NOMAD was founded in 1996 as a response to issues of anti social behaviour amongst some young people in Henley
Frank Payne the Minister of Henley Baptist Church at that time, called together representatives of local community groups and agencies and the NOMAD detached youth project was formed under the charitable covering of Thamesfield Youth Association.
A Management Committee was formed and NOMAD employed Gabbi Enaharo as its first detached youth worker. Gabbi worked with NOMAD for almost four years establishing many good relationships with young people, their parents and professional agencies in the local community.
2000
In April 2000 the Management Committee decided to widen the base of the project and Sue Prior was employed to work specifically with the parents of young people being contacted.
James Macfarlane commenced work with NOMAD as a youth worker in September 2000.
2003
In 2003, in recognition of Jamie's work, his role became full time as a result of Connexions funding.
Since that time the work with young people and families has grown and developed to such an extent that numerous activities now provide for some of the needs that have evolved.
2004
Ruth Walker and Emma Finter both started work with NOMAD in 2004 to help support that growth.
2005
In June 2005 NOMAD was established as its own Charitable Company, appointing a board of directors to oversee the running of the project. Not wanting to loose the expertise of the Management Committee, they have now formed an Advisory Board and continue to meet with the NOMAD staff bi monthly.
