ABOUT
Confluence Facilitation is run by:
Lorraine Thompson is a qualified youth worker with over 20 years’ experience
of direct delivery and service management. She also specialises in the areas of
conflict transformation and people development. She takes a facilitative
approach to supporting staff teams to identify strengths and challenges in
their practice and offers a needs-led learning environment to develop knowledge
and skills. She is an experienced coach and mediator and works as an associate
for mediation organisations.
Recent clients include: Lisburn YMCA, North Down YMCA,
National Youth Council Ireland, Include Youth, Ulster University, The British
Museum, National Museums NI, Hallmark HR.
Lorraine Thompson
Dave Thompson has over 20 years’ experience in education and works
across a wide range of projects. He frequently undertakes reviews, research
reports and project evaluations. He has built up expertise in heritage projects
and education projects, as well as in areas such as diversity, mutual
understanding and peacebuilding. Based on qualitative research, Dave has
developed guidance materials and resources. He has also written stories of
projects, people and organisations, charting how they have experienced growth
and change.
Recent clients include: The British Museum, National Museums
NI, NI Museums Council, NI Council for Integrated Education, the Integrated
Education Fund, NICVA, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Include Youth
and the Peace Summit Partnership.
Dave Thompson
Both Lorraine and Dave work as associate researchers for Ruth Flood Associates, most often when a larger team of researchers is required. Ruth and her team have expertise in market research, evaluation, research on complex issues and organisational strategy.