Our Team
The team are responsible for the delivery of our services and strategy. Together, they ensure we’re here for families when they need us most, that our volunteers are trained and supported and that our service remains effective, reaching as many in our communities as possible.
If you would like to speak to one of our team please email office@homestartsouthwarwickshire.org.uk and your email will be re-directed to them.
CEO
Sarah Kaiper-Holmes
Sarah started volunteering with us in January 2021 and joined the staff Team in January 2023. Sarah's background includes teacher of science and psychology; Homeopath; Doula, birth advocate and educator; and a Masters in Intellectual Property Law. She is a mum of 5 and, in her spare time, enjoys singing with Stratford Musical Theatre Choir and playing tennis.
Family & Volunteer Support Coordinator
Ros Bishop
Ros started as a volunteer with Home Start in 2020 and was recruited to the role of Family and Volunteer Coordinator a year later. Prior to working for Home Start, Ros was employed as an occupational therapist within the NHS, working in London and Gloucestershire. Ros is a mum to three daughters and alongside her Home Start role, Ros also runs a local toddler group. In her spare time Ros enjoys walking her two dogs and cycling.
Finance Manager
Mark Mathews
Mark joined HSSW in January 2025 as Finance Manager. He is a qualified ACCA and has undertaken various roles initially in accountancy practices and then various accounting roles within a range of industries, including manufacturing, school photography, chartered surveyors and landscaping. In his spare time, Mark enjoys playing and watching cricket as well as a range of other live sports. He has a keen interest in horse racing, owning some shares in horses, so is a regular visitor to their stables as well as attending race meetings.
PEEP Group Facilitator
Gala Nagra
Gala joined the Home-Start team as a Peep Group Facilitator in June 2026. She has over 15 years of experience working with children and families in nursery settings and is passionate about supporting parents and young children. After taking time out of her career to care for her two-year-old daughter, Gala ran family play sessions within the local community before joining Home-Start. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, going out for dinner, and making the most of holidays and opportunities to explore new places.
Operations Manager
Kate Smith
Kate joined the Home Start South Warwickshire Team in August 2022. Kate originally trained as a Midwife and then subsequently moved into Health Visiting, working in both Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. Prior to starting with HSSW, Kate was employed as an Antenatal Educator for a local company as well as training in Infant massage and Baby and Child first aid. Kate is a mum of 3 and in her spare time enjoys running, decorating her home and spending time with friends and family.
Family & Volunteer Support Coordinator
Amy Blatchly
Amy started with Home Start South Warwickshire in April 2025 as a Family and Volunteer Coordinator. Prior to this, Amy spent the previous 16 years working as a teacher and Early Years Lead at schools within Warwickshire and Birmingham. Amy is also a qualified Level 3 Forest School Leader Amy is a Mum to two boys, aged 5 and 2 years and in her spare time, she enjoys running, bootcamp sessions, going to festivals and holidaying in Cornwall.
Fundraising and Communications Coordinator
Andrea Lambert
Andrea joined the Home-Start South Warwickshire team with a background in marketing and communications across the charity sector, NHS and corporate organisations. She has previously worked with a children’s safeguarding organisation and a charity supporting families affected by severe perinatal mental illness - a cause close to her heart. She is passionate about using her skills to support families through the challenges and joys of the early years. Outside work, she is a cat lover, children’s karate instructor and gym-goer who enjoys swimming, cycling, Pilates… and generous slices of cake!
Administration Assistant
Lucy Ashley
Before having her 4 children, Lucy worked in administration for a range of companies. In May 2022, as Lucy’s children began to fly the nest, she was on the lookout for a new challenge, and found Home Start! Initially as a volunteer and then as an employed team member, Lucy has taken on managing the ever-expanding administration. In her spare time, Lucy enjoys long adventurous walks with friends, relaxing at music gigs and catching up with the family.
Freedom Programme and Family Coordinator
Sarah Wilde
Sarah recently joined the team in September 2025. Having studied psychology and trained as social worker, Sarah has specialised in supporting women and families affected by domestic abuse for the past eight years. Sarah is a mum to two young girls and enjoys playing netball in her spare time.
PEEP Group Facilitator
Sarah Walker
Sarah has worked with children and families for over 30 years in nurseries and most recently within the NHS as a Community Nursery Nurse. Sarah has undertaken additional training in several areas, including Solihull Approach, Millpond sleep consultancy and Chatter Matters Speech and Language. Sarah feels that one of her greatest achievements are her twin daughters, now 28 years old, both also working with children and families. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys interior design and sitting enjoying her garden.
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PEEP Group Facilitator
Sadie Davies
Sadie joined Home-Start as a Baby Peep Group Facilitator in July 2026. She was formerly an Occupational Therapist with 13 years+ experience working with children, families and adults in health and social care. Passionate about child development and the power of play, she co-founded a local sensory play group. After a career break to raise her young twins, she is excited to support local families through the Baby Peep programme. Outside of work, she loves discovering open play spaces, taking Leonard the sausage dog for country walks, and never says no to chocolate!
Our Trustees
Our Board of trustees, like other volunteers, give their time and experience to make our organisation the best it can be. Our Board is responsible for setting the direction of our organisation, strategic decisions, governance and legal compliance. Working closely with the Leadership Team, Trustees are essential to the operation of our charity.
Selina Kermode, Chair of Trustees
Amrit Midha, Treasurer
Susie Carr
Kelly Mogano
Rennie Boreham
Rachael White
Eloïse Fortat
Su Search
Caroline Dolan