Staff & Trustees

Meet the team!

Kidz Klub Brighton & Hove has 5 paid members of staff, these are:

  • Chris Jarvis
  • Debbie Jarvis
  • Alan Tant
  • Tina Tant
  • Helen Wheeler

We also have a new intern – which is very exciting! Meet Lola below!

Chris Jarvis

Chris Jarvis

Co-Founder and COO

Chris, along with his wife Debbie, founded Kidz Klub Brighton & Hove in 2008. Between them they have over 60 years of experience in childrens & youth work.

Debbie Jarvis

Debbie Jarvis

Co-Founder

Debbie has been part of the staff since it’s creation in 2008. Chris & Debbie have 5 children of their own, and 12 grandchildren!

Alan Tant

Alan Tant

CEO

Alan joined the staff in 2021, and has taken on the roll as Chief Executive Officer.

Alan is married to Tina, and they have 2 children. Alan & Tina run Kidz Klub Carden on Mondays in Patcham with their Church, Brighton Elim.

Tina Tant

Tina Tant

Office Manager

Tina joined the staff in 2016 and has transformed the way the whole of Kidz Klub is administered.

Tina is married to Alan, and they have 2 children. Tina & Alan run Kidz Klub Carden on Mondays in Patcham with their Church, Brighton Elim.

Helen Wheeler

Helen Wheeler

Youth Director

Helen joined the Staff in September 2024, starting a new position as Youth Director.

Helen oversees the Youth side of the charity, playing a leading role with our residentials, other combined events, and supporting the youth leaders at our Kidz Klub partner churches.

Lola Bridger

Lola Bridger

Intern

Lola joined us as an intern in September 2023. Lola will be volunteering at Kidz Klub one day a week while she is studying at College, as well as helping out with our Kidz Klubs.

Meet the Board of Trustees!

The whole Kidz Kidz work is expertly supported and guided by a BOARD OF TRUSTEES, all of whom have relevant skills, especially in the area of children’s and youth work.

Kidz Klub Brighton & Hove has 5 Trustees on it’s board of directors, these are:

  • David Etherton (Chair)
  • Pauline Ransom
  • Connor Pope
  • Ron White
  • Jude Lewis
David Etherton

David Etherton

Chair of Trustees

David is a local Headteacher and is our Chair of Trustees. He is married to Joy and they have 3 children.
Pauline Ransom

Pauline Ransom

Trustee

Pauline is a Trustee and brings a wide range of skills and knowledge to Kidz Klub and its governance.

Connor Pope

Connor Pope

Trustee

Connor has been onboard for many years. His total involvement and commitment to the charity and knowing Kidz Klub inside out, brings a real day-to-day insight to the board of trustees.

Connor is a well respected team member at most of our projects and is a valued member of the Trustees.

Ron White

Ron White

Trustee

Ron is a Trustee and brings a wide range of skills and knowledge to Kidz Klub. Ron is a retired GP, is married to Michele, and they have 4 daughters.

Jude Lewis

Jude Lewis

Trustee

Jude has worked with children and families for the past 15 years as a coach, Special Educational Needs Coordinator, and pastor. She is also a property developer and a mum of 3.
As staff, we have already been on the receiving end of Jude’s excellent insights and skills, and we know that this charity will really benefit from her involvement.

Volunteer Staff

In addition to our paid staff and Trustees, we have a team of about 50 volunteers across the city.

If YOU think you’ve got a skill that would be of a benefit to us, or just want to get involved – get in touch! We’d love to hear from you!