Founder & Director of Nest Cornwall CIC

Creative Arts and Play Practitioner

Lucie Hill is an advocate for young people and has over twenty years experience working in the performing arts industry.

Lucie has recently completed a clinical placement at a local primary school supporting young children through play and creative arts.

Certificates:

PGCert Play & Creative Arts Therapy (2026).

PGCert Therapeutic Songwriting (2022) .

BA Hons English Literature & Media Studies. (2006).

Paediatric First Aid, Safe Guarding & Prevent Training, DBS Enhanced Certificate, Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Facilitator - Wellbeing & Movement

Helen has been a friend of Nest Cornwall CIC from the start. From taking care of our venue bookings at Chyan Farm to facilitating fun yoga sessions for our group members, she always has a smile on her face and extends her warmth and kindness to all children in her care.

Director - Appointed April 2026.

Liz brings a wealth of experience to our team. From her role as a music therapist and supervisor with Cornwall Music Trust and her HR role at Tate St Ives.

Director

My name is Elizabeth and I am one of the Directors of Nest Cornwall CIC. Although I am now retired, I spent more than forty years working within education in a variety of roles and settings.

Early in my career, I worked with the YMCA at their Outdoor Activity Centre before later returning to classroom teaching in several primary schools. In the later stages of my career, I specialised in pastoral care, behaviour support, and working with children with additional and special educational needs.

Throughout my career, I have seen how important it is for children to feel safe, understood, and valued. I believe outdoor learning and nurturing environments can provide children with the space they need to build confidence, emotional awareness, and positive relationships.

For many children, particularly those who may struggle within traditional educational settings, being outdoors can reduce anxiety, encourage communication, and help them reconnect with learning in a way that feels accessible and supportive.

Nest Cornwall CIC holds a very personal meaning for our family. Our granddaughter attended Nest Cornwall CIC for over a year, and we witnessed first-hand the positive impact it had on her wellbeing, self-esteem, and confidence. The support and environment she experienced helped her feel secure enough to take the important step into secondary school with greater confidence and belief in herself.

I am passionate about ensuring every child has the opportunity to feel accepted, supported, and able to thrive in their own way.

Creative Arts Facilitator

Natasha is passionate about the flow that happens between creative arts and wellbeing.

Natasha draws on, in a unique way, her variety of life experiences, to support a holistic offering to children, encouraging connection to themselves and others.

Some examples of sessions include block printing, upcycling, repurposing, herbal infusions and nature practices.

Additional Info: Montessori Trained (elementary) TEFL with teaching experience in Jakarta. Art Therapy Foundation certificate.

DBS Enhanced certificate.