At Chesterfield FC Community Trust, we’re proud to have a passionate and dedicated team at the heart of everything we do. From leading community projects to delivering fun, inclusive activities, our staff bring energy, care and commitment every single day.
They’re supported by an incredible group of coaches and volunteers who play a vital role in helping run our programmes and keeping the HUB buzzing with life.
Together, we’re working to make a real difference in our community and we can’t wait for you to get to know us.

John Croot
CEO

Jayne Bacon
Head of Trust

Keith Jackson
Deputy Head of Trust

Georgia Ball
Head of Finance

Darren Parkinson
Head of Community Engagement

Andrea Parkinson
Head of Healthy Communities

Sharlaine Fincham
Head of Young Person Social Prescribing and Youth Wellbeing

Tom Keenan
Head of Education

Olly Parkinson
Senior Community Officer

Drew Illingworth-Turner
Youth Engagement Service Lead

Alex Simpson
Youth Wellbeing Service Lead

Nigel Smith
F&E Education Lead

Nathan Khan
F&E Football Lead

Sean McGrath
AP Lead Teacher

Rick Bradley
Chester’s Den Manager
Our Trustees
- Mike Goodwin
- Nick Johnson
- David Simmonds
- Jane Cooper
- Matt Morris
- Maria Starkey
- Dr Paul Stankard
- David McCardle

