Meet the Team

As Chief Executive of Sector3, Jo McGrath leads the organisation's mission to elevate the voice of the voluntary, charity, faith and social enterprise sector. With over two decades of experience in the field, Jo brings expertise in community development and strategic leadership. Her deep understanding of the sector's importance enables her to effectively advocate for its recognition and support.

Connect with Jo on LinkedIn here.

As Chief Operating Officer for Sector3, Vicky manages our team of Department Lead's in ensuring Stockport’s VCFSE sector get the best value from their local infrastructure organisation. In developing stronger reporting mechanisms we can now help the VCFSE sector identify key milestones, show impact and inform on areas such as funding, campaigns and gaps in service. All aligning with the three key areas of Stockport’s VCFSE strategy.

Other key areas of Vicky’s role include managing change, managing contracts and stakeholder engagement.

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Simone co-founded and runs the Proper Good project in Stockport, supporting a strong and vibrant local social economy by providing 121 expertise, guidance and connections for Social Entrepreneurs to develop and scale their business.

Simone also runs her own Social Enterprise, The Goodness Collective, facilitating connections for good as well as her own coaching practice 'Purpose Fuelled Coaching' for women. 

You can connect with Simone on LinkedIn here.

Clare is Stockport’s Volunteer Hub Lead, raising awareness of the importance of Volunteers within Stockport and supporting VCSFE’s with policies and procedures, recruitment and retention of volunteers.

Clare is available to support you with any volunteer management challenges and queries you may have.

Connect with Clare on LinkedIn here.

Sophie is the Violence Reduction Alliance Facilitator for Stockport. She is part of the community-led programme in which the Violence Reduction Unit works closely with communities to understand the strengths, challenges and needs of the community and determine how local investments will be made.

When communities are affected by violence the key to sustainable solutions can often be found by speaking to local residents about the underlying causes of crime, working with rather than deciding for them. Sophie will be available in a community, working in a place-based way to understand priorities and co-design services with local people that will benefit their community.

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Charlotte is the Family Hub VCFSE Engagement Lead at Sector3. Family Hubs act as a ‘one stop shop’ of multi-agency help, bringing together support services, organisations, groups, and community offers across Stockport.

Charlotte works with VCFSE groups to help support and improve family services, build capacity, and access funding. Overall, she aims to strengthen the relationship between public sector services and the VCFSE sector.

Connect with Charlotte on LinkedIn here.

Kaylie has joined the team as Senior Funding Development Lead, to help increase investment coming into Stockport’s Voluntary & Community sector.

Kaylie will spend 50% of her time supporting R Time Youth Network members and the other 50% with the wider Voluntary & Community sector in supporting organisations with the skills to write successful funding bids.

John has joined the team as Communities Inclusion Lead. His role is to ensure voluntary & community organisations aross Stockport are well supported and well connected, in turn building on the strengths of all our communities so our sector can be as resilient as possible.

He has many years' experience working in education, advocacy, community theatre, business support and advice with a key passion for equity, diversity and inclusion.

Connect with John on LinkedIn here

Laura looks after Sector3’s Marketing and Communications, raising awareness of the importance and immense value of Stockport’s VCFSE sector as well as sharing key information and resources.

Laura is available to support you with any marketing challenges and queries you may have and can conduct a Marketing & Communications Health Check with you on request (if you are a Sector3 member).

Connect with Laura on LinkedIn

Becca is the Operations and Finance Lead at Sector 3, supporting operations within the team, along with leading upcoming projects and events.

Becca leads the ‘Sector 3 Start Up Support’ programme, helping new or emerging Social Enterprises in Stockport, and is the first point of contact for most of Sector 3’s new enquiries. She can assist with any general questions or finance queries you may have.