Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice’s CEO departs
The chief executive of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, Sophie Andrews, has announced that she has left her role after six and a half years.
The charity said: “We’re grateful for her commitment, dedication, and the many meaningful contributions she has made during her time at Noah’s Ark.
“Her hard work, kindness, and positive impact have been greatly valued, and she’ll be deeply missed. We sincerely thank her for her service and wish her every success as she embarks on the next chapter of her career.”
Andrews’s successor is yet to be announced.
New CEO for Phoenix Community Trust
Shane Ryan has been appointed as CEO of the Phoenix Community Trust.
Ryan has over 25 years of experience in the sector, with expertise in social justice, strategic planning and community development.
Prior to his appointment, he led Phoenix Community Trust’s transition team and developed the Phoenix Fund.
He previously served as senior adviser and deputy director at the National Lottery Community Fund, global executive director of the Avast Foundation and CEO of Working with Men (Future Men).
Action for Humanity’s CEO steps down
Action For Humanity said its global CEO, Othman Moqbel, will step down from his role following eight years in the role.
It said: “Since joining Action For Humanity in 2018, Othman has played a pivotal role in transforming the organisation into a globally recognised humanitarian charity, rebranding the organisation from Syria Relief, the leading Syria-focused NGO in the UK, to a respected international humanitarian and development organisation in the delivery of aid and development.”
The board of trustees has appointed Wassim Khmaja as acting CEO, effective from 1 September, while the process of recruiting a permanent CEO is undertaken.
New director at Ambitious about Autism
Ambitious About autism has appointed Bethia McNeil as its director of national programmes.
McNeil has experience in leading national programmes across the youth sector. Most recently, she was director of quality and impact at YMCA England & Wales, and has held roles at the Learning & Work Institute, National Youth Agency and Young Foundation.
She said: “I’m really excited to be joining Ambitious about Autism and supporting its vital work to improve outcomes for autistic children and young people.”
Two additions to RNID’s senior leadership team
RNID has appointed Rajit Gholap as its new chief operating officer, while Sam Morris is joining the charity as its new director of community services, effective from this autumn.
Gholap has a background in finance and has previously held roles as director of finance, governance and technology at Prostate Cancer UK and finance director at Teach First.
Morris most recently held the role of chief volunteering officer at Scouts. Before that, he was head of volunteering at Imperial Health Charity.
New director at Turn2us
Turn2us has appointed Matthew Wilkley as its new director of income and external affairs, effective from 7 September.
Wilkley joins the charity from the National Literacy Trust, where he served as director of development.
Before this, he was interim fundraising director at the National Trust and head of marketing and communications at Centrepoint.
He said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Turn2us. I’ve spent over 20 years working in causes including homelessness, poverty and literacy, and I’m excited to bring that experience to an organisation doing such important, impressive and innovative work to tackle financial insecurity.”
Two new directors for Leeds Women’s Aid
Leeds Women’s Aid has announced the appointments of Keira Burns as director of services and engagement and Sarah Martin as director of income generation and business development.
Burns has almost 20 years of experience leading frontline services within the social housing and charity sectors.
Martin has over a decade of experience in philanthropy, corporate partnerships and strategic communications within the charity sector, having previously held senior roles at organisations including ActionAid UK.
Nik Peasgood, CEO of Leeds Women’s Aid, said: “I’m absolutely delighted Sarah and Keira have joined our senior leadership team. As we advance our new strategy, their skills and experience will build on our solid foundations.”
New strategic lead at Home-Start
Home-Start UK has announced that Eliza Waye, former CEO of Home-Start Edinburgh, will join the charity as strategic lead for Scotland from October.
Waye brings experience of leading and supporting Home-Start services in Scotland and will oversee a new partnership with Citizens Advice Scotland and Save the Children UK, backed by £1.2m of Scottish government funding.
Jodie Reed and Natalie Acton, co-CEOs of Home-Start UK, said: “The new role will enable us to be more responsive to national needs and opportunities, strengthen collective impact and amplify the case for holistic, early family support in Scotland.”
Maudsley Charity appoints new head of development
Michael Regan has been appointed as head of development at Maudsley Charity, a newly created role to lead the charity’s co-funding partnerships and income generation.
Regan took up the position last month and has over 15 years of experience in fundraising roles within the charity sector, having spent seven years leading external fundraising functions at LandAid and UnLtd.
Director of programmes Alice Casey said: “Michael will lead the charity to play an active role in the growing movement of funders who are sharing learning and pooling funds in ways that can make a systemic impact.”
New chair of trustees at Lupus UK
Lupus UK has appointed Ricky Chotai as chair of the board of trustees following the passing of former chair Elaine Holland in July.
Chotai has served as a trustee of Lupus UK for four years, most recently as vice chair and acting chair, and has lived experience of lupus, having been diagnosed with the condition.
Olshewsky, CEO of Lupus UK, said: “Ricky has shown exceptional commitment to Lupus UK and the wider lupus community.
“His proven leadership and dedication to ensuring people living with lupus are heard make him ideally placed to lead the Lupus UK board through our next chapter, as we continue evolving to meet the needs of our community.”
Action for Children appoints new chair of trustees
Action for Children has appointed business leader and charity trustee Jeremy Newman as its new chair of trustees.
Newman takes up the role with immediate effect, succeeding Sarika Patel.
He has over 30 years of leadership experience, including as global CEO of accountancy firm BDO, and has held senior roles across the charity, public and private sectors. Most recently, he chaired the Workforce Development Trust.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People announces new chair
Harry Hayer has been appointed as the new chair of trustees at Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
Hayer serves on several other boards, including as senior independent director and non-executive board member of NHS Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull Cluster Integrated Care Board and as trustee of Trees for Cities.
He is also the interim CEO of Walk Wheel Cycle.
Two new trustees for Stick ‘n’ Step
Stick ‘n’ Step has announced the appointment of Jo Davies and Lauren Landry to its board of trustees. They both have experience in the digital, commercial and legal sectors.
Davies is a senior digital product leader who has a personal connection to the charity, having grown up with a disabled brother.
Landry is an associate solicitor at Slater and Gordon Lawyers, with over 15 years of experience in claimant clinical negligence. She has worked with children living with cerebral palsy throughout her career.
Royal patron for Visualise Scotland
Sophie Rhys-Jones, duchess of Edinburgh, has become the royal patron of Visualise Scotland.
CEO Pauline Gray said: “We’re honoured and proud that the duchess has agreed to be our royal patron supporting our mission to deliver outstanding services to people with disabilities through housing support, supported living and a range of day services”.
