OUR TEAM
One of Refocus Project’s greatest strengths is the people behind it. Our team combines professional qualifications with real-life experience, allowing us to connect with young people in ways that inspire trust and transformation.
We’re proud to include mentors, sessional workers, and volunteers, many of whom are ex-offenders or from difficult backgrounds who have turned their lives around and now dedicate their time to helping others.
Lennox Rodgers Co-Founder & CEO
Lennox is Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Refocus Project and author of the biography Breaking Better. A qualified Level 7 training manager registered with the CIPD, he has extensive experience in youth work, mentoring, NLP, and motivational coaching.
Drawing from both professional training and lived experience, Lennox empowers others to challenge behaviour, rebuild self-belief, and achieve positive outcomes. His ability to engage with any age group makes him a powerful mentor and trainer, capable of creating genuine connection and trust.
Wayne Robb Co-Founder & Director
Wayne brings powerful lived experience and a long-standing commitment to supporting people at risk of offending and those involved in the criminal justice system. Growing up in Hackney during the 1980s, Wayne experienced many of the social and systemic challenges faced by young people in disadvantaged communities.
After spending many years involved in criminal activity and experiencing incarceration, Wayne made a conscious decision to change his life and dedicate his time to helping others avoid similar pathways. He now uses his experience to mentor and speak to young people and those in prison settings about mental health, life choices and rehabilitation. Wayne also recently completed a Level 2 qualification in Mental Health Awareness and has supported Refocus through mentoring, speaking engagements and prison-based work. He is committed to bringing honesty, transparency and lived-experience leadership to the board.
Rupal Shah
Rupal Shah is a fitness trainer, business owner and mother of two who is deeply passionate about health, nutrition and community wellbeing. After initially training in medicine, she transitioned into community based work supporting families, particularly those on low incomes, to improve their health and wellbeing.
She now runs a Pilates and wellbeing business while continuing to support local initiatives and catering that promote healthier lifestyles and accessible support for families.
Temitope Agbaje Director
Temitope Agbaje, Chartered MCIPD, is a senior HR professional with over 14 years’ experience across local government, charities, education, and the NHS. She holds a degree in Industrial Economics from the University of Nottingham and a Master’s in Development Studies from SOAS.
A trained coach and mediator, Temitope is passionate about empowering minority women, children, and young people to break systemic barriers and achieve their potential. Her leadership brings valuable insight into equality, inclusion, and strategic growth.
Earlyns Francis Trustee
Earlyn Francis is a former Consultant Playworker and experienced community leader in South London. She has a degree in ‘Youth and Community’ and also a business owner.
She has extensive experience running a CIC and mentoring young boys in the community. Earlyn is well known and respected across North Kent for her work supporting families and young people. Her lived experience as a mother raising sons and navigating their challenges has informed her commitment to ensuring young people are safe, supported and able to thrive. She brings strong community insight and safeguarding awareness to the board.
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Call: 0203 4051787
Email: info@refocusproject.co.uk
Refocus Project,
Dartford,
Kent
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