Who We Are
Steve Tait
Lead Youth Worker
Steve Tait is our lead Children’s, Youth and Family Worker. Dorking based, Steve has worked in the Youth work sector for over 10 years. Initially leading the Surrey County Council’s ProjX youth work delivery, Steve later moved on to being part of Surrey Council’s Youth Support Service, working with young offenders, early interventions and Child protection/Child in Need cases. After a spell as a centre-based youth worker, he eventually becoming Youth Work Lead for the whole of Mole Valley. Steve has a vast knowledge of working with young people with specific experience in restorative practice and mentoring. Along with our team of children and youth workers, Steve is at the forefront of Belong’s delivery in the Dorking area.
Debs Harrison
Community Development Lead
In memory of Debs Harrison
We very sadly lost our co- founder and inspirational Community Development Lead in 2024, and Debs’ loss is still felt keenly not only by the Belong team, but by the wider community which she was so proud to serve. Debs had a passion to support and help the community of Dorking, and always championed causes and projects such as Belong with such commitment and heart. We know that Debs would be proud of the work that Belong is continuing to deliver in the community she cared so deeply about.
Clare Beresford
Operational Lead
Clare Beresford is our Operational Lead. Clare has been working locally in the Voluntary Sector, after a career in recruitment and visitor management. During over 8 years at Dorking Volunteer Centre, latterly as Voluntary Action Manager, Clare co-ordinated the running of the Volunteer Centre and “The Point” in Dorking. More recently, Clare worked at another local charity aimed at helping young people reach their full potential, gaining experience and a passion for supporting youth work and early help for young people and their families. and also supported the Executive team at a major local charity working with adults and children with disabilities. Clare is excited to be able to contribute to the Operational Management of the exciting new Belong Community Project.