Meet our team!

Cath - Director

Kirsty - Office & Finance Manager

Cath - Director

Hi, I’m Cath Corkill, one of the Director’s of Drop Zone. I’ve worked here since 2004 and have a vested interested in improving opportunities for young people across our local area. This includes our Pride event which is now 5 years old and is growing every year and has won a Diverse Cumbria Award. Our organisation is very unique and we advise and support other local organisations across Furness and sit on Furness Youth Work Partnership, which collectively supports, children, young people and families. In my spare time I love travelling and walking a lunatic Bassett Hound.

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Sue - Director

Kirsty - Office & Finance Manager

Cath - Director

HI, I'm Sue Johnson, one of the Director's of Drop Zone. I have been a youth worker for nearly 30 years, firstly in Merseyside and then with Drop Zone Youth Projects since Mar 2005. My work with DZ began as a project worker and I then moved into management. I am proud to say that during that time the organisation has supported 1000s of young people across Furness. Each day brings a new challenge and young people remain central to all we do, this ethos is what continues to motivate me in my work. I love the fact that as Directors we are still able to work directly with young people and we are now seeing the next generation access our services. I have yet to meet a young person with no potential and strive to support equal opportunities for all. I am a football fan and support Everton for my sins but always keep an eye on how Barrow are doing. I enjoy the sunshine which we don't see much of in the North West and have a love of art and travel.

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Kirsty - Office & Finance Manager

Hi I'm Kirsty, the office and finance manager. I started working at Dop Zone in 2014 as the admin apprentice and have developed my skills over the years enabling me to help out in both education and youth work when needed . In my spare time I love being outdoors with my 2 kids.

Maddison - Admin Apprentice

Alisha - Education/Youth Worker

Hi, My name is Maddison and I'm a Level 3 Business Admin Apprentice here at Drop Zone. I started in March 2024 and am due to finish my apprenticeship in September 2025. In my spare time I enjoy getting creative with crotchet, sewing or DIY. I am also a big Harry Styles fan.

Alisha - Education/Youth Worker

I'm Alisha, I work Full-time in the Education department and work on a Thursday evening at Ormsgill Youth Club. In my spare time I do amateur dramatics for Walney Musical Theatre Company where I perform and help with the choreography.

Sarah - Education/Youth Worker

Alisha - Education/Youth Worker

Sarah - Education/Youth Worker

Hi, I'm Sarah. I've been working full time in education since February 2024 and also run a youth club in Dalton on a Tuesday. Before joining Drop Zone I worked as a Probation officer and before that I worked as a teaching assistant for around 15 years. I have 3 children and have lived in Barrow since I was born.

Terrileigh - Education/Youth worker

Hi, Im Terrileigh and I joined Drop Zone in 2024 as an education/project worker. I am a part of the education team and involved in youth work projects.
In 2014, I graduated from the University of Leeds with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and, prior to starting with Drop Zone, I worked as a freelance English/Psychology tutor for 10 years. I h

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Caroline - Youth Worker

Terrileigh - Education/Youth worker

Hi! I’m Caroline! I’ve worked with Drop Zone for over 5 years & I lead our Askam Youth club every week.

You can often find my out on various detached youth work projects or supporting other agencies in the community. Over the years, I have supported many young people grow, develop, & build their self esteem and identity. If you see me in a youth club, community or the middle of a field, say hi!

Tyler - Youth Worker

Terrileigh - Education/Youth worker

Tyler - Youth Worker

Hi, my name is Tyler!
I started at Drop Zone as a young person then volunteered while I went to college. Now I work with Drop Zone as a youth worker.
When I am not Drop Zone I love taking care of all my animals.

Lewis - Youth Worker

HI, I’m Lewis. I have worked at drop zone for 6 years, supporting our LGBTQ+ community. I identify as non-binary and use he/him pronouns. I am very passionate about inclusion and love getting involved with our local communities and events such as ‘Furness Pride’, and ‘Queer Evenings’.

I’m a big geek and love all things pop culture, such as music, gaming, reading and reality tv shows.

Evie - Youth Worker

Lewis - Youth Worker

Hi, my name is Evie, I am a youth worker at Drop Zone’s True Colours youth group supporting young people and an advocate for those in the LGBTQ+ community. In my spare time I love to DJ, playing music to people at clubs and festivals as well as organising my own music events.

Lorna - Youth Worker

Lewis - Youth Worker

Lorna - Youth Worker

Hello! My name is Lorna and I have worked at Drop Zone since 2022. You'll find me at True Colours youth club and supporting our LGBTQ+ community.

Jamie - Youth Worker

Hello! My name is Jamie and I'm currently a Youth Worker at Drop Zone however have previously had involvement with all aspects of delivery. I'm originally from South Manchester, having moved to the area seven years ago to pursue a different and more positive lifestyle. I am self employed and run my own painting company. I also work as a mountain leader, regularly travelling around the UK to guide people up our fantastic mountains and outdoor environments. I've travelled all over the world mountaineering and trekking. I'm passionate about helping young people strive for their dreams and being a role model. I have worked with and continue to support a diverse set of groups. I enjoy doing this work and I'm proud to say much of which has been in a voluntary capacity. Drop Zone is a major contributor in supporting me to engage with people and help improve all our lives.

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