About Us - Management Committee
Our Management Committee is made up of local people or those that have an interest in play in the borough. All our Committee members have experience of play, play work or the voluntary sector. We are committed to supporting and developing the skills of our committee members through training and support.
Our Management Committee and Staff Team agree the overall aims and objectives of the organisation and then we seek funding to enable us to carry out our core work and project specific work.
Lesley Schwartz - Chair & Director of the Play Association – since 2003
One of the original local people who was involved in setting up the Play Association in 2003, I believe that children and young people have the right to FREE play. I have been involved with a voluntary community-based charity in the south of the borough for the past 19 years, which provides three different services to the community.
Michael DeVaughan - Director and Committee Member - since 2003
Rob Carroll - Committee Member - since June 2008
Emma Hutchinson - Committee Member - since November 2008
Paula Merrony - Committee Member - since November 2009
Sue Anderson - Committee Member - since November 2010
Louise Saunders - Committee Member - since December 2011
Steve Boeje - Company Secretary - since February 2008
Are you interested in becoming a Committee Member?
PAHF is always on the look out for new committee members. Do you fit the following criteria:
- Interested in the rights of children to play
- Knowledge or experience of playwork or of the voluntary sector
- Willing to give up some free time to support our organisation
Then Contact Us - we are keen to hear from people from all walks of life.
Click here for further information on how to Support Us.
If you are already a committee member and want support for your organisation, become a member. You will be entitled to use our resources and access training opportunities.

