Interim Chief Executive Officer

Andy joined Aggie’s as the Operations and HR Manager in April 2021. Having started his career as a Marine Engineering Officer in the Royal Navy, more recently he worked in the cruise ship industry where the ships were remarkably similar except there were more swimming pools. Andy has always been a ‘people focussed’ person and this has led to a new direction for his professional development which saw him become a Chartered Member of the CIPD. He lives in Southampton with his wife Anna and two young children, and is part of the leadership team at Ascension Church in Bitterne Park. Andy’s passion outside of work is sport. He has always been a huge rugby fan but more recently has taken up triathlon and is the Chairman and Coach for a local club which promotes and encourages newcomers to the sport.

You can contact Andy on

Andy.Gordon@aggies.org.uk

Director of Communications

Kathryn joined Aggie’s in January 2015 as a volunteer editor for Storybook Waves, after a few weeks the incumbent Storybook Waves project manager left and Kathryn joined the Castaway House team.

Kathryn’s background in radio, events and promotions has ensured the successful growth of Storybook Waves since she joined the project and has also seen Kathryn take on the charity’s role of Communications Officer.

You can contact Kathryn on Kathryn.Hearn@aggies.org.uk

Finance Director

Cathy joined Aggie’s in September 2024.

You can contact Cathy on Cathy.Gilpin@aggies.org.uk

Fundraising Manager

Zoe joined the Aggie’s team in November 2024.

You can contact Zoe on Zoe.Minogue-Hughes@aggies.org.uk

Operations Co-ordinator

(operations, communications & HR)

Racheal Joined the Castaway House Team in 2022. She is working with the Storybook Waves project and assisting the Communications Manager for 18 hours a week. She recently moved to Hampshire with her Royal Marine husband, two children, one fluffy dog and two cats.

Racheal has previously worked as a secretary for the NHS and a PA for the National Probation Service before taking time out to have her children and travel abroad. In her spare time, she enjoys long walks in the countryside, seaside strolls and learning to play the piano.

You can contact Racheal on Racheal.McHugh@aggies.org.uk

Storybook Waves Co-ordinator

Alexa joined Aggie’s in November 2024. Alexa brings a wealth of ‘military life’ experience to the team, as a military spouse and mother to two.

You can contact Alexa on Alexa.Lowe@aggies.org.uk or Storybookwaves@aggies.org.uk

Assistant Accountant

Niaomi joined the team at Castaway House in June 2018. With a wealth of experience in administration and finance Niaomi provides finance support to both the Finance and Fundraising Managers.

When not in the office Niaomi can be be found running the trails, or hiking across the beautiful Hampshire countryside.

You can contact Niaomi on Niaomi.Dart@aggies.org.uk

Office Co-ordinator

Kate joined the Aggie’s team in November 2024 as the Office Co-ordinator. With several years of experience working at Navy Command and as a military wife and mother Kate brings a wealth of experience to the team.

You can contact Kate on Kate.Shine@aggies.org.uk

Storybook Waves Editor

As a military wife and mother Liz is very familiar with the strains of forces life and the long separations that this can bring. Liz brings that understand to her role of Storybook Waves Editor.

You can contact Liz on

Elizabeth.Hill@aggies.org.uk