Our Team
Meet the people driving positive change through sport, education, and community.
Our directors bring decades of experience, grassroots passion, and strategic leadership to help The Swans Community Partnership deliver inclusive, high-impact programmes across Milton Keynes and beyond.
Caroline Moran
Director
With over 20 years of experience across sport, education, and workforce development, Caroline brings a wealth of strategic insight, operational leadership, and community engagement expertise to her role as Director of The Swans Community Partnership.
Caroline has held influential national and regional roles with organisations such as StreetGames, The FA, and MK Dons Sport & Education Trust, where she has led large-scale training initiatives, quality assurance processes, and inclusive football development pathways.
Her experience spans everything from mentoring grassroots volunteers to managing elite youth programmes, always with a strong focus on inclusion, empowerment, and positive social change.
A qualified coach, educator, and assessor, Caroline’s approach is both people-focused and impact-driven. She is passionate about removing barriers to participation and supporting individuals — particularly young people — to achieve their full potential through sport, education, and targeted community support.
As one of three directors, Caroline plays a key role in shaping the vision and strategic direction of The Swans Community Partnership. Together, the leadership team ensures the organisation delivers high-quality, community-rooted programmes in sport, education, health, and workforce development, leaving a lasting legacy across Newport Pagnell and Milton Keynes.
Rosie Thurston
Director
Rosie Thurston brings 18 years of experience in the community and nonprofit sector in Milton Keynes to her role as Director of The Swans Foundation.
She began her career as the Arts & Culture Project Officer at Make a Difference CIC, where she played a pivotal role in the regeneration of the Milton Keynes bus station, contributing to the establishment of a successful social enterprise.
Throughout her career, Rosie has managed and delivered a range of arts and music projects aimed at young people across Milton Keynes. From managing volunteers at MK Bowl to starting an under 18’s open mic night, a young mums art group & running national Skateboard competitions. These projects were designed to provide those that need it most with a safe space to explore their interests, build friendships, and develop essential skills and experiences to support their future pathways.
Rosie has worked in close collaboration with local schools, youth offending services, and community groups to enhance sports, arts, and heritage services, making a positive impact on over 3,000 young people during her first five years at Make a Difference CIC. She was also a key driver in the development of a youth and community hub in Central Milton Keynes, which featured a recording studio, dance studio, café, radio station, and hosted regular community events.
Through these initiatives, Rosie focused on up-skilling disadvantaged people, empowering them to secure volunteer roles that promoted a sense of ownership and contributed to the sustainability of the projects. In recognition of her and her team's outstanding community contributions, Rosie & her team were awarded the Big Society Award by the Prime Minister in 2010.
Rosie currently leads her own alternative provision in Milton Keynes, which has thrived over the past 10 years, driven by strong, positive relationships with a wide range of community stakeholders, including schools, local councils, youth workers, and community leaders. With 18 years of experience in the nonprofit and education sectors, Rosie has built lasting partnerships with key individuals at the heart of Milton Keynes’ communities, enabling her to deliver impactful and sustainable outcomes.
James Badham
Director
James Badham is a founding director of The Swans Community Partnership, bringing a strong background in business leadership, strategic growth, and community engagement.
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As a board member of Newport Pagnell Town Football Club, James has played a pivotal role in expanding the club’s reach and inclusivity—leading to a 220% increase in female participation over a two-year period.
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His ability to build effective partnerships across schools, local authorities, and community organisations has been instrumental in embedding the club deeper into the heart of the community.
James has also been key to bringing diverse, socially impactful programmes to the club’s community facility, including Sport in Mind and Keeping Kids Off the Streets, helping to create a safe, welcoming environment for all.
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James combines commercial acumen with a passion for grassroots impact, supporting The Swans Community Partnership’s mission to deliver sustainable, inclusive programmes that benefit individuals and communities across Milton Keynes.