Key People

Family Action is driven by a team of passionate, dedicated and innovative leaders, with a wealth of experience from across sectors. The day to day running of the charity is led by the Executive Group, who are governed by our Board of Trustees – a group of individuals that bring financial, social and legal expertise in order to support the development and success of Family Action.

Our Patron is HRH The Duchess of Cambridge and we are supported by our Vice Patrons, all leaders in their fields of work.

Executive Group

David Holmes CBE

Chief Executive
Anja Bailey

Director of Development and External Affairs
Helen Cantrell

Director of Services and Innovation
Funke Fatunla

Director of Finance
Ricardo Gomes Da Silva

General Counsel and Director of Systems

Heads of Department

Clare Lawson

Deputy Director of Quality, Performance and Safeguarding
Heather Kearney

Head of Fundraising
Fiona MacGillivray

Head of Grants
Brendon McCoy

Head of Digital Systems
Claire Meek

Deputy Director of Services and Innovation North
Catherine O’Melia

Deputy Director of Services and Innovation Central
Michelle Corrigan

Deputy Director of Services and Innovation National Services
Christopher Aslett

Head of Facilities
Heidi Leybourne

Head of HR
Ayse Hassan

Head of Helpline
Laura McGann

Head of Business Development and Partnerships
Amy Brooke

Deputy Director of Services and Innovation South