01/04/2026
We’re thrilled to announce that Cornerhouse (Yorkshire) is welcoming two new Co-CEOs — Jenna Little and Viv Blackledge!
Both Jenna and Viv have been part of the Cornerhouse family for many years and bring a huge amount of passion, experience, and organisational knowledge into their new shared leadership role.
✨ Viv Blackledge first joined Cornerhouse as a volunteer on the Sexual Health Drop-In. She later joined the Peer Education Team in 2009, delivering relationship and s*x education across Hull and East Riding, supported young people at risk of exploitation through the CARE Project, and more recently served as Development Manager. Her journey reflects her long-standing commitment to empowering young people and strengthening community support.
✨ Jenna Little, a qualified social worker, joined in 2011 through the CARE Project. She quickly became project coordinator and the organisation’s resident expert in supporting young people facing exploitation or complex risks. Over the past year, Jenna has been Operations Manager, bringing compassionate leadership, and a trauma-informed lens to Cornerhouse’s services and partnerships.
Together, they bring decades of experience and a shared belief in the mission and values that make Cornerhouse what it is.
Viv and Jenna said:
“We’re really excited to take on this next step and continue driving the organisation forward. Cornerhouse and Tish has shaped both of our careers and lives, and we are excited to build on everything that has been achieved so far. Cornerhouse means so much to both of us, and we can’t wait to help shape its future.”
Here’s to a bright, bold future for Cornerhouse (Yorkshire) 💙
