Senior management team

Peter Grigg - Chief Executive

Peter joined Home-Start in 2020. He is focusing on building on Home-Start's ground-breaking work, strengthening the local network and raising the profile of its vital work. Previously, Peter was Director of External Affairs at The Children’s Society leading policy, campaigns, communications and strategy for the charity.

Vivien Waterfield - Director of fundraising, deputy CEO.

Vivien joined Home-Start in 1998. She has held the post of director of fundraising and communications for 11 years and was appointed deputy chief executive in 2012. Vivien is passionate about social justice, opportunity and potential. She leads the charity's new business development, external relations and service development activity. Vivien is a trustee of Curve Theatre in Leicester and lives in the city with her husband and two daughters.

Beckie Lang - Director of Network Impact

Beckie joined Home-Start UK in March 2021. Beckie’s remit includes quality and impact across the network, volunteering, network development and covers our Scotland and Northern Ireland teams. She is our Senior Safeguarding Lead. Beckie was previously CEO of the Parent-Infant Foundation and is passionate about physical and mental health especially where it impacts the first 1001 days of life. She has three children and lives in Warwickshire.

David Fowler - Interim finance director