We currently have 5 paid staff that are employed and managed by a Voluntary Trustee Board that includes representatives from local agencies. A paid manager is responsible for managing the scheme on a day-to-day basis
Our Staff
My name is Andrea and I have been with the scheme since January 2006. I started as a Coordinator when we just covered the South Hams. I am delighted and proud to have seen the organisation grow and expand and for the opportunity this has given me to work with hundreds of amazing volunteers.
I have one grown up daughter and live with my partner in Plymouth.

Zoe Bell
Scheme Manager

Zoe Bell
Scheme Manager
My name is Zoe, I am the Scheme Manager, and I have been with Home-Start South and West Devon for 12 years.
I am very passionate about what we do, seeing the difference we make to local families, and feel very lucky to work with such a fantastic staff team and wonderful volunteers.
My other passion in life is my family - I am very lucky to have a husband and 2 amazing children - a 20-year-old son and a 15-year-old daughter. I also love Yoga and reading and am trying to love running!!

Irina Jones
PR / Marketing Champion

Irina Jones
PR / Marketing Champion
I am Irina. I came to Plymouth to study at the university when I was just 17 years old from Russia and never left! After I finished university, I worked in the accounting department for a tour operator. When I had my twins, I decided to no go back to work and became a stay at home mum ( It's the hardest job I ever had). When my twins started school, I suddenly had a lot of time on my hands, so I looked for a volunteer opportunity and this is how I came across Home-Start. I really enjoyed supporting the family, so when a job with Home-Start came up I applied!So here I am now!
I live in Plymouth with my husband and 10-year-old twins Alex and Zoe.

Brooklyn Byrne
Co-ordinator

Brooklyn Byrne
Co-ordinator

Susie Holdsworth
Office Manager

Susie Holdsworth
Office Manager

Claire Burchnall
Senior Administrator

Claire Burchnall
Senior Administrator
I am Claire and I have been with the team since 2017 after moving to Plymouth from Leicester with my family. I live in Plymstock with my husband , 2 boys and dog Rudi, I also have 3 grown up children living in Leicester and China and 2 little Grand-daughters. In my spare time I am a qualified Reflexologist and have a part time Reflexology business and Wellbeing is one of my interests. I try to keep healthy by attempting to run, do Pilates and healthy cooking.