Tim founded Bright Care in 2009, with a desire to build a company where people love what they do, love who they work with and believe in the business they work for. Inspired by the successes and challenges of a family journey to provide care for a much loved elderly family member Bright Care was founded.
The vision was that with the right foundations and resources in place, everyone can live out their later years, with peace, security and purpose, in the comfort of their own home. He opened many successful branches throughout Scotland before moving, with his wife and three daughters, to Surrey to establish Bright Care in England. As Founder and Managing Director, Tim works tirelessly to ensure Bright Care continues to deliver care at home as it should be.
In his spare time, Tim enjoys sailing, climbing and spending time with his family.
As Head of Operations, Lindsay oversees the care delivered by each of the Bright Care branches. She ensures all relevant compliance and protocols are adhered to and that Bright Care is always delivering exceptional care.
Based in Brighton and Hove, Lindsay enjoys gardening and going for walks with her dog.
Shona is Head of Finance at Bright Care.
In her spare time she enjoys playing Ultimate Frisbee.
Nick has been a non exec with Bright care since 2021, solving strategic problems, setting clear paths to success and ensuring delivery with a trust based approach. He is especially capable at helping entrepreneurial companies sustain growth without compromising core values. He believes in encouraging growth and innovation through the excellent execution of focused plans led by empowered confident people.
Nick worked at Pret a Manger from 2006-2017 as CFO and then COO and is currently also co-Chair of Cook Trading, one of the UK’s leading B Corps and CPJ Field, one of the UK’s oldest family companies. He has also been a trustee of Project Art Works since 2004 and Chair since 2010.
Nick lives near Haywards Heath with his wife and has two grown up daughters and enjoys tennis.
Branch Managers
Lee joined Bright Care in June 2019, to pursue a career where she could both gain job satisfaction and make a difference to people's lives. She lives with her husband, three children and an overexcited Cavachon, Maisie. Her hobbies are playing bingo and spending time with her family.
Sandra began working for Bright Care in 2020 and oversees all the care provided by the Bright Care Perthshire and Broughty Ferry teams.
Email: sandra.brennan@brightcare.co.uk
Cheryl joined Bright Care in 2016 and is the Registered Branch Manager of our Edinburgh branch. She oversees all the care provided by our local team and will ensure that all your needs are met by the right staff, and this includes matching you with your Care Manager and small team of Bright Carers.
Email: cheryl@brightcare.co.uk
Phone: 0131 344 4670
Keira has been working in the Care Sector since she was 18 years old, starting out with hands on care and building her experience working in the community. In 2016, Keira joined Bright Care as a Bright Carer, and has since worked in many roles within the company, from Care Manager to Registered Branch Manager. Keira holds qualifications in Social Care as well as a Leadership and Management award. In April 2022, Keira welcomed her third child, baby Hunter to her family, joining big brothers Daniel and Michael. Keira works part time and you can reach her at the office on Mondays and Fridays.
Outside of work, Keira enjoys time with her family and especially escaping off to visit the grandparents in Cyprus.
Outside of work, Keira enjoys time with her family and especially escaping off to visit the grandparents in Cyprus.
Email: keira@brightcare.co.uk
Natalie joined the Bright Care team in January 2016 as a Care Manager; she has a keen interest and experience in dementia, palliative and end-of-life care. Previous roles include team leader of a specialised dementia unit, visiting officer and home carer. Natalie graduated in 2012 with a BA degree in Education and Social Services from the University of Strathclyde and has a PDA in Health and Social Care supervision.
Natalie is now our Stirling Branch Manager.
Laura has worked with adults within the private care industry out in the community, for over a decade. She began her career as a care worker and progressed over 11 years to positions including Coordinator, Deputy Manager and Live-in Care Manager. She graduated in 2022 and achieved a BA Hons in Health and Social Care.
Laura enjoys the great outdoors and days out spent with family.
Laura enjoys the great outdoors and days out spent with family.
Amy's grandmother's move into a care home, sparked her interest in working in the care industry. In 2007 she swapped her role as crew for a boat on the River Thames for a career in care. Before joining Bright Care, she worked in care and nursing homes with a special interest in supporting people living with Dementia.
In her spare time, Amy enjoys walks with her two dogs; Penny and Brian as well as building lego. She also has two pigs; Albert and Gary who keep her busy and very entertained!
Email: amy.mcmullan@brightcare.co.uk
As Head of Operations and Registered Branch Manager for Brighton and Hove and Cuckfield, Lindsay oversees the care delivered by each of the Bright Care branches. She ensures all relevant compliance and protocols are adhered to and that Bright Care is always delivering exceptional care.
Based in Brighton and Hove, Lindsay enjoys gardening and going for walks with her dog.
Care Managers
Darius believes very passionately in the Bright Care values and his family, friends (and dog) are all very important to him. In his spare time, Darius enjoys going to gigs and watching live music.
Email: darius.smith@brightcare.co.uk
Kerry joined the team in 2017 as a carer. She already worked as carer for 10 years before, both for an agency and privately for a nice lady. She loved from the very beginning the Bright Care way of taking care of clients. After doing an outstanding job as a Bright Carer, she has become one of our Care Managers in April 2019.
After 30 years in IT and hospitality, Donna made a career change in March 2025, seeking more meaningful work where she could make a real difference. Inspired by her mum and daughter, both in care, she joined Bright Care as a Carer and quickly progressed to Care Manager. She was drawn to Bright Care because of the person-centred approach, strong values, and longer visits that foster genuine connections.
Donna has two grown-up children and lives with her Burmese cat, Louie. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, camping, socialising, eating out, and staying active through golf, running, swimming, and DIY projects.
Michelle has worked with BrightCare since 2019 as a carer. She very much enjoyed being a carer and loved what BrightCare stands for. Michelle was drawn to Bright Care as we promote independence and enable clients to stay in their own home. When the opportunity to join the office staff as Care Manager came up, Michelle jumped at the chance to further her career and give continued support to the clients and their families.
Nicki joined the office team as Care Manager in February 2019, after being a Bright Carer with us since 2018. She has two children, a boy and a girl. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, taking her dog out and socialising with friends at weekends.
Email: nicki@brightcare.co.uk
Tel: 0131 344 4670
Helen joined the Edinburgh team in September 2020, as a Care Manager. Before joining Bright Care, she used to work in a care home setting, coming from more than 26 years of experience in child care and education, where she worked her way up the ladder, from support worker to manager. She moved profession as she wanted a new challenge and she's very enthusiastic about her role at Bright Care.
Email: helen.ramsay@brightcare.co.uk
Tel: 0131 344 4670
Laura joined Bright Care as a Care Manager in September 2024. Before she joined Bright Care, Laura worked in social care and childcare. In her free time, Laura enjoys spending time with her partner, going for trips away and meeting friends for coffee at weekends.
Email: laura.sibbald@brightcare.co.uk
Tel: 0131 344 4670
After 18 years working in fashion, Gayle had a career change in January 2023. Gayle was drawn to care as she wanted to work in a sector where she could really make a difference. She joined Bright Care as a Carer initially before securing her new role as Care Manager.
Gayle lives with her partner Pete and the apples of her eyes, her dogs, Ozzy and Hugo.
She loves to socialise, eat out and anything creative!
Email: gayle.harte@brightcare.co.uk
Tel: 0141 249 0650
Lauren worked as a live-in carer for 4 years before joining Bright Care. She lives locally to Broughty Ferry and loves walks on the beach with her dog Obi, yoga and cooking.
Email: lauren.richards@brightcare.co.uk
Gillian joined Bright Care in 2018 and lives in the Scottish Borders with her husband and daughter. She is a wonderful addition to our team!
Email: gillian@brightcare.co.uk
Tel: 01896 829 420
Danielle joined Bright Care in September 2022 as a carer, becoming a Care Manager in 2023. She is married with 3 daughters. In her spare time, she likes to go on little adventures with the family, read and go to the theatre.
