Who we are

The Young People

Hi, we are The BOBBY Panel and we are aged between 8-13 years. Our members come from all over the borough including Edgware, Cricklewood, East Barnet and Finchley. We are representatives for our schools, clubs and groups that we attend and we feedback to them about the developments of the BOBBY Panel. We also bring ideas that our schools and groups would like the BOBBY Panel to work on. Contact us with your ideas ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Ally Cooper– BOBBY Panel Coordinator

Hi my name is Ally and I run the BOBBY Panel. I organise the BOBBY meetings and support the members to chair their meetings and make plans for future work. I am the person you will speak to if you want to get involved with the panel. I will send you regular updates on what work we are involved in and I am always available via email if you have any questions or suggestions. Contact me This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Support Staff

Hi, we are the support staff and we attend each BOBBY meeting. We support the young people with their ideas and offer advice and guidance when needed.


Bryony Esmat - Participation Worker

Jodie Perkins - Participation Worker

Shane Benoit - Participation Worker

Vikki Reeve - Volunteer


Audrey Montet – Participation Manager

Hi my name is Audrey and I'm the Participation Officer for the voluntary sector. I am involved in the development of the bobby panel and I also support and offer advice to groups and organizations to help them increase their knowledge and understanding about participation. I arrange training for organizations and staff within the borough and have an input in developments and plans for children's services. I am the participation rep for the Participation Strategy Group, Playbuilders Strategy Group and Barnet's Play Strategy and represent participation on the Children & Young People's Network meeting. If you would like any information fed into these groups please get in touch. ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )