About us

 

The Skateboarding Foundation was established to introduce the benefits of skateboarding to young people.

 

Our vision is a world where all young people are provided the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

 

Our mission is to help young people, especially but not exclusively through skateboarding, to develop their skills and abilities to enable them to fulfil their potential and participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

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Board Members

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The following Trustees of the Board are responsible for the governance, strategy and management of The Skateboarding Foundation:

 

Paul Rompani (Founder / Chairman / Secretary)

Paul has more than 20 years’ senior management and voluntary experience in the charitable not for profit sector focusing predominantly on health and youth development. He is currently CEO of Addiction Family Support. He has an MSc in Voluntary Sector Organisation from the London School of Economics, is an alumnus of the Henley Business School Leadership Programme and a Fellow of the Clore Social Leadership Experienced Leader Programme. His eldest son has been skateboarding since 2015. 

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Ryan Davies 

Ryan has a strong digital background, boasting over 15 years of experience in the sector. He possesses extensive expertise in developing high-quality user experiences and executing online campaigns for both private and public organisations. With a profound interest in skateboarding, he believes in harnessing the sport as a medium to foster confidence and character-building in young people.

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David Hughes

David has spent his career in advertising and creative production, including running WPP's global creative production business, Hogarth, for five years. He has been a keen surfer and took up longboard skating in his twenties. His son Charlie is a keen skateboarder and David has seen first hand the positive impact skateboarding can have on physical and mental health. His other love is dog training and his favourite film is Dogtown and Z-Boys.​​

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Rosa Johnston-Flint (Bio to be added)

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Simon Leach

Simon's journey with skateboarding began in the mid-seventies when, as a 10-year-old, he first embraced this non-mainstream activity. This early passion for skateboarding has remained a steadfast influence. As a parent, Simon instilled in his children a love for the outdoors and the enjoyment of active pursuits. An avid cyclist, he recognises the myriad benefits of physical activity and the profound joy in shared experiences​.

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​​Former Trustees: 

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Charlie Haigh 

Richard Porteous

Stefan Schrey

Steven Terry

​Dom Trethewey

Tom Wicks

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We have some fantastic coaches with patience, good humour, care, a love of skateboarding and a passion for helping children and young people to learn to love it too.