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The Team

Mark Pomell
Managing Director

Mark P has been a sector expert for over thirty years, having been a social worker, manager and senior manager in both the statutory and Public sectors. Ascent came from his vision to deliver fostering services in an innovative way. Our commitment to developing people, building relationships and prioritising high quality care has seen the organisation grow and gain an investment in people Platinum award in 2021. His drive towards excellence is unrelenting as he seeks to give children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds opportunities to excel in all areas of life.

Mark Hobbs
Finance director

Mark H qualified as a chartered accountant with Ernst and Young in 2002 and went on to hold a number of senior manager roles at FTSE 100 during the next decade. Alongside this Mark had a passion for youth work and over the next 20 years went on to establish a leading youth charity, Reaching Higher. Reaching Higher does significant work in the community  within the London borough of Croydon. This unusual combination of Financial expertise and a flair for youth work has made Mark a key founding member of the Ascent team and brings his vision and strategic thinking to the delivery of care.

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