Our People
Our Leadership Team
Meet our leadership team, a group of passionate individuals united to build a resourceful and resilient community response to food, digital and furniture poverty.
Get to know each member of the team, understand their professional background as well as an unusual trivia fact about themselves.
Rosie Caley
Head of Development
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Rosie spent 10 years in university fundraising roles. Since 2005, she has been working as an interior designer and director of a construction company since 2005.
“I have never seen a James Bond or Star Wars film!”
Victoria Swaysland
Head of Volunteering
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Vikki’s career is in Financial Services, having worked for KPMG Consulting, AXA and Barclays. She currently works for M&G at Investments as Programme Director for their sustainability programme.
“I am obsessed with anything that sparkles be it shoes, jackets or jewellery. You’ll never miss me in a crowd!”
Peter Wilkins
Head of Finance
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Peter is an accountant and has held varied finance positions across multiple industries from TV to fund management. He is also treasurer and trustee for two local charities based in Kingston.
“I go to lots of gigs and already knew Ed Sheeran before he was famous when he used to play in Tooting and Putney pubs. I was invited to his first album launch party.”
Craig Wellstead
Co-Founder
Head of Operations
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Craig’s previous roles have been in construction and logistics. He was also the President of the Old Rutlishians’ Association between 2018 and 2020 where he organised events for the club members and the local community.
“I love travelling all around the world to watch sports: football, cricket and horse racing.”
Xavier Wiggins
Co-Founder
Volunteer
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Xavier has shifted from working in the real estate industry for 25 years to launching a social enterprise: Browsio.co.uk, an online marketplace for the benefit of not-for-profit organisations.
“My telly experience is considerable, despite being rubbish at it. From regular slots on Soccer AM to something on Men and Motors with Vinnie Jones from his local pub to a quiz on Live TV where one of our team had to do the Bucking Bronco for extra points.”
Missie Wellstead
Head of Security
Volunteer
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After spending many years playing in gardens and snuggling on sofas, Missie began her security career at the food hub. She now supervises the deputy security team who constantly naps on the job.
“I love chewing on carrots and going on strolls with volunteers during their breaks. After 12 years of back and forth at the vets, I discovered I only have one kidney, I am a walking miracle!”
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