Our Team.
At Streetwise The majority of our team have worked as volunteers, this shows their true passion and genuine drive to help the community.
We prioritise working inline with our values and ethos. No one currently gets a salary for any of the work we do.
Founder Gerry Gregoire
Hi, I'm a Co-founder of Streetwise.
I had first-hand knowledge of social disadvantage and low self-esteem dynamics from my upbringing.
That has been a distinct benefit in my role as a Specialist Mentor.
I believe all young people have the potential to achieve their goals however, these aspirations are readily dashed by negative external influences operating in their lives.
I transitioned from an engineering career to Youth and Community Practitioner BA (Hons) in 2008.
My favourite project from the 100s we've completed has been the Anti-bullying project.."Who r u 2 judge me" allowing youths to compile a powerful music video and shown it to thousands of young people.
Winning the lifetime achievement award this year has allowed me to reflect on the impact we have made!
Founder/MD Elaine Gregoire
Hi, I’m Lainey Gregoire, co-founder and MD of Streetwise. What started 20 years ago as a small youth club has grown into an award-winning charity that not only supports young people but now serves a wider community.
Alongside my husband Gerry, I’m also a foster carer, and it’s incredible to make a difference in people’s lives every day. I’ve been honored to receive awards like Woman of the Year, an honorary citizenship, and even an invitation to Buckingham Palace—recognition that reflects how much our community values Streetwise and its work.
With our new purpose-built community center, we’re meeting more needs than ever and making a greater impact. After celebrating 20 years, we’re ready to expand and excited for what’s next for Streetwise.
Director of Communications
Ella-Grace Gregoire
Hi, I’m Ella-Grace.
I’m dedicated to shaping the future of Streetwise and maximizing its impact. Since joining in 2002, Streetwise has enriched my childhood through incredible experiences like trips to London and dance competitions.
In 2018, I founded EGG Performing Arts and Wellbeing to offer affordable classes. My journey with bullying and mental health recovery inspired me to evolve EGG into a mental health education hub, focusing on tools for holistic well-being. Now leading the Teen Wellbeing program, I’ve been honored with awards like the Virgin Young Changemakerand 25 Under 25.
I’m excited to represent Streetwise and continue driving positive change.
Sam Coxon
Aaron Myers
My name is Aaron and I have been part of Streetwise for the last 12 years honestly, I couldn't imagine how my childhood could have been without it! I loved this organisation so much, I decided to volunteer when I was old enough. Streetwise has given me so many opportunities like being able to study my youth work course and become a qualified youth worker. It is through Streetwise I've been able to find my passion for helping young people and being a mentor for them.
Mike Parker
I'm Mike and I have been a volunteer with Streetwise for over 8 years now, what I enjoy most is the monumental change I have witnessed in our organisation over the period of time I have been with Streetwise from running a Friday youth club in a local village hall, to now having our own community centre which is a hive of various activities which benefits our community. The role which has given me the most satisfaction has been being responsible for the management of our Summer holiday club programmes as I feel like this has given the most benefit to those who need it.
Danielle Schofield
Hi, I am Danielle I started at streetwise 8 years ago.
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My main passion is outreach to the teenagers of the local community. I became a mentor for some of the challenging members and have achieved some great results with the support of Gerry.
I have been so inspired by how much change we can make to a teenager's mindset by just believing in them and investing time, I have decided to study a degree course, changing my 13-year profession to a PE teacher aimed at the teenage key skills.
Kirsten Dalgleish
