Our Team
WHAG offers supportive services and accommodation for women and young parents with babies who are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness, and people of all genders, children, and some pets, who are fleeing domestic abuse.
Our team
WHAG’s staff team bring a wide range of skills and experience to the organisation and work to WHAG’s values of support, empowerment and equalities.
If you’re interested in joining us, see our Careers page.
Kirsty
CEO
I joined WHAG in September 1995 having worked in nursing and the homelessness sector for the previous 15 years.
I trained as a nurse and have subsequently gained a post graduate diploma in management in the voluntary and statutory sector. Level 5 leadership and Management.
I feels I am in a fortunate and privileged position to work with a dedicated staff team that deliver excellent and specialist support services in the North West.
As CEO, my main responsibilities is to provide leadership and strategic management as directed by the Board of Trustees and to ensure that the organisation delivers its services in line with WHAG’s core vision and values. I also act as H&S and HR lead
In my free time I am mum to 2 beautiful young men (I admit I am biased) and a keen football supporter with one of them. I also run sometimes and have run a marathon and half marathons for WHAG. I enjoy crafts, gardening, baking and cooking.
I Have held many voluntary roles.
Claire
Head of Resources
I joined WHAG in 2010 as a part time Finance Officer, after several years working in a financial environment. Primarily based at Head Office, I also heavily involve myself in the finance functions within WHAG projects on a daily basis. After 11 years with WHAG I have now been appointed as WHAG’s new Finance Manager. A full time position, which I have not worked in a long time. I am looking forward to the new additional challenges the role brings and being responsible for all financial activity of the organisation.
In my free time I thoroughly enjoy time walking with my Hubby and our Cockapoo Leo. She is also Chief Taxi to four children, which as you can imagine screams a very busy, lively household. Weekdays nights and Sundays are taken up watching two of my daughters dance and Saturdays watching my son play football. I occasionally get time to relax after all that!
Kathryn
HR Manager
I Joined WHAG in 2012 after being Tuped over from RWR as an Administration and Finance Assistant. Eventually working my way up to HR Manager. I am based at Head Office, Working across all projects.
I am a trained Hairdresser and worked for many years in the Legal system before working at RWR. I have one beautiful daughter and 4 naughty cats who all keep me occupied one way or the other!!
Hannah
Head of Operations
As the newest addition to the Senior leadership team at WHAG my role as Head of Operations is to ensure safe, streamlined and effective service delivery with a particular focus on Safeguarding, data collection and consistency across all areas of the organisation.
I have spent the last 15 years working in the Not-for-profit sector as a support worker and ISVA and in recent years within senior leadership across charity operations. Having a background in Victim support services I have in-depth knowledge and experience working in a trauma informed and empathetic manner, these skills are something I mirror in my management style. I am detail orientated and strive for the best results and lead WHAG’s service delivery to be the best at achieving our misson: To support and empower vulnerable women and those effected by domestic abuse. I am truly passionate about providing support and improving the lives of the most vulnerable in our community and lead WHAG to uphold and maintain high standards in all we do.
In my spare time I thoroughly enjoy embroidery and love to spend time doing arts and craft with my young daughter. My partner and I love to travel and take our daughter with us learning about other cultures in particular their food and traditions to educate and enrich our lives.
Support WHAG
Whether you need assistance or want to help, your involvement makes a difference. Reach out to WHAG today to learn more about our programs and how you can contribute.
