Meet the Nudgers

Team Nudge

We are a small but mighty staff team of four full-time and six part-time people.

As a Community Benefit Society we have a board of nine local people elected from the 595 members of Nudge.

Keep scrolling to get to know Team Nudge!

  • Co-Founder & Co-Director

    Wendy is passionate about making a difference for people and seeing how they benefit from the opportunities Nudge are creating. She loves spending time on the street connecting, listening and making fun things happen.

    She lives in Stonehouse with her family and has volunteered in the community for over 10 years before starting Nudge to do something about the empty buildings.

    Her background in social housing and the voluntary sector has been key to creating Nudge making homes and spaces where small organisations can thrive.

  • Co-Founder & Co-Director

    Hannah is passionate about making lasting change on the street and disrupting systems that hold communities back. She loves making things and bringing colour to the street.

    Hannah lives in Stonehouse with her family and has volunteered in the community for over 10 years.

    She previously worked for Plymouth City Council Planning Department. Her background in community engagement and regeneration has helped Nudge to breathe life and hope into a street that has missed out for too long.

  • Finance Manager

    Yvonne looks after all things finance and keeps us running smoothly with fabulous spreadsheets, project planning support and getting systems and processes in place to support Nudge as it grows.

    She brings her background in FTSE100 financial management and experience of supporting small businesses to make sure Nudge is managing our money and resources in ways that create best value for our community.

  • Operations & Communications Coordinator

    Nadine makes The Plot a special place where lots of different communities and organisations can grow and connect. She supports the many people who walk through our doors, whether they’re tenants, visitors or staff. Her background in design, admin and hospitality makes sure that Nudge is caring about all the big and little things that make a community work.

    Nadine has a great eye and makes gorgeous merchandise for our shop. She looks after our website, takes care of our in-house design, and writes our newsletter, making sure our voice and brand are on point.

    Currently, Nadine is supporting the Plotters in their efforts to function as a collective of entrepreneurs who collaborate, support each other, and come together to make The Plot the best it can be.

    She has just launched lifecycle, a free community bike hire scheme at The Plot! Keep an eye on our socials and newsletter for announcements.

  • Bookings & Events Coordinator

    With a wealth of experience in the entertainment industry, Bec joined Nudge in October 2023 to help bring bigger, better, and more events to the community.

    She’s currently getting ready for this year’s Union Street Party. When she’s not liaising with artists and promoters, she looks after the local residents who hire our buildings to put on their own events.

  • Volunteer Coordinator & Connector

    Since October 2023, Abi has spent her time with Nudge getting to know our lovely volunteers, finding them volunteering, networking and training opportunities, both with Nudge as well as other local organisations.

    Abi is now turning her attention to The Greenhouse as we’re working with Plymouth University to give it a new lease of life.

  • C103 Site Coordinator

    From New York skyscrapers to a derelict club in Stonehouse, Rick knows his way around building sites.

    Since joining us in May 2024, he's been overseeing all the stuff that's going on behind the scenes at C103 — liaising with our architect and engineers, dealing with manufacturers, and finding budget-friendly solutions to all the weird and wonderful issues that come with taking over unloved buildings!

  • Front of House Assistant

    Dom is a local young person who joined Team Nudge in the summer of 2022 at the age of 15. He looks after visitors at The Plot, has a great rapport with the tenants and generally makes sure the space is tidy and welcoming.

  • Repairs & Maintenance

    Nick joined us in May 2024 to help us tackle the various issues that arise when operating in old, unloved buildings. Think blocked drains, doors off hinges, leaky roofs... There's not a lot Nick can't fix!

    Nick runs Steadfast Property Development, brings a passion for community, and enjoys showing young people the ropes.

  • Saturday Activity Maker

    You can find Lou bringing arts and crafts to The Plot every first and second Saturday of the month!

    On the first Saturday of every month, Lou runs the Stonehouse Social, bringing local residents together to get creative and learn about topical themes.

  • Housekeeper

    Fiona makes sure all Nudge spaces are kept spick and span, and often volunteers at The Plot to help look after our visitors. She's recently fallen in love with sewing and is a grandma of one. Fiona enjoys supporting and working with young people, volunteering and hairdressing.

  • Creative & Brand

    Whenever we need a creative touch, Dave at 51 Studio is our guy! You’ll find him at The Plot one day a week, working with our team to develop our visual identity.

    Most recently he created our handy dandy Intro to Nudge booklet - pick up a copy from The Plot - and our awesome Awakening merchandise.