Email: danielle.marr@brightcare.co.uk
Tel: 01896 829 420
Rhiann joined Bright Care as a Carer and then becoming a Care Manager. She is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.
In her spare time, Rhiann is a Lead Tenor Drummer in Innerleithen Pipe Band and has been in the Pipe Band pretty much her whole life!
Email: rhiann.hamilton@brightcare.co.uk
Tel: 01896 829 420
Sarah-Jane spent the early part of her career working in retail and banking. In 2023, she decided to change career and do something that would make a real difference to others. She joined Bright Care as a Carer which she says was one of the best decisions she ever made. She was then promoted to Care Manager in 2025.
In her spare time, Sarah-Jane, her husband and daughter enjoy caravan holidays.
Email: sarah.downs@brightcare.co.uk
Lucy worked in various care positions before joining Bright Care, predominantly in an inpatient setting. She is also a qualified personal trainer and worked in a gym too. Lucy is very excited to be part of the Bright Care team and is looking forward to developing and progressing under the guidance of the Bright Care team. In her spare time, Lucy likes to go to the gym and play football.
Email: lucy.neve@brightcare.co.uk
Megan has been working in the care sector since 2021 and has an Honours Degree in Mental Health Nursing.
Megan is really passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of others. She loves that Bright Care provide visits of at least 2 hours, enabling really good relationships to develop between clients and carers.
In her free time, Megan enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and going on big walks with her Labrador Oscar.
Email: megan.hughes@brightcare.co.uk
Annabelle has worked in care since 2021, starting out as a care assistant, progressing to a senior carer and then as a Finance Administrator.
Annabelle has a young son who keeps her entertained. They enjoy going on long family walks with their labrador Ralph.
Email: annabelle.bayliss@brightcare.co.uk
Lucy has over 20 years experience in health and social care. She is passionate about supporting people and was drawn to Bright Cares because of the values. Outside of work, Lucy enjoys spending time with her family, making memories and appreciating the simple things in life.
Email: lucy.martin@brightcare.co.uk
Support Staff
Carolyn has worked for Bright Care since 2020, initially as a Designer and more recently as Marketing Manager. She ensures Bright Care's successes are shared and clients have all the information they need to make informed decisions about the best possible care.
Carolyn lives with her husband and three children in Edinburgh and enjoys painting, reading and runs with friends.
Rebecca joined Bright Care in 2014 and has worked supporting the branches in various roles. Since 2021 she has provided financial support to Bright Care in the Finance Assistant role.
Rebecca is married to Russell and they have 2 young children. Together they enjoy food with friends and exploring the beaches and countryside around the Lothians.
Karen started with Bright Care in February 2021 as a part-time carer in Perth. She hadn't worked in care prior to joining Bright Care so it was a new opportunity and a new learning experience. Previously, Karen had been working in the retail sector as a Manager and then laterally as a Learning and Development Manager. When she first started with Bright Care, Karen had looked into the values of the company and really liked the focus on companionship as the people aspect was one of the things she enjoyed most in her previous role. Karen worked as a carer for 2 and half years until the opportunity came along for the Staff Trainer role. Karen is so excited to be working to help train current and future generations of carers within Bright Care.
Karen is married with a daughter and fur baby. She loves movies, arts and crafts, holidays and enjoys family time and time with friends.
Jess grew up in Spain and lived in Barcelona until she married a Scot and moved to Edinburgh. In Edinburgh, she joined Bright Care Bright Care as an administrator. After a break to raise her three boys, she returned as our payroll administrator.
Connie began working for Bright Care as a Carer. Although she didn't have a background in care, when looking into the values of Bright Care, she found they matched her belief of what a positive work place should look like. Connie worked as a carer for 9 months and was really enthusiastic about the role. When the opportunity came up to apply for a Staff Trainer position, she jumped at it. Being a Staff Trainer means Connie can share her passion for care with others.
Connie has a dog called Zelda, she loves reading and spending time with loved ones.
