Our Team

Anne Ibrahim - Executive Director

Anne recently relinquished her leadership role at Sport England to establish Big Society Works Ltd to allow her to follow her passion - supporting social action.

Anne has worked in the Public Sector for more than 18 years, at a local, regional and national level, across various disciplines, including Enterprise, Regeneration, Skills, Community Development, Voluntary Sector, Education, Health and Sport. She has an entrepreneurial spirit and is qualified as a Master Management Practitioner in Enterprise with a talent for troubleshooting; helping social businesses to improve their sustainability and performance with specialism's in Community Asset Transfer.

Anne is a member of a Regional Commission exploring the potential of the voluntary sector to provide services to GP Consortia and wider health commissioners. She continues her interest in Sport as a recently appointed Board Member of BSUK (Baseball/Softball UK) and her interest in enterprise as a member of Cheshire LEP Enterprise/Start up Forum.

Anne is responsible for all aspects of the business operation including stakeholders relations and driving the business forward.

Anne is a Member of the Institute of Economic Development (IED), a Member of the Institute of Sport, Parks and Leisure (ISPAL), a Member of the CIC Association and of the Social Enterprise Coalition (SEC) and has won many regional and national awards in recognition for her work in community development.

Alex Turpin - Director: youth engagement

Alex supports Big Society Works Ltd in addition to his full time education. He studies A-level Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and Physics at St Nicholas RC High School; a business and enterprise college.

Alex is involved with the legacypledge project, leading roadshows and encouraging people to do something different to mark the year of the Games - inspired by the London Olympics. He brings challenge, fresh thinking and a unique sense of humour to the business (!), eager to ensure that we develop services to support and engage young people.

In his spare time Alex volunteers at Age UK in Northwich and recently ventured to Ethiopia to volunteer at an orphanage for children suffering with HIV.

Cameron Turpin - administration and events coordinator

Cameron provides administrative support on a part-time basis whilst studying full time for his GCSEs at St Nicholas RC High School; a business and enterprise college where he plays for the school Rugby team.

Cameron is heavily involved with the legacypledge roadshows and provides us with invaluable administrative support including filing, database management and event coordination. His role is critical in ensuring that we operate an efficient business.

Cameron is passionate about sport and is a positive role model for young people. He has recently become involved in youth club developments.

Brainstorm Marketing - www.brainstormmarketing.co.uk

Brainstorm marketing provides our flexible marketing function including website development, marketing literature and PR function.

Bennett Brooks - www.bennettbrooks.co.uk

Bennett Brooks offers accountancy, taxation, payroll and audit advice for the business, ensuring that we meet our legal obligations and professionally manage our finances.

Carpe Diem - www.carpe-diem.co.uk

Carpe Diem is an independent digital agency. From website design and development to print and video, they have a talent for creativity and for coding. Carpe Diem developed the legacypledge site on our behalf and will be working with us to further develop the site over the coming months.

Expert Logistics - www.expertlogistics.co.uk

We have a unique partnership with Expert Logistics, who are a business with a real social conscience. As a new employer in Cheshire they recognise the importance of community and, through their Corporate Patronage at The Georges Community Centre' they are having a real impact on the lives of everyday people.