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 -
Play Leader, ​Co-Founder and Director

Helen is an Early Years Specialist (BSC, PGCE) 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, leading on Early Years planning, training and delivery of play sessions, community partnerships and financial management,

Lisa -
​Play Investor, Play Explorer, Co-Founder and Director

 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, working on developing partnerships, funding and income opportunities and organisational strategy.

Louise - ​Play Explorer, Play Organiser, Cafe Lead,

Nina- Play Explorer

 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, Organiser and Cafe Lead roles and the organisation since May 2021. 

 Nina first joined Wolves Play Cafe with her little cub in spring 2023. With extensive experience of supporting families through roles including National Deaf Children's Society, Nina  has  experience in fundraising, operational and volunteer management as well as a passion for play in our city! As a mum of two  boys under 7, Nina brings her parenting and play experience, enthusiasm and ideas to the Play Explorer role and the organisation since April 2023. 

Gillian

Gillian is an experienced School Business Leader who is passionate about supporting pupils and families. She  has been a Director since December 2019 and specialises in Finance, HR and Health and Safety in the Board , with over 15 years’ experience working within the Education Sector within Wolverhampton and Birmingham., including over 7 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 has been bringing extensive business and management experience to the Board since December 2018, with over 15 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.

Lynsey, Tia, Jillian, Claire, Abi, Jess and Marie! 

​Their stories are coming soon!

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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!

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