David Sharp

Job Title:

Chief Executive.

Date Started:

March 2002.

Experience:

15 years as a part time youth worker, 12 years working in local authority leisure services, 8 years voluntary sector which include 5 years as Deputy Chief Executive.

Responsibilities:

Everything but mainly the strategic direction of the organisation.

Favourite part of your job:

Every day is different.

Hobbies:

Mountain biking, Climbing Mountains, Sci Fi.

Favourite quote:

People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things - Edmund Hillary

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Paul and I would just like to say how grateful we are for the activity weekend that you put on for us recently.

Bex, Scott and George were absolutely superb hosts from the moment we arrived throughout the activities until we left the following day.

With yourself and your colleagues supporting us internally you made it a very enjoyable weekend for our very boisterous rugby team.

The accommodation and facilities were exactly what we needed and we would highly recommend this to anyone thinking of making a booking.

Andrew Wheelhouse & Paul Ripley Kippax Welfare ARLFC U12’s

Another perfect visit, thank you

Clifton Community school

"A great experience for our team, delivered well and in a great location. Highly recommendable"

Kippax Welfare

Thank you for another fantastic experience at Carlton Lodge. Our students (with many additional needs) have had an unbelievable time. The staff have made every activity fun and have been kind and encouraged yet always challenged our students.

King James

"I particularly enjoyed the zip wire because i felt like i was flying"

Tom W, Aged 12

“I am writing to say a giant THANK YOU for making Carlton Lodge the best experience of my life!”

Jasmin, aged 10

We can honestly say this is the best residential we have ever attended.

Thorpe Primary School - June 2018

Everyone loved it and didn’t want to leave, even with the snow.

12th Harrogate, St.Marks, Brownies

“The rooms were excellent and the food was gorgeous!”

James, Aged 9

“The instructors made me smile because I knew I was safe in their hands.”

Kaitlyn, aged 10

"This was our best visit ever, mainly due to Sam and Jake who totally understood our students. The Catering staff were so friendly and of course the food was delicious"

King James School - Sept 2018

"We were extremely impressed by the professionalism, enthusiasm and patience that your instructors showed in every activity."

Youth Worker, Hull

“It was the best school trip ever, I would like to go back and do it all again.”

Maddison, aged 10

“Always a real pleasure to come to Carlton Lodge. A lovely setting, amazing friendly staff and comfortable accommodation. Can't wait for next year for more of the same.”

Ings Primary School - May 2018

"The group were all encouraged and supported to achieve their goals - amazing instructors!"

College Tutor, North Yorkshire

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