Caroline Garrity – Office Manager

Caroline joined the Unit back in August 2002 as a part-time administration officer, and in 2005 she was appointed Office Manager in the Unit, full-time. Caroline’s overall responsibility is to manage and maintain the Regional Youth Work Unit – NE office to ensure an effective and efficient support service.

Caroline works closely with the Chief Executive at the Unit providing professional administrative and finance support, and is also responsible for all administration and finances for NE-Generation. Caroline is responsible for all administration support at meetings for the Board of Directors, Heads of IYSS and L.A. Youth Work Leads. Caroline maintains all financial activity within the Unit using Sage accounts software. She helps to assist in preparing and monitoring budgets, producing reports and statistics for both the Board of Directors and funders when necessary. Caroline also works closely with the appointed accountants to the Unit, Haines Watts on a regular basis.

When Caroline is not at work, she enjoys time with her family and friends, eating out and generally just chilling. On Sunday mornings (even those cold, wet and windy ones!) Caroline supports her 12 year old nephew and his football team Chester-le-Street FC.