About Us
Empowering People, Strengthening Our Community
Founded in 2015, Lakota Hub C.I.C. is at the heart of the Stockton-on-Tees community.
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to feel supported, connected and able to reach their potential.
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Our person-centred approach provides a welcoming, non-judgmental space for children, young people and adults. Through alternative provision, tuition, practical support, advice, workshops and community activities, we help people build confidence, develop skills and overcome barriers.
Our aim is simple: to bring people together, improve well-being and create opportunities for brighter futures.
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Our Dedicated Team
joanne horner
paul marriner
Managing Director/Projects Manager
Managing Director/Designated Safeguarding Lead
Joanne has over 30 years’ experience helping people move forward into employment, education and training.
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Together with Paul, she created Lakota to provide a welcoming, supportive and inclusive service, where people of all ages can build confidence, develop new skills and take positive steps towards their future.
Paul brings over 45 years’ experience across engineering, education and assessment.
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Together with Joanne, he created Lakota to help people build practical skills, grow in confidence and move forward.
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Paul also leads safeguarding, helping ensure everyone feels safe, supported and valued.
rose poole
Projects Co-ordinator/Tutor
Rose is a qualified tutor and assessor who joined Lakota in 2022.
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With over 30 years’ experience across a range of sectors, she brings a warm, flexible and person-centred approach.
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Rose is passionate about helping people build confidence, develop new skills and take positive steps forward.
jacqui bedingfield
Counsellor/BSL Tutor
Jacqui is a qualified counsellor who is fluent in sign language and passionate about supporting people within the community.
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She also delivers free sign language sessions, helping to improve communication and inclusion.
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With a warm and approachable manner, Jacqui helps people feel heard, supported and more confident.