Meet the team
Hi, I’m Dave, I joined the Bridge in June 2017 and I head up the Secondary Schools' Team.
Previously I have worked in pastoral roles and more recently as Head of Year 7 in a local secondary school.
I am passionate about bringing positive change to young people in Salisbury through the schools that we are based in.
I am married and have 3 children. My hobbies include spending time with my family, football, cycling, music and supporting Aston Villa.
You can contact me by calling our office, or via email at: dave.luft@the-bridge.org.uk
Previously I have worked in pastoral roles and more recently as Head of Year 7 in a local secondary school.
I am passionate about bringing positive change to young people in Salisbury through the schools that we are based in.
I am married and have 3 children. My hobbies include spending time with my family, football, cycling, music and supporting Aston Villa.
You can contact me by calling our office, or via email at: dave.luft@the-bridge.org.uk
Hello, I’m Sophie, I joined the Bridge in 2014 after working for a youth project in Bournemouth. I love my role of a Secondary Schools Worker. I get to meet so many different people through one to ones with students, leading lunchtime clubs, and the staff I work with. I have recently enjoyed the opportunity to write 'The Alice course', it has been great to see young girls engage and develop through this resource.
I'm married and have a beautiful daughter, I love having fun with them but also enjoy baking, getting outside and great conversation over a good cuppa!
You can also contact me by calling our office, or at sophie.burditt@the-bridge.org.uk
I'm married and have a beautiful daughter, I love having fun with them but also enjoy baking, getting outside and great conversation over a good cuppa!
You can also contact me by calling our office, or at sophie.burditt@the-bridge.org.uk
Hi, I’m Mel, I joined the Bridge in September 2017.
I have previously worked with children through my role as a family support worker.
I enjoy supporting children and seeing young people thrive.
I aim to bring something new to the team as a secondary schools worker, and I look forward to helping build a stronger bridge between The Church and the schools we work with.
I love hanging out with the family, walking my dog Jojo and travelling the world.
You can also contact me by calling our office, or at mel.mcdaniel@the-bridge.org.uk
I have previously worked with children through my role as a family support worker.
I enjoy supporting children and seeing young people thrive.
I aim to bring something new to the team as a secondary schools worker, and I look forward to helping build a stronger bridge between The Church and the schools we work with.
I love hanging out with the family, walking my dog Jojo and travelling the world.
You can also contact me by calling our office, or at mel.mcdaniel@the-bridge.org.uk
Hi, I’m Kate! I joined the Bridge in September 2016 to take over the role of Mentoring Coordinator. I love worshipping God, sharing the message of his great love for us all and I love that the Mentoring Scheme allows our fantastic volunteer mentors from local churches to make a difference to a young person's life. I love being a mum to my 3 gorgeous children, I enjoy dog walking, ballet and recently I've taken up rollerbooting!
If you're interested in learning more about mentoring, please look through the relevant pages above or do not hesitate to contact me at mentoring@the-bridge.org.uk. Thank you!
If you're interested in learning more about mentoring, please look through the relevant pages above or do not hesitate to contact me at mentoring@the-bridge.org.uk. Thank you!
Hi, I'm Graeme! I've been with the Bridge Youth Project since 2016. I have many years experience as a secondary school teacher and I am passionate about the post-16 age group. I am a Lay Chaplain volunteer and I work at Salisbury Sixth Form College for one day each week. I am always looking to see what further provision the Bridge might be able to offer 16+ students and enjoy being part of the team. If you wish to contact me, please contact Tara in the Bridge office. Thanks!