Harvey Gallagher, Executive Chair 

Harvey began as a volunteer for a local children's charity. He has since spent the last thirty years working in children's services across local government, UK-wide national charities, a non-departmental government body, and as a consultant. He is a father of five, grandfather, school governor, charity trustee, music lover, Newcastle United fan, cyclist, runner and vegan.

The Adoption & Fostering Podcast interview

Mark Owers, Chief Executive 

Mark has held senior leadership roles across children’s social care, including as a Director of Children’s Services and Chief Social Worker for the Government of Jersey. He has led fostering services in both local government and the independent sector and has extensive experience of national policy, reform and system improvement.

He co-authored the Review of Foster Care in England with Sir Martin Narey for the Secretary of State, and has played a key role in shaping national approaches to adoption and fostering. He was Chief Executive of the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies and worked closely with Regional Adoption Agencies to support collaboration and improvement. More recently, he has advised on the development of Regional Care Cooperatives.

Catherine Lockett, Associate 

'I see myself as a passionate and driven individual who has spent her whole working life trying to make a difference, whether that be in small or big numbers. I’m really proud of my achievements in fostering so far, and won’t be stopping working hard to help people anytime soon.'

Marie Tucker, Associate 

Marie has worked in the social care sector for twenty years as a service manager for a charity, local authority commissioner and now as an independent consultant. Marie is particularly passionate about improving the way children are matched to care placements. She is a godmother to four, animal lover and enjoys swimming, travel and yoga.

Cameron Lockett, Administrator 

Cameron has had a varied career so far, undertaking work in many different fields. This includes producing online courses with a well-respected online publisher, time as a research assistant with the University of Liverpool, and more recently looking after the day-to-day running of the family business - Catherine Lockett Fostering Services. He also is an active professional musician, working across the UK and internationally.