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Harriet Naomi Namusoke

Founder

What’s your background?

I have over 30 years of experience in early years and primary education, working in both Uganda and the UK. My passion for teaching grew even stronger when I completed a diploma in pre-school learning, which deepened my understanding of creative, child-centred approaches to education. This training shaped my belief that children learn best when they are encouraged to explore, imagine, and express themselves.
Throughout my career, I have worked in crèches, playgroups, Sunday schools, and a range of community projects focused on children’s wellbeing and education. I have always been committed to nurturing the whole child—supporting not only their academic development but also their creativity, confidence, and emotional growth. Much of my work has involved empowering children, teachers, parents, and families, particularly through initiatives such as the Creativity Centre, to help create positive and supportive learning environments.

I bring extensive professional experience in children’s education, with a strong commitment to helping every child reach their full potential. Throughout my career, I have worked to ensure that children learn in caring, nurturing, and safe environments where they feel valued and supported. Safeguarding and wellbeing have always been at the heart of my work, alongside ensuring that children have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
As a founder, I also contribute strategic leadership and community engagement skills. I actively reach out to individuals and organisations across different sectors to build partnerships, raise awareness, and mobilise support for the charity’s vision. My experience enables me to connect people, ideas, and resources in meaningful ways to strengthen BCreativity’s impact and ensure it continues to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families.

For over 30 years I have worked with children, including many who struggled to fit into traditional school systems. Through my experience, I saw first-hand how important creativity is to a child’s learning, confidence, and overall wellbeing. This inspired me to create a place where children could grow, explore, and express themselves freely. BCreativity was founded from this passion and from my belief that, given the right opportunities, every child and young person can develop and excel.
As my involvement grew, I discovered that the impact went far beyond the children themselves. I have had the privilege of meeting people from all walks of life and seeing the powerful results of sharing skills, knowledge, and experiences. Being part of BCreativity has reminded me that everyone has a talent and the potential to make a valuable contribution. That belief continues to drive my commitment to the charity and its vision.

BCreativity has become a natural part of who I am. It shapes the way I think, the way I work and the way I relate to others. Wherever I go, I find myself noticing ideas and opportunities and imagining practical ways they can support our aims and objectives.
As a teacher, BCreativity has enriched both my classroom practice and my relationships with colleagues. Sharing our vision and projects often brings positive feedback, which inspires me and strengthens my confidence as an educator. It has also brought my family closer together, as we regularly share ideas, discuss challenges and find creative solutions as a team.
BCreativity gives me a deep sense of purpose. Nothing is more rewarding than hearing that a child who once struggled to access education is now being supported, or receiving a message of thanks from a teacher we have trained. These moments remind me why this work matters.
In many ways, my life reflects the heart of BCreativity – seeing lives transformed while my own life is continually enriched and transformed as well.

Sandra Mangeni

Social Media Organiser.

What’s your background?

My background so far brings over 10 years of experience in paediatric and general nursing within London hospital settings, alongside a Level 2 qualification in Children’s Development (Nursery Nursing). My professional journey reflects a deep commitment to safeguarding, holistic child wellbeing, and family-centred care.

My clinical background has equipped me with extensive expertise in child health, developmental support, early intervention, and compassionate patient care across diverse and complex environments. Combined with training in children’s development, equipping me to bridge healthcare and early years practice — recognising that a child’s physical health, emotional security, and developmental stimulation are intrinsically connected.

Driven by a genuine passion for children’s wellbeing, I integrate my healthcare knowledge with child-centred principles to advocate for environments where children are safe, healthy, and able to thrive. My work reflects a strong belief that nurturing both health and development is fundamental to unlocking every child’s potential.

My experience within health care, both adult and children , including children’s development, brings a decade plus long knowledge and experience to the BCreativity team in terms of outreach and bringing aid to children and their families. Bringing my passion for caring for children, families, and the wider community.

BCreativity invokes a deep connection with my love for community, charity, and care. Making it incredibly easy to want to be a part of something that is truly transforming and changing lives.

BCreativity’s onus is to make a difference, and with my line of work caring for children, it’s something that I embody in my everyday life – striving to do the best I can with what I have. Knowing I can’t change the world but I can make a change in the world exactly like BCreativity has done, is doing and will continue to do.

Derrick Kiteke

Finance Operator

What’s your background?

