About us
Collectively we can do more than we can do alone – so we have come together as a co-operative, and bring to our clients creativity, fresh perspective and a commitment to build well-being in the people, organisations and community we work with.
We currently have a core team of five, who are all Directors of Red Door Associates. We all have experience in project development and support, as well as...
Jenny Archard's key areas are forest school activities, group facilitation, training and project/organisational development. With her background in the outdoors, training and personal development, Jenny has a focused and participatory approach to the needs of clients from a variety of sectors. Her skills in facilitating groups are used in settings including evaluation, project development, staff / team awaydays and mediation. Jenny currently runs Forest School sessions in the Blackdown Hills and until recently, managed a European funding programme for the Blackdown Hills and East Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Past work includes supporting the Regional ChangeUp programme and development of Infrastructure Strategy South West; work with Devon and Cornwall Constabulary; evaluation for East Dorset District Council, training for World Vision; team days for St Sidwells and Exeter Community Initiatives; training and development support for Devonport Community Regeneration Partnership, training and research for the Community Council of Devon.
Tel: 01404 549488
Email: jenny@archard.fsbusiness.co.uk
Address: 10 Sunnyside, Awliscombe, Honiton, Devon EX14 3NX
Sam Magne's key focus is helping organisations to identify, learn from and disseminate good practice. With her professional origins in civil engineering, Sam uses an analytical and strategic approach combined with participatory processes. Her work in international and UK development has included needs assessment, project and programme management and evaluation, training, facilitation and capacity building. She is also the author of two key resources produced from her Devon based social research work on social exclusion – ‘Multi-Ethnic Devon’ and ‘Open Hearts Open Minds‘. She currently is Creative Director and Manager of the on-line social inclusion learning service Open Hearts Open Minds. Sam has worked with clients including Devon Strategic Partnership, Devon Race Equality Council, Exeter Community Initiatives, South Somerset PCT, SHRINE, the University of Plymouth, Diocese of Exeter, Devon and Cornwall Magistrates Association, the LINKS project, Sure Starts Tamar FOLK and Keystone.
Tel: 01884 823808
Email: sam@magne.org.uk
Address: 21 Park Terrace, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6RL
Angela McTiernan's key areas are evaluation, consultation and training. Her main focus is on work with community and voluntary sector groups or the agencies that support these groups, and she has worked with a range of clients from small community groups to national agencies. Her particular specialisms include consultation, research & evaluation; training; project planning & development; funding advice and grant appraisal and organisation of events. All her work is carried out with the aims of inclusion, empowerment and learning, ensuring that clients gain as much as possible from her input. Key work has included consultation for Living Options Devon, running focus groups for The Community College, Broadclyst, evaluation for North Devon Women's Aid and work with a number of Children's Centres in the South West.
Tel: 01392 202326
Email: angelamctiernan@blueyonder.co.uk
Address: 19 Temple Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 4HG
Sarah Taragon's key areas are evaluation, research and consultation. She has been working freelance since 2001, mainly within the South West. Her background is in the not-for-profit sector, including seven years working for infrastructure organisations within the voluntary sector. Sarah has a Masters degree in Social Research Methods, and a Bachelor degree in Social Psychology and Sociology. Sarah combines her knowledge and experience of formal research methods with a commitment to participation and the active involvement of all partners. She enjoys working with a range of clients from small grass roots groups (eg village hall committees) to national organisations (eg Heritage Lottery Fund, Community Development Foundation). Recent clients include: Blackdown Hills AONB; TorrAGE (a project supporting older people); SWAN (the South West ACRE Network); Exeter City Council's Royal Albert Memorial Museum and a number of Children's Centres in the South West.
Tel: 01363 860151
Email: sarahtaragon@hotmail.com
Address: Hillside, Poughill, Crediton, Devon EX17 4LA
We have one more Director (John Bodley Scott), who is currently employed full-time with Mid Devon District Council.
We also have a number of Associates who work with us on particular contracts where their strengths can further add to our skills base.
Registered Office: 19 Temple Road, Exeter EX2 4QB.
Tel: 01363 860151. E-mail: info@reddoor.org.uk
Company Reg No: 04456132; VAT Reg No: 854 4296 06