Meet Our Team

Having joined the team as a part time Co-ordinator in 2014 after having her first child, Clare thought the role would be a nice, meaningful job on the side that enabled her to spend time with her children in their early years.

Instead, being involved in Home-Start’s specialist, connection-based family support model, further developed Clare’s deep-seated belief in the power of communities to enable positive change within vulnerable families. Coupled with the knowledge of the huge impact that enabling a positive start has on children’s life outcomes, Clare took on any opportunity to support HSH in its ambition to provide the highest quality support possible.

 In 2021, when HSH’s Trustees restructured the organisation, Clare applied to the new role of Director, excited by the opportunity of bringing her previous experience of working in Charity and Voluntary Sector Development to an organisation she believes in so passionately!

 Clare’s enthusiastic leadership of HSH drives a culture of collaboration, connection and enablement and a drive for HSH to do all it can to support Hillingdon’s community in enabling families to provide children with the best possible start in life.

Tanya has worked for Home-Start Hillingdon since 2003. She manages and oversees HSH’s finances and the day-to-day running of our office operations, communications and monitoring systems. She also provides support to both the staff team and board of trustees to ensure they have all they need to operate as effectively as possible.

Tanya loves how varied her job is: no two days are the same and there is always something new to learn.

A particular favourite of Tanya’s role is meeting new volunteers joining the team and hearing the success stories of the difference we are making to the lives of families and thinks the best thing about being part of HSH is the feeling of being one big family.

Bryony joined HSH in 2021. Prior to this Bryony was working in the early years sector and brings extensive knowledge and understanding of children under the age of 5 to her role as a full-time co-ordinator. 

As a mother of 2 herself, Bryony understands the struggles of juggling family life, and she is passionate to help families in need and support to provide better outcomes for parents and their children. 

Keeping the family in the centre of her working ethos, Bryony has a keen desire to enhance parental wellbeing and feels fulfilled by seeing families grow in confidence, power, and knowledge.

Cheryl successfully applied to join the HSH team in 2019 as a Co-ordinator, after initially starting as a volunteer with them. She completely changed her career path to work with HSH because she was so impressed at how powerful support was for families; and was deeply moved by the real and positive difference she could see Home-Start made to them.

She has seen many changes and growth in the organisation over the years and recognises what an exciting time it is for Home-Start Hillingdon at present. Leading new projects that reach out to more of the local community, Cheryl is committed to helping families overcome the challenges they face.

Janaida joined HSH at the start of 2026 as a Co-ordinator, bringing a background in psychology and mental health. Through both her work and studies, she developed a strong interest in systemic psychology and the importance of understanding people within the context of their families and wider support networks.

With personal life experience that reflects some of the challenges faced by the families HSH supports, Janaida feels a genuine connection to the work. She was drawn to Home-Start Hillingdon because of the real difference it makes to families, and the way support is offered with care, understanding, and without judgement.

Janaida enjoys being part of such a passionate and supportive team, and values working alongside dedicated volunteers who are committed to helping others. She is looking forward to growing in her role and being part of the continued work to support families to build confidence, strength, and brighter futures.

As a mother of two, Laila joined HSH as a volunteer in 2021 to support others with young children.

Having seen the difference HSH makes to struggling families in her volunteering role, she applied for this role and was delighted to join the staff team in September 2024.

Using the skills gained from her previous experience in the corporate world as an events manager, her role involves building relationships with business and community representatives and organising fundraising events.

Laila is an active volunteer in the wider community, with a focus on supporting families and children.