I have a strong background in people relations and business management, having earned my Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Canterbury Christ Church University. My academic journey equipped me with a solid understanding of organisational behaviour, leadership, strategic planning, and effective communication within business environments.

Since 2020, I have been working as an Office Manager at an advertising company, where I play a key role in overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring the smooth running of the office. My responsibilities include coordinating administrative processes, managing schedules, supporting senior management, handling client communications, and maintaining efficient internal systems.

In this role, I have developed strong organisational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills. I regularly liaise with team members, clients, and external partners, ensuring clear communication and positive professional relationships. My experience has strengthened my ability to manage competing priorities, improve workflow efficiency, and contribute to a productive and collaborative working environment.

I am passionate about building strong working relationships, creating structured systems that support growth, and contributing positively to organisational success.

My experience within communication management, office work and people relations brings a fresh, vibrant and adaptable energy into the BCreativity team being able to take on various roles and tasks, requiring my skills with I.T, liasing with others in the team or being a go-to when necessary. 

After witnessing the passion, effort and determination from Harriet the founder of BCreativity in raising awareness for the charity and the amazing cause made me want to be a part of something that is not only internally rewarding, transformative but is 100% championed by God. 

In everything I do in life I maintain a positive attitude. I try my hardest to be a helping hand no matter who’s asking as I believe that embodies the heart of BCreativity as a charity that stands for positive creativity and making a difference. I also use my natural God-given talents creatively whether that’s singing, dancing or performing to bring smiles and happy moments to hundreds of people

Hilda Kwagala Mangeni

Digital Marketing Fundraiser

What’s your background?

I have a background in sales and retail. I studied Visual Arts, where I gained skills and experience in photography, artistic expression, and project planning. Over the years, I have worked in different roles and remain passionate about using creativity and education to empower people.

I have enjoyed a diasporic experience growing up and schooling in the UK, as a British Ugandan woman. I would bring a cross-cultural education experience and knowledge. My connection to Uganda, having lived and worked there as well as in the UK.

I’ve always been deeply inspired by the ability of educators to impact the next generation, working with the charity I’m so excited to be part of my mum’s lifelong work in education and having a lasting legacy in the UK and Uganda.

My BCreativity is shaped by my rich cultural experiences. As a millennial, I’m inspired by books, music and art that relate to my diverse upbringing.

Frances Pauline Nagadya

Project Manager

What’s your background?

As a Valuation Surveyor with over eight years of experience and currently a Director at Kinazi Engineering Consultants Limited, I bring specialist expertise in land assessment, project coordination, and sustainable development. My professional background combines technical knowledge with a strong understanding of community development and responsible land use.
In my role, I contribute strategic oversight to help secure safe, accessible spaces for community-based projects. Drawing on previous leadership experience as a Class Coordinator at Kyambogo University, I am committed to transparency, sound governance, and ensuring land development initiatives support long-term community empowerment and improved livelihoods.

With my past leadership positions that is to say I was class coordinator at Kyambogo University , I bring my managerial skills that will push us to the top of all our goals.

Because I regard it as a blessing being part of this great project. Personally I love and enjoy making others smile and add hope to their future. And when I got to know about this project I was ready to help in all ways.

I embody BCreativity through both my personality and my profession as a land surveyor. My work demands vision, accuracy, and problem-solving—qualities that reflect the creative thinking and practical innovation at the heart of the charity. I naturally look for ways to turn ideas into tangible outcomes that make a difference.
I also value networking and the power of teamwork, which are central to BCreativity’s approach. Being part of a collaborative community and witnessing developments that directly improve lives gives me great fulfilment, and I am proud to contribute to that impact.

Robert Katongole

Project Advisor

What’s your background?

I am a seasoned entrepreneur and director of Robbie K Solar, bringing over ten years of experience across sales, operations, and the electronics sector.


Throughout my career, I have built a strong track record in project coordination, budgeting, supplier management and delivering practical cost-effective solutions within the fast – moving environments.


Running my own solar and electrical business has given me hands-on expertise in infrastructure development, sustainable, energy solutions and community-focused implementation – experience that aligns closely with BCreativity’s commitment to strengthening learning environments and driving long-term impact.


As a project advisor, I offer strategic insight into logistics, feasibility planning and sustainable resource management, helping ensure initiatives, are not only visionary but achievable and scalable.


