Hear from some CFG Steering Group members
Some of the CFG Steering Group members at their December 2025 meeting: Lettie Wareing (ACTion for Cumbria, Deputy Chair of CFG & Economic Growth Board rep), Chloe Pennington (Positive Enterprise alumnus, Business owner and A-level student), Jonny Winter (Forestry England and Economic Growth Board rep) Harry Basnett (Amentum & Chair of CFG) Teddy Waning (Nuclear Waste Services and former Chair of CFG, current member of CforLP’s First Line Manager Steering group), Lauren Allison (Genesis Homes) Rhianna Smith (CforLP)
Harry Basnett of Amentum is the the new CFG Steering Group Chair (2025) had the following to say about CFG:
“Over the past year I’ve seen CFG grow significantly, both in terms of its reach and the opportunities it provides to early careers professionals. It feels like there’s been a real step forward in how the programme supports personal development, collaboration, and exposure to meaningful work, which has made it much more impactful for those involved.
Continued investment from CforLP and other partners is really important because initiatives like CFG create opportunities that many early careers professionals wouldn’t otherwise have access to. It helps build confidence, develop technical and soft skills, and provides a platform for individuals to contribute ideas and grow within their roles. That kind of investment has a lasting impact not just on individuals, but on the wider organisation and community.
Personally, CFG has supported my development by giving me opportunities to take on additional responsibility, build confidence in my communication, and develop skills outside of my core role. It’s also helped me engage with a wider network, which has been invaluable in broadening my perspective and supporting my progression.”
Hear from Jonny Winter (Forestry England and Economic Growth Board rep) and Lettie Wareing (ACTion for Cumbria, Deputy Chair of CFG and Economic Growth Board rep), who both joined the Steering Group in Sept 2025 and are Economic Growth Board reps:
