Being aware of the changing needs of young people is key to being successful.
Mike Power has served on the Board of YMCA Doncaster since 2008.
Born in South London, Mike moved around the country with his family due to his father’s career with the merchant navy. His first job was working in a bar in Liverpool .
“My first job gave me the confidence to deal with people in the real world. I don’t think I really got that experience when I was at school.”
He moved to Yorkshire nearly 50 years ago, initially setting up home in York, to undertake his role as Transport Manager. In 1985 he moved to Doncaster and has been here ever since.
“I was attracted to becoming a board member because the YMCA gives young people the background needed to give them a good start in life, and to fulfil their potential. Not all young people have that opportunity and we can help provide a second chance for those who need it.
“I enjoy working as part of a team to develop YMCA Doncaster and help it to progress as an organisation. I am able to bring skills I have learned over time elsewhere to the role and put them to use for the charity’s benefit
“Being aware of the changing needs of young people is key to being successful. I believe that we can grow as an organisation, but it is always challenging to develop a smaller charity into a larger one; we are developing an ambitious strategy aiming to achieve this.”
In his spare time, Mike enjoys travelling, with Germany and Italy being the places he frequents the most. He shares his passion for travelling with his wife and believes that’s what brought them together. He has travelled to many countries and has taken in the culture and traditions of places such as Indonesia and China. He firmly believes in the cliché that travel broadens the mind!
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