My entrepreneurial drive and technical knowledge allow me to contribute meaningfully to turning BCreativity’s mission into real-world outcomes.

 

 As a project adviser I honed key skills in leadership, team cordination, problem solving and guiding projects from cocemption to successful completion, while mentoring team for optional performance.

Charity is Godly and this calls me to serve one thing that I love most. Am passionate about changing people’s lives as this is one of the team’s goals.

As a business owner for the past 10 years, I embody BCreativity by turning vision into action and ideas into meaningful impact. Leading and growing a business has strengthened my ability to think creatively, solve problems strategically, and build sustainable initiatives that benefit others.
Seeing developments unfold—projects that directly contribute to improving lives—brings me great fulfilment. Whether through my professional expertise or my personal commitment to collaboration and community, I actively support and reflect the mission of BCreativity in everything I do.

Ellie Hutchinson

BCreativity Friend and Contributor

What’s your background?
I’ve worked in business development and partnership strategy for over 18 years, with the past seven specialising in finance and technology. My career has centred on building strong ecosystems, driving strategic growth and developing long-term, high-value relationships across corporate sectors.

Professionally, I bring deep strategic capability, strong communication and disciplined execution to BCreativity’s mission. I support the organisation through growth planning, partnership development and corporate engagement. Throughout my career, I’ve excelled at building meaningful, high-value relationships and driving initiatives that deliver measurable, sustainable impact skills that transfer directly into strengthening BCreativity’s long-term vision.

My connection to BCreativity began two years ago when my personal journey led me back to my Christian faith. It was through church that I met my dear friend Harriet and our friendship grounded in shared belief reshaped my understanding of service and how it can transcend both distance and circumstance. When I discovered what Harriet and John had quietly built over the past 15 years with so little external support I was deeply moved and knew immediately that I wanted to contribute my skills, time and heart to advancing their mission.

My “BCreativity” is fueled by my lifelong passion for movement and imagination. I find grounding and joy in training at the gym and in walking or hiking through the countryside. 

My creativity sparks most vividly when I read, whether it’s a compelling autobiography, gripping historical fiction, or ancient philosophical teachings. I love the feeling of being transported to another space and time. The same is true when I listen to my vinyl record collection, an eclectic music library I have my father to thank for. 

Music and storytelling have always expanded my sense of the world and it is a joy and privilege to be able to share that same sense of discovery and possibility with children in Uganda, helping to enrich their learning and enhance their experience of life.

Sally Hutchinson

BCreativity Friend and Contributor

What’s your background?

I bring over 40 years of experience in UK public service supporting people of all ages abilities and circumstances. My career began in Inner London social services where I developed a strong foundation in needs assessment problem solving and delivering effective community support. I then went on to serve as Chief Officer of Age UK in Yorkshire for 22 years providing strategic leadership building partnerships and overseeing services that improved the lives of vulnerable individuals across the region. My extensive experience in governance service delivery and community development aligns closely with BCreativity’s mission to remove barriers and empower communities and I am proud to contribute as an advisor in shaping impactful and sustainable programmes.

The experience that I bring from my long career, studies, qualifications and learning will enable me to support the BCreativity team to identify future strategies which will address the issues and needs of the children within the project. I believe that grass roots problems do not just need a “quick fix”. I believe I can assist in the development of the project through supporting the team to identify appropriate funding to ensure a secure future for the children involved, through the BCreativity innovative educational philosophy.

Following my retirement from the role of Chief Executive of Age UK York after 22 years, I continued as a volunteer on other projects within the city for the benefit of older people. When my daughter introduced me to Harriet and John, and I discovered the work that was being undertaken through BCreativity, immediately I understood the importance of supporting these young people in Uganda through innovative, practical and appropriate education. I was very fortunate to visit the flagship schools in Uganda with my grandson. I was able to see where I could help, both on a practical level and working with others to grow and develop the projects to make a real impact, and in time, to extend the BCreativity project across the country.

During my career in York I undertook a wide range of roles across local charity service providers spanning both advocacy and frontline support. From championing the rights of older people at a policy level to ensuring that thousands of isolated individuals had access to food, financial support, heating and safe housing my work has always focused on dignity and care.

Equality of opportunity has underpinned my work for more than 40 years and I firmly believe that every child deserves access to education and the chance to reach their full potential. BCreativity represents a powerful way for this vision to become a reality.