The Team
Meet a few members of our team, all of whom are tireless in their devotion to the children and the Restart Centre…
Luke - Head Of Social Work
Luke is the head of Social Work at Restart. He oversees all Educational, Social and Health needs of the children when they are at home and at school. He is incredibly fond of the kids and staff and always has his door open to discuss all things Restart!
Joshua - Financial Officer
Joshua is a dedicated and hardworking member of the Restart Africa team. He plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the centre, bringing commitment, reliability and a positive attitude to his work. Always ready to lend a hand and keep things moving, Joshua is a valued part of the team and helps make the centre a welcoming place for everyone.
Gladys - Procurement Officer
Gladys is our Procurement Officer at Restart. She oversees all incoming and outgoing materials and donations and ensures the smooth running of the centre. Gladys makes sure that all our children are fully equipped with everything they need.
Jackline - Marketing and Communications Executive
Jackline is responsible for sharing the work of the centre and helping more people connect with its mission. She leads the organisation’s social media, digital content and communications, creating stories, photos and videos that showcase the children, projects and wider Restart Africa community.
Noel - Nursery Matron
Noel is one of our nursery carers who sees to all the needs of our youngest here at Restart. She works tirelessly throughout the day to make sure the nursery are fed, changed and played with sufficiently, as well as helping with their learning when they are not at school!
Gabriel - Boarding Master
Gabriel is one of our two boys boarding masters. He is in charge of the boys’ dormitory, where he sees to the boys’ safety, cleanliness and health. He also takes part in the football and regularly engages with the boys to organise trips, events and games!
Stella - Cook
Stella has been cooking at Restart for 10 years. She knows all the children and has seen many of them grow up at Restart. The children love her cooking and often help her out with meal preparations, (especially if it means they get an extra portion!)
Vincent - Driver
Vincent is the Restart driver and takes the children to school and on other trips in the Restart Africa bus. He is a keen footballer and trains with the children in his spare time.
Mr Kamau - Tailor
Mr Kamau is the Restart tailor. He works at the Centre and is always busy making and repairing school clothes for the children. He is one of the longest serving staff, starting originally at the Coulson residence in 1987! In his spare time he enjoys playing volleyball with the children at the Centre.
Francis - Herbalist
Francis was one of the first boys to come up through Restart Africa. He has since gone to college in order to become a herbal specialist and now works for Restart as its Herbalist in the gardens which provide medicines and herbs for the centre!