WHO CARES
CONSULTANCY
About Us
A care-experienced, youth-led social enterprise committed to ensuring that care-experienced and vulnerable young people are not only heard, but actively involved in shaping the services, policies, and opportunities that affect their lives.
Our Mission
Our mission at Who Cares Consultancy C.I.C is to provide children and young people with the tools they need to navigate life and independence confidently. Through targeted resources, training, and consultations we aim to enhance youth engagement, empower young voices, and equip professionals with the skills necessary to support marginalised communities and drive positive outcomes.
Our Vision
We exist to create a future where care-experienced and marginalised young people can thrive and professional practice is elevated, ensuring all young people have the opportunity to live independent, fulfilling lives.
Our Approach
Everything we do is guided by our commitment to care-experienced and marginalised young people, and the professionals who support them.
Care-Experienced Led
Our work is designed and delivered with care-experienced young people at its centre. Every programme, training, or resource is developed with their voices, ensuring direct benefit to those who have lived in care.
We blend practical skills with creative, engaging approaches that build connection and confidence. By working through trusted adults and peer networks, we create experiences that are both supportive and enjoyable.
Youth-Focused
We build long-term capacity by training professionals and embedding lived-experience practice into organisations, ensuring impact continues beyond individual projects.
Sustainable Impact
We measure success through clear, SMART outcomes that capture both professional practice change and young people's personal growth.
Measurable Outcomes
Meet Our Team
Mana Gondolora
Mana is a care-experienced professional who brings over 15 years of experience working within youth services, co-production, programme development, and project management. She is also the author of My Book of Independence, Who Cares Consultancy's first resource book, which supports young people to build life skills and confidence.
Director & Founder
Shakira Henry
Shakira brings over 25 years of experience working with children and young people in management positions, with responsibility for budgets, staffing, and strategic leadership. She was also a foster carer for over 18 years. As Secretary, Shakira's responsibilities include ensuring accurate records of governance meetings, compliance with reporting requirements, and supporting the Director with oversight of governance and administration.
Secretary
TBA
Advisor
Safeguarding
Rusell Javian-Lennard
Rus brings a wealth of experience in youth work, education, and mental health, and has served as a trustee and governor for educational establishments, charities, and youth organisations. Rus's role on the board is to oversee projects we deliver and to help create opportunities for collaboration with community youth organisations, educational bodies, and mental health services.
Director
Youth Projects/Mental Health
TBA
Young Advisor
Care-Experienced and Youth Voice Representative
TBA
Advisor
Legal & Compliance
Keeley Stephenson
Director
Education, Employment & Enterprise
TBA
Young Advisor
Care-Experienced and Youth Voice Representative
TBA
Advisor
Business Leadership & Consultancy
We are currently strengthening our Advisory Board and are looking for passionate professionals who want to use their skills to create meaningful social impact.
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Finance & Governance
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Partnerships & Fundraising
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Social Work & Practice Development
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
Please contact us at: info@whocaresconsultancy.co.uk
​We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in: ​
If you are interested in supporting a growing lived experience-led organisation focused on improving outcomes for care-experienced and marginalised young people, we would love to hear from you.