Meet the Team

Emma joined The Roberts Centre in November 2022 as Nursery Manager and later became the organisations Designated Safeguarding Lead for Children and Young People, before becoming Interim Chief Executive Officer in 2026. In her current role, she works closely with the Board of Trustees and management team to lead the organisation, with a particular focus on its future development, sustainability, income generation and developing new projects and partnerships. Emma began her career in childcare as an apprentice and has around 14 years’ experience working with children and families, progressing through a variety of roles into management and leadership. Outside of work, Emma enjoys reading, collecting Pokémon cards and is currently planning her wedding.

Lynne has been part of The Roberts Centre team since 2017 and is our Resettlement Manager. She supports individuals and families at risk of homelessness, those requiring specialist support, and young people taking part in our Life Skills programme. Lynne also serves as the organisation’s Adult Safeguarding Lead, helping to ensure the wellbeing and safety of the people we support. Born and educated in Portsmouth, Lynne began her career by volunteering with Royal Naval families before embarking on a rewarding career of more than 30 years in the voluntary sector. Outside of work, Lynne enjoys spending time with her family, going to the theatre, and reading. A former Waterlooville Ladies footballer, she remains a keen football fan and still enjoys following the game.

Natalie has worked with children and families for over 20 years and holds a degree in Early Years Care and Education. She has gained experience working with children in day nurseries and supporting families across the world within the leisure industry.

Natalie now brings her wealth of experience to the Roberts Centre, where she leads Roberts Day Nursery, overseeing the team and supporting the delivery of high-quality care and education for children and families. She also manages teams supporting young people across the centre, using her experience to help ensure our services meet the needs of the children, young people and families we work with. Alongside this, Natalie oversees our case management system, helping to ensure our teams have the information and systems they need to provide effective support.

In her spare time, Natalie enjoys walking, crafting, reading and, of course, eating ice cream.

Nicky is a Chartered Accountant and worked in practice for almost twenty years before joining The Roberts Centre in 2020. Her role is to make sure the charity’s money is safe, properly used and accounted for, and to ensure continuous improvement in cost-effectiveness so that we can achieve the best possible outcomes for our service users.