My long and eclectic professional background positions me well to support Park Centre as it strengthens its place in the community.

Starting as a defence industry analyst before moving into technology start-up support, problem-solving in various guises has been the thread running through my career.

Living close to Park Centre, I look forward to supporting the amazing team here and watching it go from strength to strength

I’m Yann Davies, the proud Managing Director of ABCOM IT Solutions (abcom.co.uk).

Our focus has been on enhancing our IT systems and helpdesk, aiming to support small to medium-sized businesses and charities.

My expertise in technology can significantly benefit charities and youth clubs, and through my extensive business network, I’m well-positioned to source skills and assistance for these organisations.

Robert has lived in Burgess Hill since 1989 and has been involved in a wide range of community projects in that time. He is currently a Burgess Hill Town Councillor and a Mid Sussex District Councillor. 

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Robert enjoyed a 40+ year career in commercial asset finance culminating as the director and legal counsel for a UK finance group

I have worked in HR for over 20 years, I'm also a keen advocate for wellbeing, and I'm a qualified Mental Health First Aider. I love to help others, and will always listen with empathy. My HR experience is based in a local organisation with head offices in Montreal as well as other sites globally. 

I'm curious and enjoy self development, I want to learn more about ways to improve and make processes simpler. 

I have three daughters navigating their own unique journeys which is fun, but can also be quite tricky at times!  

Burgess Hill is the only home I've ever really known. I was born here, went to school here, and as a kid I spent my evenings at the Park Centre youth group. 

Long before I ever imagined I'd be a trustee of the place. I opened my first business, Strawberry Vibes, in the town back in 2011, and I still run my back pain coaching business across the area today.

When I'm not working, I'm usually coaching Hassocks Under 9s, shouting encouragement from a muddy touchline, playing golf or enjoying dog walks around Bedelands Nature reserve.

What drives me now is pretty simple: I want Burgess Hill to be a town that works for everyone in it; accessible, welcoming, and genuinely enjoyable, whoever you are and whatever support you need.

I'm raising my own family here, and I want them, and everyone else's kids to grow up proud of this place.

That's why Park Centre matters to me. It gave me somewhere to belong as a teenager and I want to help make sure it does the same for the next generations

I have been born and bred in Burgess Hill.
I have to say that it has been sad seeing the building sat unloved recently. It had been a very important part of the town.
Burgess Hill is important to me and the community. I served as a Town Councillor before changing roles and becoming a Mum 15 year’s ago.
Park Centre it’s self holds a lot of memories of friends and time’s shared at Youth Club on a Friday night along with other events.
Being asked to become part of the trustee team for PC has been an honour. It has a team of passionate people who are already involved in making a difference.
I am proud to see the centre come alive again. An important legacy given so long ago. Now finally finding it’s modern place for community in it’s four walls.

In 2018, a young lad of 15, in my daughter’s year, unfortunately took his own life. For someone to feel like there was no other way, at such a young age, was enough for me to do something about it.

We managed to open The Escape Youth Club on 10th January 2020. We wanted our club to be different from any other, not only to provide a safe place to hang out with friends, take part in activities but to also help with their mental health and well-being.

Calley was appointed as Community Development Officer in June 2025, having previously served as both a trustee and volunteer at Park Centre. A resident of Burgess Hill for over 11 years and a former local business owner, she is passionate about strengthening the local community.

Drawing on her lived experience as a disabled person and carer, Calley is a strong advocate for inclusion, accessibility and equal opportunities. She works closely with trustees, volunteers, community groups and funding partners to help Park Centre grow as a welcoming, inclusive and sustainable community hub for everyone.