Martina  Milburn

Martina Milburn

Martina Milburn joined the Prince’s Trust as chief executive in May 2004, after working for the BBC Children in Need Appeal since 2000 also as chief executive.

Milburn trained and began her career as a journalist, established the Press and Communications function for the Catholic Fund for Overseas Development (CAFOD) and worked on a freelance basis for a range of charities. She then held the post of chief executive of the Association of Spinal Injury Research, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (ASPIRE) for seven years.

She was made a CBE in the 2012 New Year's Honours List.

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Prince’s Trust scheme aims to help 100,000 young unemployed this year

The Prince’s Trust has announced the creation of 100 new jobs for young unemployed people who will then assist a further 100,000 young people in finding work.

Stephen Hammersley, chief executive, Community Foundation Network

Community Foundation Network CEO Stephen Hammersley, Prince’s Trust chief executive Martina Milburn and Rod Aldridge, chair of v, were among a string of voluntary sector figures to be recognised in this year’s New Year’s Honours List.

Barlow comes back for 'good'

Gary Barlow will headline his first solo shows since 1999 to raise money for disadvantaged young people.

Both charities hope the merger will help them reach those in need

Youth charities the Prince's Trust and Fairbridge will come together on 1 April 2011 and provide a nationwide service to over 50,000 young people.

At the risk of raining on several people's parades, could I ask why I can only find one name in all of the above honoured who works in the international sector with people at risk and in real need world wide? Once again, it seems that if you don't do it here in the UK, you're not recognised or even acknowledged.

» Sector figures shine in 2012 New Year's Honours

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