Paths Through Change C.I.C. is a not-for-profit social enterprise.
We are a community interest company which means that we are a company limited by guarantee that provides a benefit to the community. We have achieved ‘Developing Trauma Informed Practice’ status with Nicola Lester Trauma Consultancy. You can meet our team below. All our facilitators have enhanced DBS checks and every session has a qualified Youth Mental Health First Aider present.
Facilitators
Ebony Skerritt
Ebony Skerritt has been with Paths Through Change since 2023. Helping to facilitate C.O.A.C sessions, she is thoroughly enjoying nurturing and watching the children flourish in a space that is different from their home and school life. Ebony grew up in a single parent household herself, so she knows too well the challenges that comes with it. Ebony has over 30 years’ experience of working with young people in the capacity of Youth Worker, Keyworker, Project Manager, Fundraiser, Children Entertainer and Face Painter, in addition to having 2 children of her own, who are almost both over 18 and she also has an acting career which she loves and keeps her busy too.
Michelle Buchan
“I’m passionate about PtC’s mission because the younger Michelle wishes she’d had someone to speak to when her family was going through turmoil and disruption. What I didn’t realise is that lots of my friends were going through it to, but it wasn’t something we spoke about to each other. I believe that children and young people deserve to have someone to listen to their feelings and their concerns who are not part of the family and who will listen in a non judgemental way. I enjoy the sessions because of the people I meet and the things I learn – every session is different – its exciting and fun.”
Directors
Lucy Buzzoni-Webb
“Over the years I have watched my friend’s parents separate and observed the way it has shaped, and continues to shape them. As a parent, I understand how much children need space to feel heard, especially through a family change that they haven’t chosen. I’m excited to bring my experience in strategy, operational delivery and the public sector to Paths Through Change, and to support such an incredible organisation doing such important work for, and with, young people.”
Eily Livingstone
Paths Through Change was founded by Eily Livingstone in 2020. She is a youth worker, former Family Solicitor Advocate and teacher, a child of divorced parents and a parent. She is a qualified Parenting When Separated Facilitator with Parents Plus and youth mental health first aider. She has achieved a Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice and a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences. She has completed the Psychological First Aid: Supporting Children and Young People course with Public Health England.
Zara Rinaldi
Zara brings her level-headed and practical thinking to the Board of Directors. With 15 years’ experience in the Insurance industry, she is used to dealing with the impact of unexpected events. She is from a blended family herself and is a parent to 2 young children.
Tom Livingstone
Dr Tom Livingstone has spent the last 15 years teaching, writing and providing entertainment for children and young people of all ages (as a lecturer, writer and parent). Having been a teenager when his parents separated, Tom is pragmatic and honest with the Board about the services young people really want (and don’t want).
