Meet the Team

Chief Executive Officer
Emma Hunt
Emma leads the strategic direction and development of Kangaroos. She is currently overseeing the development of a permanent Kangaroos Hub and works closely with our Board of Trustees. Emma is also our deputy safeguarding lead.

Grants & Contracts Manager
Jenni Herrett
Jenni is one of the founders of the charity and is responsible for generating income primarily from Trusts, Foundations and Local Authorities and maintaining effective relationships with them.

Head of Service
Lorna Chamberlin
Lorna is our safeguarding lead, and oversees all service delivery and quality, ensuring programmes meet the needs of our members and families to a high standard. Lorna is also currently overseeing STARS, PALS, Family Support and residentials.

Head of Administration and Operations
Katie Bartholomew
Katie is responsible for operational effectiveness, to support the service function, as well as overseeing HR, internal systems, processes and frameworks.
Complex Care Nurse Lead
Vacant Post
We are currently recruiting a registered nurse to oversee all of the complex care work that we do within the organisation. They will be responsible for providing training as required to our delivery managers and sessional workers. This post will oversee STARS, and the complex care aspects of any other groups that STARS members attend.

Adult and Teenagers Service Lead
Yulia Geydeko
Yulia is responsible for programme planning and managing the Delivery Managers, sessional staff and workers within No Limits, Breakaway, and Rockets.
Child and Family Support Coordinator
Vacant Post
We are currently recruiting for a coordinator who will be responsible for our PALS sessions, as well as creating an engaging programme of activities for our Family Support programme which includes Family Days, Parent/Carer Coffee Mornings, Early Years Sessions and Sibling Support.
Development Manager
Katy Robinson
Katy manages a range of supports and partners from different sectors to develop, raise and increase income for Kangaroos. This includes the business sector, community based organisations, and events.

Finance and HR Co-ordinator
Clare Beard
Clare manages payroll and member payments (including concessions), and supports the Finance Director with queries and year-end tasks. Clare also leads on our HRIS system for onboarding and training of staff, sessional workers and volunteers.

Programme Support and Volunteer Co-ordinator
Denise Tester
Denise manages volunteer recruitment and engagement, and supports with the administration of our service, e.g member session bookings/cancellations, and activity bookings.

Sessional Workers
Our sessional workers run our clubs and activities and ensure the safety and support of our members attending the sessions. It is the dedication, experience and knowledge of our sessional staff that underpins Kangaroos success.
Many of our sessional workers work in local SEN schools or care organisations, bringing with them knowledge and experience to meet the needs of our members.

Business Analyst and Trustee Support
Jayne Smith
Jayne supports with system management and improvement, and process development, as well as supporting the trustees.