Who are AITC?
Active in the Community CIC (AITC) is a not for profit, community interest company, founded in 2017.
AITC has 2 main services, “Community Projects” and “School Lettings”. Community Projects are our projects, programmes and events that are delivered for the community within local settings to improve individuals physical, mental and social well being. School Lettings is our facility management service, fully managing the facilities within 12 school sites and 3 community venues.
We currently operate across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Berkshire.
Meet our Directors
James Cavalier
With over 20 years of management experience, James leads on the “Schools Lettings” service.
Ian Rose
5-time Paralympian and former European and World Champion. Ian provides mentorship and coaching across our team and services.
Kirsty Gillingham
Masters in Project Management and a verified Public Health Practitioner, Kirsty leads of the ‘Community Health’ service.
James Palmer
James provides guidance on the facility operations of the business. His experience as General Manager of the National Sports Centres adds significant value and expertise.
Our Physical Activity team
Below details our fantastic team delivering sport and physical activity opportunities across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Kirsty Gillingham
Director
Kirsty has been a Director since the inception of AITC. Specifically overseeing the Physical Activity arm of the organisation from a strategic point of view as well as being responsible for securing investment to deliver our services.
Email: Kirsty.Gillingham@aitc.org.uk
Adam Howard
Head of Physical Activity
Adam is our Head of Physical Activity for Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, responsible for overseeing our fantastic team of individuals. Ensuring the delivery and quality of contracts, services and projects, as well as building effective relationships with partners to strengthen our delivery.
Email: Adam.Howard@aitc.org.uk
Amelia Evans
North bucks Project Officer
Amelia oversees all physical activity development across North Buckinghamshire, specifically managing the following projects:
- Women’s Only Swimming in Aylesbury
- Inclusive Cycling Centre at Stoke Mandeville Stadium
- Seated Exercise & Forever Cycling
- Referral pathway (Aylesbury focus)
Email: Amelia.Evans@aitc.org.uk
Katie Youngman
South Bucks Project officer
Katie oversees all physical activity development across South Buckinghamshire, specifically managing the following projects:
- Women’s Only Swimming in High Wycombe
- Inclusive Cycling Centre at Little Marlow Athletics Track
- Over 50’s Activities, including Better Balance, T’ai Chi, Pickleball
- Referral pathway (Wycombe & Chesham)
Email: Katie.Youngman@aitc.org.uk
Adam Nnochiri
Herts Project Officer
Adam covers various physical activity programmes specifically targeting North Hertfordshire, as well as some that are county wide including:
- ParkPlay is two hours of FREE fun every Saturday in local parks and open spaces across Hertfordshire.
- Delivering Live Longer Better events across North Herts, East Herts and Broxbourne.
- Women’s and girls & Men’s project – coming soon.
Email: adam.nnochiri@aitc.org.
Fiona McArdle
Herts Project Officer
Fiona covers East Hertfordshire & Broxbourne, including managing our two community assets, Hertford Wellbeing Hub and Pinehurst Community Centre. This includes managing bookings and establishing new activities for the community.
Fiona also oversees the development of Hertford Men’s Shed – a purpose built facility to bring men together to connect, create, repair and repurpose, linking with ‘Herts3Cycle‘ scheme.
Email: Fiona.McArdle@aitc.org.uk
