Team.
Carlos Salvador, Director
Carlos has an extensive track record in social enterprise, spending 14 years developing social outreach agendas for NGOs across a multitude of sectors and disciplines, as well as consulting for major brands such as Nike, Adidas, Ford Motors and many others.
In his role as Football Journeys’ Director, Carlos leads the organisation, ensuring its next phase of growth reaches as many young people as possible across London boroughs and beyond. He brings to the role his wealth of experience across strategy, business development, marketing, communications and working with young people from minoritised backgrounds.
Hannah Anketell, Head Of Operations & Culture
Hannah is a versatile professional, facilitator and dynamic project leader.
She spent 12 years as a professional photographer, establishing her own creative studio, capturing moments with musicians, political figures and entrepreneurs whilst also curating various community spaces and events. Transitioning into coaching and facilitation, Hannah has actively contributed to the development of leadership programmes in top business institutes and education sectors.
Hannah's mission with young people is grounded in the belief that everyone can shine when provided with a space where they are truly seen and heard.
Hannah now leads Operations & Culture. Her goal is to transform the organisational culture for the benefit of the young participants, coaches and staff, whilst aligning with the charity’s mission, vision and values.
Josh Pugh, Programme Manager
Josh is a football coach with a background in youth work and campaigns. He worked on the world's largest ever voter registration campaign in 2016, before joining The Advocacy Academy to head up recruitment for their social justice fellowship. After joining FJ at the end of 2021 as a coach, he delivered on the programme for two years, working across three different schools. He was recently made Programme Manager, and will be overseeing delivery in 2024. Away from FJ, Josh works for Arsenal as a goalkeeper coach, and loves a double espresso.
Lucy Talbot, Administrator
Lucy has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of administration; after leaving school she started work for a public utility company supporting a busy transport workshop, when letters were created on a typewriter and filing was put in a cabinet, not a computer or cloud in sight! She then moved into the private sector and gained experience in Facilities and Purchasing management and later Quality and Training; before returning to the public sector where she worked as a Trading Standards support officer.
After taking a career break to start a family, she returned to administrative work but thanks to the huge advancements in technology she was able to work virtually from home, which is what led to her role with Football Journeys. The charity sector is not one she was familiar with, but Lucy couldn’t be happier helping us to deliver our programme and seeing the positive impact it has on young people.
Our Trustees
Yasmin Amevor, Trustee
Yasmin Amevor is an in-house legal professional in a global workforce management and procurement company, where she specialises drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. She also brings a wealth of legal expertise from other sectors to the charity and has a strong background in children’s social welfare law from working for a local authority. In addition to her legal knowledge Yasmin has had a professional career in the creative industries and social media.
She is a dynamic and proactive individual with a commitment to fostering access to opportunities through sports and leadership opportunities, which aligns perfectly with FJ’s mission and approach. Yasmin brings her passion and experience to the charity, to ensure its work adheres to the highest standards of legality and ethics and strengthen its messaging and communications.
Christopher Holmes, Treasurer
Chris has worked in the charity sector for 10 years. He is the Head of Finance and Resources for the UK Branch of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, and also acts as the Treasurer for the Saint Sarkis Charity Trust. He has worked for both Foundations and fundraising charities in finance and office manager roles.
Chris is a qualified accountant (ACCA), holds an MSc from University College London and a BA from Lancaster University.
Other than numbers, Chris is passionate about football and believes everyone should be able to enjoy the benefits and experiences football can bring to people’s lives.
Rafael Alleyne, Trustee
Rafael is an Assistant Principal at The London Screen Academy in Islington. For more than 20 years working in Education, as a Science teacher, he’s also specialised in areas of young people's personal development, such as pastoral care, behaviour, safeguarding and special educational needs. Rafael has experience working with Local Authorities with school and Home Office initiatives. He has also worked with organisations and specialist interventions that support young people and families. Rafael also has experience competing as a sprint athlete and coaching young children. Using sport as a personal development strategy is one of his passions.
Rafael’s mission driven approach to work perfectly supports his responsibilities with outreach and marketing for the London Screen Academy’s mission and vision. He now sets his focus on bringing a similar approach to FJ.
Pablo Blackwood, Trustee
Pablo Blackwood comes from an established background in both football and Youth & Community work. A highly respected qualified, award winning coach and Youth Worker, Who works both nationally and internationally.
Pablo has been invited to share his knowledge and best practices at The Premier League, Downing Street, House of Commons, Ministry of Justice, London Youth and the European Football for Development Network to name a few.
He has featured on top tier media outlets including BBC, Channel 4 and Sky discussing topical issues such as Mental Health, Race and Racism, Youth Work and Parenting. Some of his key roles away from Youth & Community work is supporting the holistic development of Academy footballers. Race & Ethnicity lead at Queens Park Rangers Football Club. Mentoring programme Manager, Leadership development, Coach education and utilising Sport for social change.
He is also Deputy Lieutenant for the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.
Ian Reeves, Chair of Trustees
Ian Reeves is a media and editorial consultant, and honorary professor of journalism.
After a 20-year career in journalism, including 5 years as editor of the prestigious industry magazine Press Gazette, he co-founded the University of Kent’s Centre for Journalism, later becoming of head of the department. He ran many highly-regarded programmes there including a postgraduate senior journalism training scheme for the BBC. He was also a founding director of KMTV, the Ofcom-licensed television channel broadcasting news, current affairs, documentaries and entertainment across Kent..
His charity work includes a founding role as chair of trustees of The Horton, a flourishing arts and heritage centre in Epsom born from a grass-roots community’s determination to save a near-derelict Grade 2 listed building from demolition.
Charlene Gravesande, Trustee
Charlene is the Founder & CEO of Ink Media, a sports media production company specialising in diverse sports content. Previously at Sky Sports for 16 years, her multi-award-winning career has left an indelible mark on the world of sports production. Recognized by prestigious organizations Charlene's talent and expertise extend beyond production.
She's an active member of Leaders in Sport, the Black Members' Sub Committee at Bectu, where she advocates for the advancement and inclusion of Black professionals in the sports media industry.
She has been a vocal supporter of initiatives that promote racial equity in sports and is actively involved in creating pathways for under-represented talent through the art of storytelling.
Charlene's career contributions has seen her collaborate as the only Black Producer with the Sky Sports F1 team at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2021, which won a BAFTA. She was also named on the Premier League Football Black List as an influential figure in football media in 2020.
In that same year she produced a highly acclaimed film called George Floyd 100 days: How Sport Fought for Change, which was shown in schools as part of the Show Racism The Red Card campaign.
Charlene’s leadership and dedication to inclusion have had a significant impact on the sports world. In 2024, she was nominated as a finalist for 5 awards, winning 3 awards, including being named on the Diversity Power List 50 for 2024/25, as she continues to push for more diverse and equitable systems.
Mark McCormack, Trustee
Mark McCormack is the managing director of technology and services company Academia.
As the co-founder of the company, he has seen it grow from a staff of 10 to more than 300 in 16 years.
Mark is a school governor, holds a level 2 FA coaching badge, and is a coach with Harpenden Rovers Youth FC.