The
Team
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Meet the Team
Meet the people behind New Direction Services CIC.
Teaching Team
Rebecca Kane
Martial Arts and Dance Instructor
- World Champion Martial Artist
- World Champion Irish Dancer
- 2012 Olympic Torchbearer
We are proud to have Rebecca’s high-level teaching skills as part of our team. Her extensive experience in martial arts and Irish dance brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity and enthusiasm to our programmes.
Rebecca develops programmes that engage people who may face barriers to taking part in physical activity, including financial or health challenges. Her vision is to make physical activity and group activities accessible to all.
Directors
Stephen Byfield
Lead Director
Stephen is a former Leeds City Council officer with a longstanding interest in martial arts. He is passionate about giving young people positive activities to engage with, particularly in response to gang and knife crime.
He supports the continued development of New Direction Services and its work within the community.
Charlotte Cosgrove
Director
Charlotte brings experience from project management roles within HSBC and continues to work in the corporate sector.
Her vision is to help more people become active, supporting their mental health and wellbeing through the work of New Direction Services.