About Us
Kelly Brougham - Business & Operational Director
Hi I’m Kelly I’m one of the founders and Business & Operations Director at Active Families North East, which was created back in 2017. Having previously managed a health and wellbeing team for a local authority and a health and being a fitness practitioner for over 20 years, I have experience of working across and within a range of different sectors and settings focusing on improving the lives of our golden generation.
Starting at the age of 19 I first received my first qualifications in Exercise to Music and L3 Gym which led me on to be able to achieve lots of certifications including L2 Children’s Fitness, L3 Nutrition, L3 Pre/Post Natal, L3 Working with Older Adults and L3 GP Referral and Level 4 Diabetes and Weight management. These all accompany my degree in Sport & Exercise Science.
Kelly Brougham - Business & Operational Director
Hi I’m Kelly I’m one of the founders and Business & Operations Director at Active Families North East, which was created back in 2017. Having previously managed a health and wellbeing team for a local authority and a health and being a fitness practitioner for over 20 years, I have experience of working across and within a range of different sectors and settings focusing on improving the lives of our golden generation.
Starting at the age of 19 I first received my first qualifications in Exercise to Music and L3 Gym which led me on to be able to achieve lots of certifications including L2 Children’s Fitness, L3 Nutrition, L3 Pre/Post Natal, L3 Working with Older Adults and L3 GP Referral and Level 4 Diabetes and Weight management. These all accompany my degree in Sport & Exercise Science.
Amy Swan - Creative Director
Hi I’m Amy and I’ve worked in fitness for over 5 years. Previously, I worked as a creative designer for 15 years working mostly in print and publishing. A love of fitness, being active and wanting a healthier lifestyle drove my passion and commitment to work with and help members of the community to do the same. I’m a fully qualified, experienced gym and group exercise instructor, personal trainer and swimming teacher, having taught a wide variety of classes across the community. Supplementary to this, I have studied to develop specialist training and qualifications in the fields of pre & post natal fitness and exercise for older adults. My belief is that, being active and taking part in exercise isn’t about how good, how fast or how strong you are, its about wanting to take part and enjoy feeling fitter and healthier. Exercising and being active together, and wanting to keep going is something I advocate and is therefore fundamental to the Active Families beliefs. In my spare time I enjoy running, swimming and going to the gym. I keep active with my family, understanding that being a time together is more productive, rewarding and enjoyable!
Jo Buckley - Training & Development Director
Hi im Jo and I’ve been teaching group exercise classes for over 20 years now (although I don’t feel or act old enough to say that!) I am also a PGCE qualified lecturer and assessor and over the years I’ve had the privilege assisting many other people to qualify as Group Exercise Instructors and Personal Trainers. I teach a variety of classes including Body Pump, Zumba and, Clubbercise, Spinning and Aqua. I am also a swimming instructor for adults and children. Even after all these years I still love teaching and making a difference to people’s days. I am loving working for Active Families NE delivering both indoor and outdoor classes with our lovely adults and families. Exercise and laughter followed by tea and biscuits- whats not to love! When I’m not teaching you will find me mostly in my wellies with Mutley, my gorgeous Labradoodle, by my side on long muddy walks through our local woods and fields!
Jo Buckley - Training & Development Director
Hi im Jo and I’ve been teaching group exercise classes for over 20 years now (although I don’t feel or act old enough to say that!) I am also a PGCE qualified lecturer and assessor and over the years I’ve had the privilege assisting many other people to qualify as Group Exercise Instructors and Personal Trainers. I teach a variety of classes including Body Pump, Zumba and, Clubbercise, Spinning and Aqua. I am also a swimming instructor for adults and children. Even after all these years I still love teaching and making a difference to people’s days. I am loving working for Active Families NE delivering both indoor and outdoor classes with our lovely adults and families. Exercise and laughter followed by tea and biscuits- whats not to love! When I’m not teaching you will find me mostly in my wellies with Mutley, my gorgeous Labradoodle, by my side on long muddy walks through our local woods and fields!
