People & Culture

There are many reasons I love working for Toybox but one that stands out is that every pound spent is so carefully considered to ensure the maximum possible goes towards positively changing the lives of street children. The second is the commitment across staff, trustees, partners and our supporters in working together to make this transformation a reality.

Naomi Hall Opiyo — Director of Impact and Programmes

I feel very blessed to work for such a truly kind and inspiring organisation. Where absolutely everyone is driven by the same passion, to work together to do all we can to get as many children as possible away from living and working on some of the most dangerous streets in the world, and give them real hope for a future of choices and opportunities.

Nicky Paterson — Head of Philanthropic Giving

I enjoy working in a fun, highly skilled team where every member takes pride in the contribution they make to the overall goal of Toybox

Carol Mayne — Finance Assistant

At Toybox we prioritise learning and adapting… I love working alongside our local partners, learning together and being part of the amazing work they do each day to help street connected children.

Roz Elliott — Programme Manager, Latin America

When I joined Toybox, it struck me that the first question asked, about every decision, was 'What is the best choice for the children we work with?'. Because of this attitude, the whole team can hold the leadership to account and make sure we don't just take the easy option.

Graeme Everist — Director of Finance & Resources

I am proud to work for an organisation that fights against the injustice of children living and working on the world’s most dangerous streets. Though we be small, we are mighty in our courageous decision-making and actions when it comes to tackling the issues that mean children will be sleeping on pavements tonight. I completely believe that we will achieve our vision of a world where street children are a part of history and not of today.

Naomi Lewis — Director of Marketing & Fundraising

I love working for a small organisation that doesn’t let our size determine or define our ability and determination to achieve our mission of ending the injustice of children living and working on the streets. I have complete faith that one day we will see a world where no child anywhere is forced to live in this dangerous and precarious way and fighting this fight is what gets me out of bed every morning.

Emilie Hunter — Head of Individual Giving

I love working at Toybox as each day is spent creating value in a child’s life who is on the streets. Though small, Toybox engages meaningfully with communities and provides space for nurturing innovative work. The team’s commitment to improving every task is infectious and brings great joy!

Smita Khanijow — Programme Manager - Africa and Asia