Alice originally trained as an architect, before stepping into the social enterprise world as a Year Here fellow in 2019. As well as focusing on business development, Alice predominantly looks after design and production. She loves teaching in hostels when she gets the opportunity to do so. Alice has been listed as a WISE100 top women in social enterprise, and is a Shackleton Leader.

Favourite Pivot piece: Full Circle

Sabella unofficially joined Pivot two years ago, and in August 2021 became a bonafide member of the team. Sabella acts as the “swiss army knife” and lends her hand to everything. She has created and delivered Pivot’s system of pop-ups, taking Pivot to a total of 45 markets in 2021! As we grow Sabella will take on more responsibility for operations, working closely with Jason to deliver programmes, workshops and events.

Favourite Pivot piece: Bream

Jason was proudly number 2 on the Pivot payroll, after persuading Alice that he could make jewellery more efficiently using techniques discovered on YouTube. Having lived in temporary accommodation, Jason has a wealth of experience and expertise in working with people experiencing homelessness. He is an excellent teacher and is responsible for delivering workshops across hostels and for public events.

Bella joined us in 2022 as our brand guardian, ensuring we always look our best across all our marketing platforms. She is an excellent all-rounder as she heads up our wholesale, product development and brand photography too!

Favourite Pivot piece: Mobius Bangle

Makbule graduated from our YMCA Spring Programme in 2021 and we proudly offered her a job in September 2021 to help us with our Christmas rush. Makbule has proven herself to be an excellent Maker and a wonderful teacher. Makbule is now assisting Jason with many of our public workshops, and in time will run these independently.

Vida is a behavioural change coach with over 6 years experience helping people think differently and transform lives. Having run rehabilitation programmes in prisons across the UK, as well as delivering an award-winning wellbeing programme for LEON restaurants, she enables people to create positive change and build a sustainable future for themselves, others, and the world. Vida specialises in the Generative Change coaching model.