Katie Budd – Through the Roof Roofbreaker Team Leader and Co-ordinator for Wales, West and South West of England
Katie is Team Leader for the Through the Roof 'Roofbreaker' project which aims to equip, encourage and resource volunteer disability champions in churches and ministries across the UK. She also has a particular focus on reaching churches in Wales, West and South West England.
Katie has Cerebral Palsy and is a wheelchair user. She has a background in health and social care law and disability advocacy in the NHS and charity sector. Katie works alongside people with a range of disabilities and access needs, through her work with Through the Roof and in her local church. She has a passion to see people Access, and Belong within the church family and be Commissioned to use their gifts and skills for God’s Kingdom.
Katie lives in Cardiff with her husband Andrew and enjoys spending time with family and friends, a good cup of coffee and a trip to a museum or the coast (depending on the fabulous Welsh weather!). You can contact Katie at katie@throughtheroof.org.
Annette Stuart – Communications Officer
Annette Stuart, Communications Officer, lives in Cambridgeshire with her husband Doug and their daughter. Her background is editorial, with over 15 years working at Cambridge University Press & Assessment on textbook publishing and exam board communications. Her goal is to make TTR known in all the churches in the UK – and all around the world! Contact her at annette@throughtheroof.org.
Safeguarding
Through the Roof is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all our beneficiaries, volunteers and staff to ensure they are protected from harm.
As a Christian disability charity we are aware that research shows that disabled people are more likely to suffer abuse than non-disabled people. This is not acceptable and we will do everything we can to:
- Provide a safe environment – with particular recognition of children and adults at risk
- Establish a culture that prioritises safeguarding
- Have appropriate policies and procedures in place
- Handle incidents as they arise
- Work in partnership with relevant agencies to ensure individuals receive the support they need.
Our latest safeguarding policy is available to view as a PDF below. Please contact info@throughtheroof.org if you need an alternative, accessible format.
TTR Safeguarding policy Sept 24
We will continue to make improvements to our policies, procedures and practice over time.
The TTR incident reporting form is available as a Word file to download and complete electronically or by hand here: TTR Safeguarding incident form
If you have a concern about the wellbeing of anyone connected with the charity, please contact: Katie, Safeguarding Co-ordinator – katie@throughtheroof.org
[post updated: September 2024]