laws. I was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1995. I practiced in law firms in Christchurch until 2014, until I went into practice on my own as a barrister. As a Youth Advocate (lawyer representing young people in the criminal courts).
I advocate for young people, their rights and assist them navigate their way through the youth justice system. Youth justice not only holds young people to account for their actions and requires young people to make amends to those they have harmed, but also has a strong rehabilitative focus to assist young people so that they as less likely to appear in the criminal justice system again. Educational and developmental programs are key components in their rehabilitation.
Scope Aotearoa Charitable Trust supports Youth Work organisations to achieve best practice in their programs in order to provide safe and better support for Young People. That is why I agreed to become a trustee of Scope Aotearoa Charitable Trust.
Paddy Pawson
Trustee
From the hearty landscape of County Sligo and northern England to the story of Rakaihautu describes a little of where I am from.
For the last 30+ years with various hats I have volunteered, lived amongst, worked and supported young people and communities utilising the medium of our natural world. I established adventure therapy at the then Waipuna Trust and believe strongly in the value of nature world experiences and the contribution they make to our lives. A big picture person I enjoy drawing on the systems, structures and processes of the natural world to develop our human
For the last 30+ years with various hats I have volunteered, lived amongst, worked and supported young people and communities utilising the medium of our natural world. I established adventure therapy at the then Waipuna Trust and believe strongly in the value of nature world experiences and the contribution they make to our lives. A big picture person I enjoy drawing on the systems, structures and processes of the natural world to develop our human
James Pomeroy
Trustee
Born and raised in Christchurch, James Pomeroy was Educated at Middleton Grange School and Ara Institute of Canterbury. Graduating in 2019 with a Diploma in Business in conjunction with a Certificate in Business Ownership and Entrepreneurship, to enable him to build on nearly ten years of acquired skills in the hospitality industry at senior management level.
An active member of the LGBTQIA+ community, he has been able to connect and build strong relationships across the community including with Christchurch Pride and AIDS Foundation but also in a more personal way with the community outside of the organisations. Along with his partner Philip, they are often at LGBTQIA+ events along with senior members and leaders of the community. He particularly enjoys a close relationship with the Chair and vice- Chair of Christchurch Pride and many Board Members, as well as Rainbow Labour.
. As a Member of the Institute of Directors, James has gained valuable skills and networks within the wider Governance Sector. Some of these skills include Governance best practice and management of NFP’s. This professional development is on-going and gives great insight into the many challenges that Boards of all shapes and sizes face in the modern workplace.
His work with the Christchurch City Choir is of particular note, having been able to achieve the most financially successful seasons for the organisation in nearly a decade. During his tenure he was instrumental in achieving a number of corporate sponsors along with a re-brand to modernise the organisation to allow diversity and continued growth with audiences. He continues to support many Arts organisations ad hoc. He, through Pomeroy Group, is delighted to be a Principal Sponsor of this year’s Christchurch Aria, the prerequisite competition for the national Lexus Song Quest run by the Dame Malvina Major Foundation.
Naturally, hospitality is the industry in which most of his experiences are made up. This led to the creation of Pomeroy Group – a hospitality business advisory and recruitment firm. With having so much experience, and not afraid to ask the hard questions, he is able to advise on a number of topics and provide advice to ensure effective change with positive outcomes
An active member of the LGBTQIA+ community, he has been able to connect and build strong relationships across the community including with Christchurch Pride and AIDS Foundation but also in a more personal way with the community outside of the organisations. Along with his partner Philip, they are often at LGBTQIA+ events along with senior members and leaders of the community. He particularly enjoys a close relationship with the Chair and vice- Chair of Christchurch Pride and many Board Members, as well as Rainbow Labour.
. As a Member of the Institute of Directors, James has gained valuable skills and networks within the wider Governance Sector. Some of these skills include Governance best practice and management of NFP’s. This professional development is on-going and gives great insight into the many challenges that Boards of all shapes and sizes face in the modern workplace.
His work with the Christchurch City Choir is of particular note, having been able to achieve the most financially successful seasons for the organisation in nearly a decade. During his tenure he was instrumental in achieving a number of corporate sponsors along with a re-brand to modernise the organisation to allow diversity and continued growth with audiences. He continues to support many Arts organisations ad hoc. He, through Pomeroy Group, is delighted to be a Principal Sponsor of this year’s Christchurch Aria, the prerequisite competition for the national Lexus Song Quest run by the Dame Malvina Major Foundation.
Naturally, hospitality is the industry in which most of his experiences are made up. This led to the creation of Pomeroy Group – a hospitality business advisory and recruitment firm. With having so much experience, and not afraid to ask the hard questions, he is able to advise on a number of topics and provide advice to ensure effective change with positive outcomes
