Meet the Team

Jonathan Child

CEO
Over the past 20 years I have led teams in both the UK and internationally, mainly in delivering complex IT projects and delivering financial targets.
I am delighted to now be CEO of Heart of England Mencap, primarily ensuring we deliver on Empowering our customers to Enjoy and Live their best lives.

Strategic Leadership Team

David Hoey

Senior Operations Manager
Caroline Hunt

Head of People and Culture
I have worked within HR since 2010 in multiple industries, from Law, Healthcare, Education, Banking, Charity, and Agriculture.
My priorities are people and process – ensuring we promote and grow a culture of diversity and inclusivity, so it’s not only our customers that feel empowered, enjoy their time and live well, but our values employees at HoEM.
Andy Whitmore

Facilities Manager
I joined HOEM as Facilities manager in 2024 because I needed a job with meaning where the beneficiaries of my work are the wonderful smiling, dynamic people that we have as customers. I am very proud to work for them.
I performed a similar function for SHAW Healthcare in Wales, and prior to that I had a long career as a senior operational manager in the civil service.
I am committed to doing my best for our customers and our staff whatever I am asked to do, anywhere in the service.
Catherine Gray

Business and Fundraising Manager
I joined HoEM over three years ago after 18 years working in education. My role allows me to build community relationships, raise HoEM’s profile, and connect with individuals and organisations interested in fundraising and collaboration to make the community we work within a more inclusive place. I am proud to work for Heart of England Mencap, using my skills to support and empower our customer to live their best lives
Sarah Browning

Management Accountant
Having always worked in finance, over the past six years, I have enhanced my expertise by gaining CIPP payroll qualifications. After building my career in the manufacturing sector, I’m now proud to contribute to the charity sector, where I find my work both meaningful and rewarding.
Victoria Hughes

Head of Clinical Effectiveness and Compliance
Lorna Haynes

Operations Manager - Community Team
I have been working within Health & Social Care for over 30 years in a variety of different areas (Day Opportunities, Supported living and Respite) supporting adults with learning Disabilities, always with the focus being that individuals are able to experience life choices and to be able to lead a good and fun quality of life. I am a firm believer in rights for all and that we can all achieve our aspirations!
Ciera Caffrey

Operations Manager - Transitions Team
Marie Divers

Locality Manager - Community Team
I have worked in health and social care for 19 years, primarily supporting adults with complex needs. I really enjoy my role at Heart of England Mencap - no two days are ever the same.
I’m passionate about working alongside the people and families we support and creating an inclusive environment where individuals can flourish and achieve their aspirations.
Hazel Godwin

Locality Manager - Transitions Team