Kevin Yardley's guest appearances

Kevin Yardley

We Dig Plants

Developing the Trust

Margaret Roach

Chris James

David Austin

Piet Oudolf

Stephen Orr

Brent Heath

Billy Goodnick

Beatrix Potter

Jim Duggan

Michael Graham

Gareth Williams

Chris Rose

julie shapiro

Allan Armitage

Eugenia Bone

OwlTail

Tim Warneford is once again out and about now lockdown is easing –  travelling and recording with all social distancing in mind of course - to speak to Kevin Yardley at The Generations Multi Academy Trust. Kevin is director of income generation and his role is to ensure the estates facilities yield substantial revenue streams through optimising letting opportunities and via external partnerships.   On this episode we cover:   The impact of Covid 19 Being lucky that the trust is financially secure But still being hit hard Main priority being protecting customer base Kevin’s background as a lawyer, criminal barrister and swimming coach! Working in the London 2012 Olympics Going as far as possible to deliver value for the client Navigating the 2008 financial crisis His son helping him get his current job Generating school income to academic vision The holistic benefits to the school and community Organisational attitude being key to raising capital Setting about a cultural change in conjunction with the teachers Bringing in a new booking system Opening the hall as a venue for large family events (including a wedding) Bringing new community groups into the school Looking at pop up restaurants and dinner clubs Hosting South African swing band nights Being part of a very inclusive decision making process Consistently recruiting and retaining outstanding teachers Upgrading to a 3G sports pitch leading to a lot of opportunities Being proud to partner with Tottenham Hotspur Being the premier site for Spurs’ women and girls team The trustees demanding a very high quality of work Measuring any risk in business plans Engaging closely with County Sports Partnership and Sports England Negotiating with SFE and Dept of Education Primary purpose is always to deliver a fantastic educational service Secondary purpose is to generate income Using external consultant to support projects Upgrading to LED energy efficient units Having a CFO and Estates Manager meaning meticulous management Taking time to building and maintain relationships with customers Government funding announcements having a level of duplicity Every child needing a fair funding structure Wishing to leaving a physical legacy of improved facilities at each of the schools he works with, each school to be financially secure and increased community engagement in sport and other activities The sporting quote that drives him Delivering free school meals during the summer holidays Being confident about working their way out of the Covid crisis  

Tim Warneford is once again out and about now lockdown is easing –  travelling and recording with all social distancing in mind of course - to speak to Kevin Yardley at The Generations Multi Academy Trust. Kevin is director of income generation and his role is to ensure the estates facilities yield substantial revenue streams through optimising letting opportunities and via external partnerships. On this episode we cover: The impact of Covid 19 Being lucky that the trust is financially secure But still being hit hard Main priority being protecting customer base Kevin’s background as a lawyer, criminal barrister and swimming coach! Working in the London 2012 Olympics Going as far as possible to deliver value for the client Navigating the 2008 financial crisis His son helping him get his current job Generating school income to academic vision The holistic benefits to the school and community Organisational attitude being key to raising capital Setting about a cultural change in conjunction with the teachers Bringing in a new booking system Opening the hall as a venue for large family events (including a wedding) Bringing new community groups into the school Looking at pop up restaurants and dinner clubs Hosting South African swing band nights Being part of a very inclusive decision making process Consistently recruiting and retaining outstanding teachers Upgrading to a 3G sports pitch leading to a lot of opportunities Being proud to partner with Tottenham Hotspur Being the premier site for Spurs’ women and girls team The trustees demanding a very high quality of work Measuring any risk in business plans Engaging closely with County Sports Partnership and Sports England Negotiating with SFE and Dept of Education Primary purpose is always to deliver a fantastic educational service Secondary purpose is to generate income Using external consultant to support projects Upgrading to LED energy efficient units Having a CFO and Estates Manager meaning meticulous management Taking time to building and maintain relationships with customers Government funding announcements having a level of duplicity Every child needing a fair funding structure Wishing to leaving a physical legacy of improved facilities at each of the schools he works with, each school to be financially secure and increased community engagement in sport and other activities The sporting quote that drives him Delivering free school meals during the summer holidays Being confident about working their way out of the Covid crisis

15. Kevin Yardley, Director of Income Generation of The Generations Multi Academy Trust

This week on We Dig Plants Carmen and Alice discuss that omnipresent, brown, sturdy friend: wood. Kevin Yardley of Diamond Tropical Hardwoods stops by the studio to talk about the history and inherent mystique of one of the most utilitarian, versatile, and downright majestic plants on Earth.

This week on We Dig Plants Carmen and Alice discuss that omnipresent, brown, sturdy friend: wood. Kevin Yardley of Diamond Tropical Hardwoods stops by the studio to talk about the history and inherent mystique of one of the most utilitarian, versatile, and downright majestic plants on Earth.

Episode 25: Good Wood with Kevin Yardley