Meet the trustees
Niki Stobbs
Niki became a member of Play Worcester (formerly Worcester Play Council) in 2021 and was elected Chair in 2024. A trained primary school teacher by profession, Niki has also worked as a pre-school manager and most recently as a senior lecturer and course leader at the University of Worcester. Niki has conducted considerable research with marginalised groups, and authored books, chapters and journal articles to raise awareness of these vulnerable people’s lives. Niki strives to enable the voices of children to be heard, particularly on their right to play and flourish, and contribute to making Worcester a vibrant and playful city.
In her spare time Niki likes to read, play the piano and keep fit and active by visiting the gym. She is married with three children, three grandchildren and lives in Worcester.
