Team
CEO
Gita Lobo (she/her)
I have been leading Autism Family Support Oxfordshire since 2005. I am responsible for the strategic management and growth of the charity. It is a privilege to lead AFSO and implement “The AFSO Way” to nurture, enable and inspire young people and their families.
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Outside of work I enjoy travelling, learning about different cultures and food, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.
Youth Work Coordinator
Anna Sturrock (they/she)
I manage our holiday activities and youth groups and ensure there are fun, fabulous, and inspiring things for young autistic people in Oxfordshire to do.
I am neurodivergent myself and passionate about creating inclusive, accessible, and welcoming spaces.
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You can often spot me wearing bright and colourful clothes.
Operations Manager
Becky Loveless (she/her)
I manage and develop our services and offer training and consultancy. . I also lead our staff team.
Youth groups
Wednesday Youth Group
Youth Group Leader
Vacancy [Interim: Gita Lobo]
Friday Youth Group
Youth Group Leader
Grace Ballinger
Saturday Youth Group
Youth Group Leader
Grace Ballinger
Youth Support Worker
Sam Settle
Youth Support Worker
Becci Davis
Youth Support Worker
Keeley Nichol
Youth Support Worker
Lauren Thomas-Hird
Trustees
Chair
Liz Hickingbotham
Trustee
Ian Coates
Trustee
Simon Tyrrell
Trustee
Helen Toone
Trustee
Nicholas Keene
Summer & Easter staff
​We have a team of staff who support young people during our Summer and Easter Activities. All staff are experienced in working with children on the autism spectrum as well as having lots of enthusiasm and a sense of fun!
Volunteers
We have a team of volunteers who help us with youth groups, admin, fundraising and events – we would be lost without them! To join our volunteer team see the Volunteering page.