Caleb Stevens
Caleb Stevens is an experienced safeguarding lead, supporting children and adults at risk with their mental health, wellbeing and welfare as the Safeguarding Manager for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
Caleb holds a multitude of governance appointments, presiding as the strategic lead for safeguarding including ActionAid UK, Caleb has recently been appointed as a Non-Executive Director for Office for Students.
Appointed as the youngest Magistrate for the Ministry of Justice in 2017, Caleb is committed to equality and diversity and has supported many organisations with their inclusivity and interaction with children and young people. This particularly includes developing 'youth voice' at strategic level, where Caleb is passionate about challenging perceptions that young people can have significant levels of responsibility, including Trusteeship. Caleb looks forward to contributing additional expertise on education and safeguarding to ensure all children and young people receive the best support and outcomes YHA has to offer.
Living right next to Dartmoor, in his spare time Caleb enjoys taking long moor walks which has further contributed to his passion for being immersed within nature, travelling the UK and staying with many YHA hostels in the process.