Anthony Head & Sarah Fisher
Ambassador
Tireless supporters of Battersea for over 20 years, actor Anthony Head and Sarah Fisher are dedicated to helping our charity, sharing their skills and expertise and providing hands on care for our animals. Canine behaviourist Sarah helps our staff and volunteers apply new techniques to care for some of our most challenging dogs, and the couple have taken many Battersea dogs into their home over the years. Their love of animals doesn’t stop there and the couple have contributed to many of our fundraising and rehoming appeals as well as regularly attending our events. We are truly grateful for their support.
Tireless supporters of Battersea for over 20 years, actor Anthony Head and Sarah Fisher are dedicated to helping our charity, sharing their skills and expertise and providing hands on care for our animals. Canine behaviourist Sarah helps our staff and volunteers apply new techniques to care for some of our most challenging dogs, and the couple have taken many Battersea dogs into their home over the years. Their love of animals doesn’t stop there and the couple have contributed to many of our fundraising and rehoming appeals as well as regularly attending our events.
Dame Jacqueline Wilson GBE
Ambassador
World famous children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson fell in love with our special Home on her first visit. She rehomed a cat called Jacob and has been a close friend of Battersea and Ambassador ever since. Since then she has also rehomed Battersea dog Jackson. Jacqueline is one of the nation's favourite authors and her books are cherished internationally by young readers. Jacqueline is extremely passionate about the work we do and regularly attends our events including our wonderful Carol Concerts. In addition, royalties from her book, 'Paws and Whiskers', are donated to us.
World famous children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson fell in love with our special Home on her first visit. She rehomed a cat called Jacob and has been a close friend of Battersea and Ambassador ever since. Since then she has also rehomed Battersea dog Jackson. Jacqueline is one of the nation's favourite authors and her books are cherished internationally by young readers. Jacqueline is extremely passionate about the work we do and regularly attends our events including our wonderful Carol Concerts. In addition, royalties from her book, 'Paws and Whiskers', are donated to us.
Tom Hardy CBE
Ambassador
The award-winning actor shows his softer side every time he visits Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, meeting some of the Home’s loveable, huggable hounds that have been saddled with an unwarranted rough reputation. “I love all Bull breeds – they’re all big softies… Staffies are such a misunderstood breed – they’re fantastic, loving and loyal dogs and I couldn’t speak more highly of them. I’d encourage anyone thinking of getting a dog to go to Battersea and give one a second chance.” Tom is an incredible Ambassador to the Home and has helped raised thousands of pounds for our animals and is extremely passionate about the work that we do.
The award-winning actor shows his softer side every time he visits Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, meeting some of the Home’s loveable, huggable hounds that have been saddled with an unwarranted rough reputation. “I love all Bull breeds – they’re all big softies… Staffies are such a misunderstood breed – they’re fantastic, loving and loyal dogs and I couldn’t speak more highly of them.
Sue Perkins
Ambassador
Actress, comedian, TV presenter and writer Sue Perkins has been a close supporter of Battersea for over nine years, attending many of our events and lending her voice to our TV adverts and campaigns. Sue is a true champion of animal welfare and in 2017 was one of the ‘faces’ of our Animal Cruelty Campaign, helping us change the law to increase the maximum sentence for animal cruelty. She is also a foster carer for Battersea and owns a rescue Staffie called Tig.
Actress, comedian, TV presenter and writer Sue Perkins has been a close supporter of Battersea for over nine years, attending many of our events and lending her voice to our TV adverts and campaigns. Sue is a true champion of animal welfare and in 2017 was one of the ‘faces’ of our Animal Cruelty Campaign, helping us change the law to increase the maximum sentence for animal cruelty. She is also a foster carer for Battersea and owns a rescue Staffie called Tig.
David Gandy
Ambassador
Internationally-renowned supermodel David Gandy was our first ever high-profile Ambassador. David is a keen animal lover and, despite his extensive modelling and business commitments worldwide, he is a frequent visitor to our London centre and is a passionate supporter of our vital animal welfare work. David rehomed Battersea dog Dora and always offers his full support to champion the work of Battersea. We’re truly grateful for all the time and commitment he gives us.
