Wolves Play Cafe was founded in 2018 by mum and daughter Helen and Lisa
​with a passion for play and Wolverhampton!

We're now lucky to be supported by a whole team of passionate people below 

Our vision

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Helen

Marie

Helen is an Early Years Specialist with over 20 years' experience teaching and leading Early Years in local Wolverhampton schools, 3 years' experience as a Childline counsellor and a trained mental health first aider. She is committed to quality fun play sessions and support for young children, parents and caregivers in her home-town.

Marie first visited Wolves Play Cafe with her little cub in autumn 2019. With an event management and marketing background and counselling experience from voluntary roles including The Childrens Society, Marie  has been bringing her parenting and play experience, enthusiasm and ideas to the Play Explorer role and the organisation since May 2021. 

Lisa

Louise

 Lisa has experience of working with children and in operational management through Playwork in Wolverhampton, informal learning settings including Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum and an MA in Children's Literature and welcomed her own little cub in 2021. She is committed to quality fun play sessions and support for young children, parents and caregivers in her home-town.

 Louise first visited Wolves Play Cafe with her little cub in summer 2020. A community activist, Louise has extensive experience in administration, event organisation and exploring play! She has been bringing her parenting and play experience, enthusiasm and ideas to the Play Explorer role and the organisation since May 2021. 

Gillian

Gillian is an experienced School Business Leader who is passionate about supporting pupils and families. She specialises in Finance, HR and 
Health and Safety in the Board and has over 10 years’ experience working within the Education Sector within Wolverhampton and Birmingham., including over 5 years’ experience volunteering as School Director / Governor in a local Multi Academy Trust.

Richard

Richard is a Wolverhampton father of two under 7s who is passionate about supporting young children and parents in the City. He brings extensive business and management experience to the Board with over 10 years in Engineering roles and is an active community citizen including over 20 years’ experience in coaching and playing in a local Hockey Club including role of Safeguarding Officer.

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Get in touch

 We're always looking to hear from people who share our passion too! Why not join our Play Tester Team and be part of the important work of play in our city!

Email info@wolvesplaycafe.org to:
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• ask any questions
• to support the organisation
• find out anything else!​​

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