From Teacher To Charity Leader Tackling Youth Homelessness | Phil Kerry (S2 Ep3)

From Teacher To Charity Leader Tackling Youth Homelessness | Phil Kerry (S2 Ep3) #youthhomelessness #charityleadership #changemakers

In this episode of Charity Changemakers, Adam Stacey speaks with Phil Kerry, CEO of New Horizon Youth Centre, who shares his inspiring journey from mathematics teacher to leading one of London’s key charities supporting young people facing homelessness.

Phil reflects on the pressures of leading during crises, the role of community engagement in addressing complex challenges, and the innovative fundraising strategies that have sustained New Horizon through financial uncertainty. He also explains how LinkedIn has become a vital tool for building networks, raising awareness, and amplifying impact.

💡 Key themes in this episode:

Transitioning from education to charity leadership
Resilience and navigating challenges during the pandemic
Building partnerships and mobilising community resources
Leveraging LinkedIn for networking and storytelling
A youth-centred approach to tackling homelessness
Fundraising success despite sector-wide pressures
Collaboration over competition in the nonprofit world
Work-life balance and well-being for leaders
Practical advice for aspiring charity leaders

If you’re interested in youth homelessness, nonprofit leadership, and building community-driven impact, this conversation with Phil Kerry offers valuable lessons and practical insights.

Chapters
00:00 Transitioning from Teaching to Youth Work
10:39 Career Development and Leadership in the Charity Sector
13:33 The Role of a Chief Executive
16:25 Connecting with Frontline Services
19:31 Challenges Faced in Recent Years
21:31 Navigating Leadership Challenges in Uncertain Times
30:55 The Role of LinkedIn in Building Connections
38:29 Understanding New Horizon's Mission and Impact

☑️ Connect with Phil Kerry Here!

- Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-kerry1/
- Company Website: https://nhyouthcentre.org.uk
- Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nhyouthcentre
- Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/NHyouthcentre
- Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-horizon-youth-centre/

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From Teacher To Charity Leader Tackling Youth Homelessness | Phil Kerry (S2 Ep3)

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