Street League CEO steps down to become charity impact consultant

15 Jan 2019 News

Matt Stevenson-Dodd

Matt Stevenson-Dodd has stepped down as chief executive of youth unemployment charity Street League after eight years leading the organisation.

Stevenson-Dodd joined Street League in 2010, and since that time the charity has more than doubled in size to its current £6m annual income.

In recent years, the charity has gained wider recognition within the charity sector for its work on impact reporting, creating the “first ever” monthly impact reporting dashboard in 2017.

Stevenson-Dodd, who is also a trustee of St John Ambulance, has driven this impact reporting focus and will now work with other charities and social enterprises to help them develop in this area.

He said: “I have been honoured to lead Street League since 2010. During this time, we have been on a brilliant journey, progressing from the small organisation few had heard of, through to becoming the first ever volunteering partner for No 10 Downing Street in 2011, and now leading the charity sector with our call for clarity and drive for transparent impact reporting.

“My proudest moments though have always come from hearing about the changes individual young people have made in their lives. These are the moments when Street League is at its best and they are happening every single day all over the UK because of the amazing work by the team.”

Mike Parker, chair of the charity, said: “It has been a privilege working with Matt over these past seven and a half years.

“During this time, Matt’s drive for growth has enabled Street League to successfully increase its social impact and support a greater number of young people across the UK’s most disadvantaged communities.

“Matt has developed and led a strong capable team that, alongside our board of trustees, are all committed to the future success of the charity.

“We thank Matt for his commitment to Street League and wish him the best in his future endeavours.”

Stevenson-Dodd will leave the charity in mid-February.

The charity said its senior management team will be leading the organisation until the board finalises a recruitment plan for Stevenson-Dodd’s successor.

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