Meet the team

People with the experience and care to build something better.

Homes for Kids is led and supported by people building an independent organisation for children and young people, with care that is stable, ethical and rooted in hope.

Plasticine scene of adults, children and young people building a colourful home together

Homes for Kids team

Leadership

Development Manager

Joseph Tattersall

Joseph supports the development of Homes for Kids, helping turn the organisation's plans into safe, stable homes and practical support for children and young people. Before joining the team, he worked in Public Health in Sierra Leone, supporting rural essential services and city-wide health interventions.

Intended trustees

Independent, purpose-led oversight and support.

Rory McDonnell

Founder/Chair

Rory McDonnell

Rory is a former nurse and senior leader in children and young people's social care, bringing clinical insight, service leadership and system-level experience with local authorities. He is driven by a belief that care should be led by purpose, not profit.

Dr Toni Bewley

Intended Trustee

Dr Toni Bewley

Dr Toni Bewley brings over 45 years of experience as a nurse across services for children and young people, as well as adult services. Alongside clinical practice, she has worked extensively as an educator and advocate, with deep personal insight into the challenges faced by children and young people, and families outside mainstream services.

Oliver Wood

Intended Trustee

Oliver Wood

Combining a passion for creating quality homes with 15 years of voluntary leadership in the youth sector, Oliver is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. He believes every child and young person deserves the very best care and a stable home environment.

Caroline Ainscough

Intended Trustee

Caroline Ainscough

Caroline is the Founder and CEO of 3000 Years Music, a music publishing and record company. As a proud mother of five, supporting children's charities has always been an important part of her family's values. She is deeply committed to helping children feel safe, supported, and valued.