StepUp Friends

We are extremely privileged to have the support of so many kind friends and supporters. Our founder has always believed that ‘if like-minded people work together, we can produce miracles,’ and each of you has helped us prove that. We, and the children we empower, are deeply grateful.

Below are just a few of our many wonderful sponsors and volunteers.

Fitzgerald Shurey Tarbuck (FST)
Gwen (Vass) Nicodemus
Kevin Holloway

Fitzgerald Shurey Tarbuck (FST)

FST-PhotoFitzgerald Shurey Tarbuck (FST) was launched in April 2007 and since then they have grown significantly every year. FST was launched with a clear point of difference within the publishing agency sector in that their creative teams were recruited from the worlds of Television, Advertising, Publishing, Journalism and Digital in order to fulfill the multi-media content needs of brands today. FST Clients:

 

Calvin Klein, TONI & GUY, L’Oreal, Essensuals, Concha Y Toro,Habitat,Label.m,Office Shoes,IPC – Look Magazine  

Early in 2010 FST were approached to become involved with an exciting new not for profit initiative aimed at supporting, directing and encouraging self-development for children from under-privileged backgrounds aged between 4 and 13 years of age.

Director, Mark commented, “FST were very keen to participate in an initiative that we believed in and a project where our skill sets would provide real value. We have helped address some of Suhail’s challenges and jointly conceived the Stepup brand name and logo. FST will continue to support and contribute in our area of expertise to endeavor to make Stepup a true global success.

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Gwen (Vass) Nicodemus

 

Gwen NicodemusGwen (Vass) Nicodemus is a freelancer in the United States. She designs, creates, and maintains Joomla web sites along with databases, specialised graphics and charts, and other work that she finds interesting.

Gwen home schools her two children. While educating her children, she developed (and maintains) an interest in curriculum design and how children and adults learn. (Other educational workbooks of Gwen’s can be found at http://LearnWithGwen.com.)

Gwen has tirelessly worked with Suhail to help develop the all important workbooks that form part of the curriculum for Stepup Learning.

Gwen commented, “I appreciate the opportunity to give to the world, and hopefully help future scientists, engineers, and mathematicians.”

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Kevin Holloway

Kevin HollowayFinesse Management Ltd provides management services to all organisations from individuals through to large corporate groups. Services include complex project management, strategic planning and coaching/mentoring. CEO Kevin Holloway has over 25 years experience in business management and also acts as a volunteer business mentor for technology startups via the SETsquared organisation at the universities of Surrey, Southampton, Bath and Bristol. http://www.finessemanagement.com

Kevin commented,  “After discussions with Hand2Hand founder Suhail Hanif I was impressed with the visionary work the foundation carry out with disadvantaged youth and was delighted to donate the services of Finesse’s digital media division to assist with the development of learning applications for the StepUp Learning programmes.

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