Your Spring North
Impact Team
Our team brings extensive experience across health, mental health, volunteering, and community-led approaches.
We work across systems and sectors to lead programmes that create real opportunities for people and communities supporting local partners and members, improving coordination, and shaping solutions that respond to need.
We understand the challenges facing communities because we’ve worked alongside them in frontline roles, in partnership settings, and within the VCSE sector.
Martin Hartley-Smith
Chief Executive
Martin has worked in the non-profit sector for over 20 years, helping organisations secure funding and develop projects that make a lasting difference. He’s raised millions for charities, councils and grassroots organisations – always with a focus on supporting communities that are often overlooked.
He brings real experience in business development, partnership working and income generation, and has a strong track record of turning ideas into practical, long-term programmes.
As CEO of Spring North, Martin leads our strategic direction and supports our creative and communications work. He works closely with partners and funders to make sure we stay focused on what matters – delivering support that’s shaped by and for the people we work with.
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Jason Thompson
Head of Contracts & Operations
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Jason leads on operational matters at Spring North, working closely with the Project Team and our members to ensure smooth and effective service delivery.
He brings a strong background in the Third Sector, with experience leading employability and health & wellbeing initiatives that support positive outcomes in underrepresented communities.
Jason is also experienced in managing teams and supporting professional development through coaching and mentoring. His work has focused on Burnley and Pendle, with more recent involvement in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Ann Lord
Finance Manager
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Ann is a Chartered Management Accountant with over 30 years’ experience in the public and not-for-profit sectors, specialising in financial management, planning, and business partnering.
She became a CIMA member in 2002 and has held senior roles across local government and the voluntary sector, including Finance Manager and Senior Accountant.
Ann supports senior leaders, Boards, and Trustees to strengthen financial understanding, maintain control, and build long-term resilience. Her expertise spans budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
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Jade Bond
Project Manager
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Jade joined Spring North as a Project Officer in 2023 and now leads on our health-related projects, including the Macmillan Cancer Champions Project. She is the main point of contact for this work and plays a key role in developing and delivering our community health initiatives.
With a background in supporting young and vulnerable people through 1:1 and group-based work in schools and communities, Jade brings a strong focus on early intervention and prevention.
She is passionate about tackling health inequalities and ensuring people have access to the support and information they need to make informed choices.
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Jan Calderbank
Senior Project Lead
Jan has over 20 years’ experience in the voluntary sector, working across Blackburn with Darwen and Lancashire to support vulnerable adults, young people, and communities.
She leads on Spring North’s community-based projects, working closely with local organisations and partners to make sure people can access the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Jan is passionate about building trust, breaking down barriers, and helping people feel more connected and confident in their community.
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Regan Kelly
Project Officer
Regan has experience working in the third sector, as well as in both secondary and further education. He’s led projects that support mental wellbeing and has a real passion for helping people feel more understood, supported, and connected.
At Spring North, Regan leads on our mental health and family-based projects, working closely with partners and communities to make sure support is shaped around real needs.
His work reflects a strong understanding of the challenges people face with their mental health, and he’s passionate about creating meaningful, lasting impact.
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Nazia Khan
Community Engagement Officer
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Naz supports the delivery of our Macmillan Cancer Champions Project, which raises awareness of cancer and promotes early diagnosis within South Asian communities. She works closely with local groups and community members to encourage open conversations, build trust, and help reduce stigma around cancer.
Naz is passionate about improving health awareness and making sure everyone feels confident seeking support and information.
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Sophia Karolia
Community Engagement Officer
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Sophia works on our Macmillan Cancer Champions Project, supporting cancer awareness and early diagnosis within South Asian communities. She helps create safe, inclusive spaces where people can talk openly, ask questions, and access clear, culturally sensitive information.
She is committed to tackling health inequalities and supporting early intervention through trusted community outreach.
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