About us
Welcome to Rotunda
The education system doesn’t work for everyone, which means far too many people get left behind.
Rotunda is a charity on a mission to break down barriers and create opportunities for growth in all parts of your life. We have been proudly serving the community of Kirkdale for over 30 years with education, career, wellbeing and general life support.
When you walk through our doors, you’ll find a community-led space that accepts and respects you for who you are. Here, people meet people, and we’ll always have your back.
Inclusivity
We believe education should be accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstance.
Agency
We give people the tools, skills, and confidence to take control of their own futures.
Respect
We treat everyone with dignity and value their unique experiences and perspectives.
Flexibility
We adapt to individual needs, meeting people where they are to help them find the best way forward.
Community
We are rooted in our community, shaped by the people we serve, and committed to their success.
Collaboration
We work together with learners, partners, and the wider community to create meaningful opportunities.
What makes us different
Built around your life.
We design education to fit your needs, not the other way around. That means flexible programmes, on-site childcare, and the support you actually need, when you need it.
Led by people who get it.
Our team knows the challenges you’re facing because many of us have lived them. We bring empathy, expertise, and the can-do, don't stand in my way attitude of a scouse nan.
Connected to your future.
It's not all about certificates and exams. We work with you to open up opportunities and connect you with the people who can help you in your chosen career.
Rooted in community.
We’re Kirkdale through and through, and everything we do is about building wealth, inclusion, and opportunity for our community.
Our board members
We have a brilliant board of trustees with a wide range of expertise.
Phil Cashen
Chair
Local representative and Volunteer.
Paul Musa
Deputy Chair
Ex-CEO North West Training Council – Education, Training and Skills and funding advisor
Prof Richard Meagan
Treasurer
Fellow of Liverpool University Geography / Urban Policy
Phil Corfield
Accountant
Director of Gardner systems IT company
Paula McCabe
Accountant
Accountant with Specialist knowledge of SFA / FE Funding
Keith Housley
Solicitor
Specialist legal background
William Connelly
Retired CEO Royal Liverpool City Rotary
Victoria Cowley
Local Kirkdale resident and IT data analyst
Chloe Doyle
Local Representative Youth Lead development for the Charity
Liverpool City Rotary Club Member
Multiple Disciplines
Peter Foy
Conservation Officer Liverpool City Council
Bill Halsall
Halsall Lloyd Partnership Architects Heritage
Architects Heritage and capital development advisors
Margi Rathbone
Specialist support HMRC CSR Partnership
Business Continuity and Risk Management
Paula McCabe
Phil Corfield
Maxine Ennis
CEO
Phil Cashen
Chair
Victoria Cowley
Maxine Ennis
CEO
Maxine Ennis
CEO
Katrina Jones
Education Programme & Quality Manager
Claire Inglesby
Education Compliance Manager
Sarah Tennent
Nursery – Pre-school Manager
Laura Heneghan
Community Hub Manager
Meet the team
Maxine Ennis
Chief Executive Officer
Jayne Eccleston
Finance Manager
Katrina Jones
Education Programme & Quality Manager
Claire Inglesby
Education Compliance Manager
Laura Heneghan
Community Hub Manager
Sarah Tennent
Nursery – Pre-school Manager
Catherine Williams
Tutor
Praloshnee Moodley
Tutor
Alex Parkes-Reed
Tutor
Reynaldo Moodley
Tutor
Laura Heneghan
Community Hub Manager
Alice Colquhoun
Women's Hub Co-Ordinator
Elzbieta Siwinska
Community Development Co-Ordinator
Jessica Hayes
Engagement Team Leader
Terrianne Curry
Engagement & Compliance Officer
Laura Palmeria
Counselling Coordinator
Sarah Tennent
Nursery – Pre-school Manager
Rachel Jardine
Senior Nursery Practitioner
Molly Owens
Nursery Practitioner
Tina Campbell
Senior Nursery Practitioner
Lilly Campbell
Jayne Eccleston
Finance Manager
Donna Smith
Finance Administrator
Terry Reilly
Garden Manager
Tetiana Potynga
Kitchen Assistant
Trisha Morris
Kitchen Assistant (v)
Reann Doyle
Front of house (v)
Louise Rutledge
House keeper
Get involved in the Rotunda community
From volunteering to sponsorship support, there are many ways you can get involved here at Rotunda. Get in touch or pop in for a cuppa and a chat with one of our lovely team.