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Get to know us

We are a friendly team here at OTR, we all believe in our mission of supporting young people with their wellbeing and work hard in a range of roles to ensure we can continue to support the young people that need us.

The work we do in supporting local young people is delivered collaboratively between all our teams, from our admin team to counsellors, volunteers, the young carers and groupwork team as well as our fundraisers, finance controller, business support officers, managers and our caretaker, all playing key roles in ensuring OTR runs smoothly.  Corniche Plumridge is our CEO, she has vast experience in the mental wellbeing and charity sector and has the support of our team of Trustees who each bring their own invaluable areas of expertise.

Corniche Plumridge- CEO

I have worked in the volunteer sector throughout my career, including on national projects, implementing county-wide services, and ensuring operational excellence. My motivation stems from a genuine desire to support young people in living their best lives and cultivating their aspirations for the future. As a former young carer who faced some childhood challenges, I am passionate about inclusion, youth voice, and improving mental health services for young people. In my personal life, I enjoy both mini and big adventures, with trying new experiences and going to new places being one of my favourite things to do—beekeeping has been a highlight so far! I’ve hiked the Himalayas, and I am a carer. I also have a pet tortoise named Sheldon and a great collection of hats.

Counsellors

We have a mix of qualified, volunteer and trainee counsellors working with us at OTR. All counsellors working with young people aged 11-16 at OTR adhere to BACP regulatory standards and hold a diploma or degree level qualification, alongside experience and qualifications. Our student counsellors work with young people who are 18 years plus and the parents/carers that access our service.

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Our Counsellors

Qualified Self-Employed Counsellors

Our qualified counsellors work with young people aged  11-17

Amy

Catherine

Iuliana

Jackie

Jo

Julia

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Robyn

Simon

Trainee Counsellors

Our trainee counsellors work with parents and carers and those over the age of 18 

Jackie

Josh

Linda

Sarah

Phiona

Family Counsellors

Simon

Volunteers

Volunteers have been a valued part of OTR’s long journey. Our Trustees, Support Volunteers, and some of our Counsellors are volunteers. The majority live locally, bringing their knowledge of the area, professional skills and life experience into their volunteering roles. We value the unique gift of time and knowledge that our volunteers bring to their work with young people.

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Service Managers & Clinical Leads

Caroline

Senior Clinical Practice Lead

Sarah

Counselling Services Manager

Admin Team 

Jade

Admin Team Leader

Jo

Admin Officer

Katie

Admin Officer

Aklima

Admin Officer

Groupwork

Our Groupwork team work hard to write, plan, organise and run OTR’s  groupwork sessions and workshops with young people and their families, the sessions aim to educate/ explore a range of emotions and life skills. Sessions either take place at our centre or as part of our outreach sessions that take place at all local secondary school.

 

Young Carers

Our Young Carers team work hard to write, plan and organise all young carers support sessions, trips, activities and events in addition to advocating for young carers and presenting at a range of events.

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 Group Work, Young Carer’s & Participation

Emma

Jane

Robyn

Fundraising

Katharine

Head Of Fundraising

 

Fiona

Fundraising and Marketing Assistant

Finance & Business Support

Karen

Financial Controller

Trustees

OTR is governed by our Board of Trustees, who have a raft of experience from a diverse set of industry sectors. We meet our volunteer Trustees each month to provide us with support and insight into continuing our purpose of supporting young people’s mental health to fulfil their potential for a brighter future. We are enormously grateful to them for their time, dedication and encouragement.

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Emma Dovener

Emma joined Off The Record in 2024, with 10 years' experience working in the charitable sector, first as part of The Children's Society's young carers service, and more recently as the Grants Manager for Energise Me, supporting organisations across Hampshire to access funding for physical activity. Emma is passionate about youth participation, equitable grantmaking, and neuro-inclusive practice. She grew up in Waterlooville and is a keen open water swimmer.

Matilda Drummond

Matilda joined OTR as a Trustee in 2024, with the aim of using her experience in operational risk to enhance the resilience of the charity. As an operational risk analyst for an alternative investments fund administrator, she enhances organizational response to both predicted and unforeseen risk events. Matilda studied risk at the master's level at the University of Southampton and during this time, also volunteered as a Samaritans Listening Volunteer, providing support to anyone who was struggling to cope. Matilda advocates for the importance of prioritising young people's mental health, helping them develop the skills to navigate life's challenges early on.

Dee Holmes

Dee has been a trustee at OTR since 2021. She is a qualified counsellor and supervisor and worked for Relate from 1997 until 2024. She was the National Safeguarding lead at Relate for 6 years and brings her experience in the areas of safeguarding and GDPR compliance to her role as a trustee at OTR. Dee was a young carer for her mother who had epilepsy. This experience, alongside her experience as a counsellor, has led her to realise the importance of the support OTR provides in this area. She is pleased to have the opportunity to support this in the role of a trustee.

Andrew Carter

Andrew joined OTR in 2019, having retired that year from the Royal Air Force following almost 37 years’ service. During his career, his role involved supporting service personnel and their families, and it was during this time he became interested in the welfare of young people following various welfare courses, including mental health first aid and suicide awareness. During his time with the RAF, Andrew was involved in the wider application of Charity Commission Regulations involving on-base charitable clubs and Messes. Andrew is an HR consultant and brings this specialisation to the Board of Trustees along with the knowledge and application of the regulation. Andrew has been Chair of the Trustees since 2022.

Amy Wood

Amy joined Off The Record in 2023, first as a volunteer support worker and now as a trustee. She enjoys a varied career in Communications and Change Management spanning education, healthcare, defence, and local government. She also has a Level 3 Counselling qualification and a passion for supporting people’s mental health. Amy is keen to use her skills and experience to ensure the charity’s services remain relevant, effective, and inclusive for young people. In her personal life, Amy loves spending time with family and friends, walking, travelling, and being part of a book club.

How you can Help

Donate

As a small grassroots charity we rely on a mix of funding streams and donations to deliver our counselling and groupwork services. Your donation really does help to keep our doors open and supporting as many young people as we can. Thank you.

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Volunteer

There are several ways you can volunteer; as a counsellor, support worker or supporting our groupwork services.

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Be a corporate donor/ support Us as part of your CSR

Whether you’d like to partner with us for employee fundraising and engagement, commercial donations, volunteering or one-off activities, we can work with you to create a partnership that leaves your employees inspired and knowing they’ve helped young people within their community.

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