Kelly Mercer

In September 2024, Fleetwood Town Community Trust extended its youth provision to provide a safe space for young girls locally. The project was driven by PCSO Lizzy Bradley who recognised the importance of females having a place where they could be themselves and seek guidance when they needed it. As a trusted point of contact for young people in Fleetwood, Lizzy was able to capture their voices and design a needs-led programme. Having a particular passion for female empowerment, Lizzy...

The Voices of One Fylde: Shining a Light With Kelly Mercer (04.06.25) We were thrilled when Kelly had the opportunity to be interviewed by the Voices of One Fylde radio. This platform allows her story to reach many people. One Fylde is a community-led charity. It provides support and housing to individuals with learning disabilities across Blackpool, Wyre, and Fylde. The charity offers various services and activities, including its own radio station. Local people with lived experience host...

Looking Ahead We have identified the potential to replicate aspects of this model in existing holiday clubs. Traditional clubs often...