What Tony Bennett does not yet know about youth work he makes up for in business acumen. Having been immersed for many years in the world of commerce, his speech is littered with business-speak, likening young people, for example, to "shareholders" in services that meet their needs. He is first and foremost, a businessman.
But times are tough, and youth work, statutory and voluntary, is already falling victim to local cuts. So right now someone who talks about getting the most for your "marginal dollar" might be just what the sector needs.
Bennett has been chief executive of Clubs for Young People for little more than three months, replacing Simon Antrobus, who left to become chief executive of drug treatment charity Addaction. After successfully steering his way through high-powered roles within companies such as WHSmith and Thomas Cook, he wanted to "do something with a different sense of purpose".
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
