Our Team

Georgia-Mai McIntosh

Georgia joined Starting Point in September 2021 and is our Programme Manager. Georgia oversees our mentoring programmes, and is here to support our team. She has both worked and volunteered with young people over the past 5 years in holistic and educational settings, with an enthusiasm for creating equal opportunities for all. With a passion for working with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, she believes in providing support to aid the ability for everyone to succeed. Outside of work Georgia enjoys live music, trips to the cinema, reading, and watching the women’s football.

Simon Ray

Simon joined Starting Point in April 2021.
A graphic designer with many years experience, Simon is the Starting Point Creative Programme Manager. Alongside producing any design work needs, he heads up Starting Point Studio – our creative work experience programme – including our alternate provision for schools. He brings energy and enthusiasm, and a desire to see young people grow in confidence, expression and technique. He is mad about fonts. He also loves graffiti/street-art, music, films and the colour yellow.

Emma East

Emma joined Starting Point in October 2022 and is our Community Mentor. She realised she had a passion for supporting and working with young people through her previous experience on a summer programme for teens back in 2018. She went on to study childhood and youth studies at university. Emma is energetic and always talking. She loves to talk to young people and get to know them and their interests and enjoys seeing them grow in confidence and supporting them to achieve their goals. Outside of work Emma enjoys going to West End Musicals and watching Disney films as she is a big Disney fan.

Renee Griffiths

Renee joined Starting Point in January 2025 as our Community Engagement Mentor. Renee has been supporting young people & young adults for 10+ years in the form of mentoring, university workshops and youth focused initiatives. She believes that creating a healthy space for safe conversations, without the fear of shame is important for personal growth.  Outside of work, Renee enjoys cooking and going to the gym.