Meet the Team
Carl Payne - Founder & CEO
Carl Payne - Founder & CEO
Carl Payne - Founder & CEO
Carl founded Improving Futures as a direct way to help young people with autism avoid the situation he experienced with his own son when trying to find local sports opportunities that could cater for his needs. Carl is a strong believer that given the right platform and the right opportunities anyone can achieve there goals.
Lorraine Hopka - Director
Carl Payne - Founder & CEO
Carl Payne - Founder & CEO
With 23 years working within the school environment Lorraine has vast experience working with children from various backgrounds and with various educational needs. This includes 16 years working with children who have autism and other special needs.
Charlie Ford - Director
Carl Payne - Founder & CEO
Charlie Ford - Director
With 18 years experience working in Sport, Charlie has seen first hand the power that sport has to transform and change the trajectory of peoples lives.
Charlie is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Volleyball England; his role includes driving the organisation forward and the growth and development of the sport of volleyball in E
With 18 years experience working in Sport, Charlie has seen first hand the power that sport has to transform and change the trajectory of peoples lives.
Charlie is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Volleyball England; his role includes driving the organisation forward and the growth and development of the sport of volleyball in England. Liaising with national sports agencies, advising the Board, and taking an interest in all aspects of the sport are just a few of his key work areas.
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