Staff Profiles
Laura Eales (Scheme Manager)
Hello, I'm Laura the Home-Start Lomond Head of Service. I started the role in Autumn 2022 having previously worked & volunteered in a number of related roles including the Royal Voluntary Service, Neighbourhood Networks, Quarriers, Males & Female Tales & local council. I'm a busy working mother, volunteer and part of a serving military family. I enjoy living in the wonderful Helensburgh area and in my spare time I like to walk my dog, cook and get out and about!
Catherine Wynne (Family Co-ordinator)
My name is Catherine, I am the Family Support Manager for Home-Start Lomond and came into my post in April 2023, prior to taking up the post, I had also been volunteering Home-Start since October 2022.
I have 24 years’ experience in Early years and have worked with and supported many families in that time.
I have two children, I’m a military wife and have lived in Helensburgh since December 2011.
I'm a big advocate for looking after your mental and physical well-being in whatever form that takes! I love to exercise, walk, read and be outside in nature (more so on sunny days!)
Emma Taylor (Administrator)
I have worked with Home-Start Lomond since January 2026, having previously supported the organisation as a volunteer. I am also a military spouse and a mum of three girls.
I volunteer with RNFPS and enjoy spending time with my children and reading.