About Annie

A JNC qualified Youth & Community Worker, Annie Moon started her career working in a children’s home and running a youth club amongst other things. Over three decades’ later, she’s come full circle now training and assessing tomorrow’s youth workers. On the youth work front, Annie currently mentors young people to be the best version of themselves.

She is the former Deputy CEO of The Diversity Trust, where she led on corporate partnerships, co-chaired the Equalities Podcast, and spearheaded projects, including the diversity in menopause strand. 

Throughout her career, Annie has worked at both the grassroots, strategic levels and across local authorities and the voluntary sector. She is passionate about the power of small charities, partnership working and participatory approaches.

Annie serves as a Trustee for two charities, including Mums in Need, a charity supporting mums who have experienced post-separation coercive control. In this role, Annie leans into her connected lived experience. From 2026, she’ll be joining Hourglass as a helpline volunteer. Hourglass is a national charity, dedicated to preventing and addressing elder abuse.  

A committed advocate for the LGBT+ community, Annie champions the voices of lived experience and works to empower marginalised communities.

Fantastic training, very friendly, caring and helpful. Fantastic opportunities to ask for advice and give your opinion and have your say. Really enjoy everything they do here.Taye Training Delegate