Kate
Head of Cats
Kate started as a volunteer in 2004 and became a permanent full time member of staff in 2009. Kate oversees the Veterinary care and behavioural rehabilitation of the cats. Kate enjoys her role as Cattery Supervisor, helping and advising the staff and volunteer team in looking after the cats. She has one cat, called Murray and a sweet little dog called Paddy (Paddington).
Gemma
Deputy Head of Cats
Gemma started as a volunteer in 2002 and then quickly became a member of staff. She now works part time due to having a family. Gemma uses her experience and knowledge and gets involved with the daily running of the centre. She has a lovely cat called Willow.
Bekki
Office and Rehoming Administrator
Bekki is our Office and Rehoming Administrator, she joined the team in March 2022 as an Animal Care Assistant. She has worked in the animal rescue and rehabilitation sector for over 7 years. Bekki has a degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and enjoys all aspects of her role. She leads the admin and rehoming side of the cattery and thrives on finding every single one of our cats their purr-fect forever home. Bekki has 2 dogs; Darwin and Archie and a naughty tortie Khaleesi.
Karen
Animal Care Assistant
Karen joined the team at Bluebell Ridge as an animal care assistant in 2016. Prior to this Karen worked for 8 years at an RSPCA Centre in Lodnon. Karen currently has 3 rescue cats Frank, Tucker and Kip and a dog called Winnie who helps out at Bluebell Ridge with dog testing our cats to help them find their loving forever homes.
Karen
Animal Care Assistant
Karen previously volunteered and worked at the centre from 2005 until 2011 and she returned in October 2016 as a Animal Care Assistant. She has two cats called Riley and Jojo from Bluebell Ridge, as well as two dogs named Bear and Bella who is a Pets as Therapy dog.
Julie
Animal Care Assistant
Julie started as a volunteer working once a week in our cattery, but soon became staff and joined the team as a zero hour staff member, helping with covering holiday. Now Julie works 1 day a week while covering when she can. Julie is a keen runner and has supported the branch by completing the Hastings Half Marathon while fund raising for our Branch.
Julie is a fantastic addition to the team and often works closely with our volunteers.
Kay
Animal Care Assistant
Kay is an animal care assistant at the centre and she joined the team in October 2023. She has a first class degree in animal behaviour and welfare and has volunteered with various animal charities since the age of 15. Kay's favourite aspects of the job are rehabilitation, learning each cat's personality and matching cats with the perfect adopter. She adopted one cat of her own from Bluebell Ridge called Stevie!
Jo
Finance and Administration Officer
Jo is a fantastic team member who works both as our Finance and Administration Officer and one of our amazing Charity Shop Managers.
Jo is a pivotal member of the team and has supported the smooth running of the branch for years. We are so pleased to have her on our Team!
Lorna
Charity Shop Manager
Lorna is one of our wonderful Charity Shop Staff. She has done a brilliant job running our Charity Shop in Bexhill.
We are so pleased to have Lorna as one of our crucial Charity Shop Team Members.
Sam
Charity Shop Staff
Sam is one of our wonderful Charity Shop team members. She covers the shop when Lorna and Jo have annual leave and does an absolutely fantastic job.
We are so pleased to have Sam as one of our crucial Charity Shop Team Members.