How It All Began
Originally designed within an operational Adult Social Care department, Heads Up is built to work with the system.
If 1% of UK working age adults gave just 10 minutes to help a neighbour each month
4.5 million local needs would be met every year from 750,000 volunteer hours.
Everyone For Every One.
From our years of experience working within local authorities, we’ve seen firsthand the immense pressure on social care structures.
Instead of expecting central solutions, we’ve created Heads Up to prioritise innovation and inspire community action.
We want to see every adult with a need get the help that they deserve.
And we want everyone to be part of the solution.
Our Team
Dave MacFarlane
Co-Founder and Director
As a former social worker, Dave knows what it’s like on the frontline, bringing 10+ years of social care and local government experience to lead on product management and strategy.
Glen Schild
Co-Founder and Director
With over 35 years in software development, Glen’s been a Full-Stack Developer for longer than Google has existed and takes the reins on technology and the Heads Up platform.
Dan Brookman
Co-Founder and Director
From solution architecture to local government leadership, Dan brings 30 years of experience and takes the helm on governance, sales and solution architecture.