Our Staff
Gary Brettle
Client Manager
Gary offers HOMELINK a wealth of experience gained from over 40 years in the workplace. Alongside Shaun, Gary leads our frontline service to clients with housing needs who require financial and wider support to access homes in the private rental sector. Gary is highly regarded for his kind and pragmatic approach to working with clients.
Shaun Gilbert
Client Manager
Shaun brings a wealth of experience to HOMELINK’s Client Manager role, gained over 15 years in both private and public sector housing. Alongside Gary, Shaun leads our frontline service to clients with housing needs who require financial and wider support to access homes in the private rental sector. Shaun is passionate about ending Homelessness for everyone.
Gabrielle Hill
Finance Manager
Gabrielle is HOMELINK’s Finance Manager and leads on the day-to-day management of HOMELINK’s finances. She attended the Higher School of Commerce in Switzerland and has worked in finance for a number of years. Gabrielle is appreciated by all for her efficiency in processing loan payments, and the critical part this plays in enabling clients to secure housing in a highly competitive rental market.
Fran Hymas
Loans Officer
On retiring from a lively career in publishing, Frances joined HOMELINK as a volunteer and went on to become HOMELINK’s Repayments Officer. 80% of all loans made are repaid in full thanks to the supportive relationships that Fran develops with each client. Her credo is, ’empathy and understanding cost nothing…’
Wendy Hogg
Development Officer
Wendy joins HOMELINK with 20 years’ experience of working in housing and homelessness in different settings, including being a volunteer with a street team taking food and friendship to rough sleepers, running a winter shelter and working in a local authority housing team. She has a strong administrative background and is passionate about ending the indignity of rough sleeping and seeing people housed in decent affordable accommodation. Wendy is keen to use her skills and experience for the benefit of HOMELINK.