Committee
Ellie Burn
Ellie has been a member of Tritlington Young Farmers for 6 years and has been Club Chairman twice. She is an active competitor in speaking competitions and stockjudging where she has represented Northumberland at Northern Area and National competitions. Ellie graduated from Newcastle University in 2020 and now works for the Civil Service. In her spare time she can be found walking hills in the Lake District, taking part in fieldsports or training her dogs.
Sam Richardson
Sam is a current member of Stamfordham YFC. Sam enjoys travelling.
Elizabeth Grix
Liz held the role of Club President of Cambo YFC before taking up the County role. A former member of Hexham YFC Liz works for the NFU Mutual, her son and daughter are both current members of Cambo.
Jess Robinson
Jess had been a member of Stamfordham YFC since joining in 2017, she has held the role of Club Secretary before taking up the County role of Competitions Secretary. Jess was part of the Northumberland YFC Choir who came 4th in the National final in 2022.
Claire Thompson
Claire spent 13 years as a member of Cambo YFC where she held positions as Club Treasurer, Secretary and Rally Secretary. Claire was also Competitions Secretary for Northumberland YFC. She enjoyed all aspects of YFC and took part in many competitions, competing for Northumberland at the National Netball final in 2017. Claire lives in Pegswood and enjoys being outside with her children Imogen & Issac. Claire is available to run new members night, training for competitions and is contactable for any other aspect of YFC.
Committees
Executive Committee
This committee is formed from 3 members of each club (normally the club office bearers). This committee is responsible for the smooth running and the decision making of the Federation. The County Chairman, who is elected by the members of the Federation leads this committee. The committee normally meets 4 times a year and approves or amends if necessary the decisions taken within the sub-committees listed below. In addition Life Members, Vice Presidents and co-options from outside bodies may attend, but cannot vote.
This committee is also responsible for the federations activities programme, which includes:
- Planning of annual competitions programme
- Selection of teams for future rounds
- To encourage member participation in all activities
- Promotion of the international programme
- Liaising with incoming exchanges
Finance Committee
The Finance committee is responsible for:
- Financial management & Budgetary control of the Federation
- Applications for grants
- Sponsorship
- Organisation of fundraising events
- Purchase of equipment
- All areas relating to affiliation fees, legal procedures & membership
- Constitutional issues and expenses
- All duties and responsibilities relating to Health & Safety legislation
- Budget for the Federation’s training output
- Staffing
- Development
- Marketing