Internationally-renowned supermodel David Gandy was our first ever high-profile Ambassador. David is a keen animal lover and, despite his extensive modelling and business commitments worldwide, he is a frequent visitor to our London centre and is a passionate supporter of our vital animal welfare work. David rehomed Battersea dog Dora and always offers his full support to champion the work of Battersea. We’re truly grateful for all the time and commitment he gives us.
Amanda Holden
Ambassador
Actress, theatre star, radio and TV presenter Amanda Holden is the proud owner of rescue dog Rudie and Muffy the cat. Amanda has hosted Battersea’s annual Collars & Coats Gala Ball on many occasions and has championed our work for over 10 years. Amanda is a passionate advocate for rescue dogs and cats and the work that we do and has committed so much of her time to supporting Battersea.
Actress, theatre star, radio and TV presenter Amanda Holden is the proud owner of rescue dog Rudie and Muffy the cat. Amanda has hosted Battersea’s annual Collars & Coats Gala Ball on many occasions and has championed our work for over 10 years. Amanda is a passionate advocate for rescue dogs and cats and the work that we do and has committed so much of her time to supporting Battersea.
Paul O'Grady MBE
Ambassador
Paul O’Grady was an immensely popular TV and radio presenter and comedian who lit up our screens with his razor-sharp humour and perpetual generosity and warmth. Battersea will forever remember Paul as a devoted animal lover with the biggest heart, who fell head over heels in love with every dog he met at our centres.
Paul had an extremely hands-on approach as a Battersea Ambassador and has been fundamental in helping our charity to communicate important campaign messages. He was a champion for the underdog and would do anything to ensure all animals live a healthy and happy life.
We cannot thank him enough for everything he did for our charity and for rescue animals worldwide. We will forever be indebted to him for his endless generosity and support.
Paul O’Grady was an immensely popular TV and radio presenter and comedian who lit up our screens with his razor-sharp humour and perpetual generosity and warmth. Battersea will forever remember Paul as a devoted animal lover with the biggest heart, who fell head over heels in love with every dog he met at our centres.
Bryony Glenn - Director of Human Resources
Director
Bryony joined Battersea as Director of Human Resources in July 2013. Bryony has over 20 years’ experience of senior management in human resources and development in the not-for-profit, public and commercial sectors. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development. She was previously Director of Human Resources and Development at Merlin, a major UK based international health charity. The organization provides life-saving assistance to more than 15 million people in 20 countries affected by natural disaster, conflict, or disease. While there she developed and delivered a people strategy focussing on talent development, employee resourcing, and performance management to support Merlin’s growth. Prior to that, Bryony worked at Big Lottery Fund as Head of Human Resources and with Marks & Spencer in senior HR roles.
Bryony’s role at Battersea includes organisational design, learning & development, talent management, performance management and reward. Her work supports and enables Battersea’s people across all three sites to deliver their roles. This also supports further growth and development of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
Bryony joined Battersea as Director of Human Resources in July 2013. Bryony has over 20 years’ experience of senior management in human resources and development in the not-for-profit, public and commercial sectors. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development. She was previously Director of Human Resources and Development at Merlin, a major UK based international health charity. The organization provides life-saving assistance to more than 15 million people in 20 countries affected by natural disaster, conflict, or disease.
Lucy Hastings - Director of Operations
Director
Lucy joined Battersea as Director of Operations in November 2022, having spent 25 years managing Operations at large and small charities. The role includes operations across our three sites, animal intake, canine behaviour and training, rehoming, fostering and volunteering.
Prior to joining Battersea, Lucy held senior positions at Macmillan Cancer Support, Age UK, Victim Support, and most recently Director of Services at Cruse Bereavement Support. Lucy also spent four years leading strategic change programmes with the Red Cross, MS Society and Coram Beanstalk, and project managed the Silverline/Age UK merger.
Lucy is passionate about services being customer focused (both for humans and animals) and is keen for Battersea to rehome and help even more cats and dogs.
Outside Battersea Lucy is a proud owner of a crazy loveable cocker spaniel called Sidney and walks him in Battersea Park most days. Lucy is also the Chair of Mosaic Clubhouse in Brixton, an amazing charity that helps people with mental health issues develop confidence and skills to get back to work or education.
Lucy joined Battersea as Director of Operations in November 2022, having spent 25 years managing Operations at large and small charities. The role includes operations across our three sites, animal intake, canine behaviour and training, rehoming, fostering and volunteering.