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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chair of Trustees

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

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
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
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!
